Jackie Boughton to step back from full-time role after 12 years, continuing as Executive Consultant, Innovation and Growth The Barbican has revealed that Jackie Boughton, Director of Commercial, will step back from her full-time role in September, after 12 years helping to shape the Centre’s commercial success, hospitality and event industry profile and business events strategy. Jackie will continue to support the Barbican as Executive Consultant, Innovation and Growth, w

The Barbican has strengthened its position as one of the UK’s leading venues for meetings and events after securing MIA Gold accreditation for the fifth time. Awarded by the Meetings Industry Association, MIA Gold is the highest level within the MIA accreditation framework and recognises excellence across operational standards, customer service, compliance and the overall event experience. The latest independent assessment again recommended Gold accreditation for the Barb

Celebrating community, creativity and connection through Barbican Women’s ‘Give To Gain’ programme Barbican Business Events is reflecting on International Women’s Day 2026 and the Barbican Women programme that brought colleagues and partners together across 10 days in March. With this year’s theme, Give To Gain, the programme championed generosity, collaboration and shared learning through a series of events designed to spark connection, creativity and joy. Running from Thurs

The Barbican will open The Lakeside Room in September, a new space available to the conference and events market, bringing additional capacity and flexibility for planners seeking a central London venue for receptions, meetings, private dining, Christmas parties, product launches and conferences for up to 120 delegates. Flooded with natural daylight and fully accessible, The Lakeside Room will support modern business events with catering delivered within the same space, hel