Have you got your ticket yet? 🎟
There are now only limited spaces left available for a fabulous fundraising dinner run by one of our incredible charity partners, Events R Talented, on the first night of the show 🥂
Taking place on the 24th June at the spectacular Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower Bridge, your night will include a delectable three-course dinner, enthralling raffle, thrilling auction, and much more.
This year, an unforgettable evening for you will transform into much-needed support for @blackheart4good , a lifechanging organisation supporting educational access, learning, aspiration and achievement for underprivileged children around the world 🖤
Great food, great fun, and an even greater cause…
Secure your seat today: [email protected]
Hands up if you’re a FINALIST in the AEO Excellence Awards 2026…
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We’re thrilled to be shortlisted for ‘Organiser Team of the Year’ 🎉
But the best part?
Everything we’ve been recognised for was designed to make The Meetings Show better for YOU - our wonderful attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, speakers and partners ❤
From introducing more neuroinclusive stage layouts and insight-led formats like The Reckoning (yes… it’s back this year 👀), to improving lead capture, networking opportunities and buyer support, every change has been driven by one thing:
Creating a smarter, more valuable and more enjoyable experience on the show floor.
And the results speak for themselves:
👉 65% increase in expected exhibitor sales value at our 2025 show
👉 25-point increase in exhibitor NPS
👉 Buyer NPS increased to +46
👉 Education sessions rated 4+/5
👉 Likelihood to return increased by 14%
You told us what mattered. We listened, adapted and delivered (and now we’re asking the award Gods to do the same! 🙏)
See you at #themeetingsshow 👋 Register via the link in our bio.
PS, our sister events @businesstravelshow Europe, APAC, and America were shortlisted in their own respective categories too - what a day to be in the @ntgtravel office! 🥂
With a little over a month to go until show time, we’re delighted to announce that @centurycityconferencecentre is not only joining us as an exhibitor this year, it’s also a much-valued partner 🙌
Having spent the last decade redefining business events in Africa with the world-class infrastructure and human-centred hospitality for which the brand is renowned, Century City Conference Centre and Hotels is taking its award-winning offering to the next level now with Waterfall City Conference Centre and Hotel – its next landmark development, due to open in January 2028 in Gauteng, as part of its recently-launched African Rain Collection.
Already noted for its thoughtful design, seamless service and inspiring sustainability milestones (with Century City Conference Centre the first conference centre in the southern hemisphere and Africa to receive Green Key certification!), it’s an exciting time for one of Cape Town’s leading events destinations.
You can find the Century City Conference Centre team at Stand C31 during the show, so make sure you stop by to learn more and find out how this pioneering venue collection could support your events ☕
#eventprofs #themeetingsshow #eventsindustry
Have you filled in our survey yet? 📝
There is now a little over one week left to share the sustainability excuses you hear most often, so we can equip you with the practical know-how you need to vanquish them.
Partnering with @weareisla_uk & TRACE by isla to uncover the sustainability objections holding the events industry back, we’re inviting event professionals to share the barriers, pushbacks and excuses blocking progress.
The findings will form the basis for 'The Sustainability Excuses Killing Progress (And a Blueprint on How to Shut Them Down Fast)' – a straight-talking education session from Anna Abdelnoor, CEO & Founder of isla, who isn’t taking no for an answer. And is empowering you to do the same! 💪
📌 Have your say here by Friday 22nd May: /to/fPu04dW1
#eventprofs #themeetingsshow #sustainability #eventsindustry
Think of it as Hosted Buyer speed-dating but, well, better.
Two days, thousands of one-to-one appointments up for grabs, and a meetings system that’s buyer-led so you can be confident only those most interested in your business make it onto your scorecard 📝
That’s right, from today meetings diaries go live for all of our wonderful exhibitors! 📅
Generate leads and significant ROI for your company by scheduling dates with the highest quality, pre-qualified senior UK and European decision-makers. With over 16,000 appointments and presentations taking place at our 2025 edition, it’s matches made in business heaven 💕
Show your business a little love…
#eventprofs #themeetingsshow #businessgrowth #b2b
Breaking news! 📰
UK firms are losing the equivalent of a full working month each year… simply waiting for decisions.
New research from The Meetings Show reveals managers lose nearly 4 hours every week to delayed or unclear decision-making — that’s 25 working days of productivity gone annually 🤯
But this isn’t about effort. It’s about alignment.
Half of leaders say projects regularly stall due to slow decisions, and many meetings still end without clear outcomes. At the same time, while AI is accelerating activity, 62% say it’s actually increasing the need for human discussion, not reducing it.
What’s becoming clear is this: productivity isn’t just about working faster or using better tools — it’s about how effectively teams come together to make decisions and move forward.
And that’s where face-to-face still matters. The majority of leaders say complex and important decisions are made more quickly in person.
We’ll be exploring these findings further at The Meetings Show this June — because in a world of increasing complexity, better collaboration isn’t a “nice to have”, it’s a performance driver.
You can download the white paper here 👉 /research-paper
#research #productivity #ukbusiness #themeetingsshow
It’s time to raise your glass to @kimberleyyknightt , Senior Project Manager at @theturneragency and one of our magnificent Tomorrow’s Talent winners 🏆
Since gaining her International Event Management degree in 2018, Kimberley has been building an impressive events career driven by strong professional ability and a natural people-first approach. Managing complex global projects for leading healthcare organisations at TTA, Kimberley is highly respected for her passion for operational innovation, her strategic and solutions-driven approach, and her ability to nurture trusted client and colleague relationships.
Hear what Kimberley has to say about being listed as one of our Tomorrow’s Talent 2026 winners ⬇️
“Being selected as a Tomorrow’s Talent winner is an honour, and to be recognised by our amazing industry at this stage in my career is a very proud moment.
“I also feel incredibly privileged to have been put forward by my brilliant colleagues at TTA who always push me and challenge me to the best of my potential.
“I’m especially looking forward to meeting the fellow winners, expanding my network, gaining valuable insight from industry leaders, and embracing all the learning opportunities the programme will offer. I’m very excited for the future!”
#themeetingsshow #tomorrowstalent #eventprofs #emergingtalent
‘Who is shaping the future of events’, did you say? ‘Where can I find 550+ global event suppliers all in one place’, did we hear? ‘Who at The Meetings Show can I…meet’, was that? 🤔
Well, look no further because it’s official…
Our exhibitor list is now live, and packed with fantastic hotels, destinations, venues, tech suppliers, destination management companies and conference centres from around the world 🌎
Whether you’re looking to connect with global brands, emerging innovators or anything and everything in between, explore the exhibitors bringing fresh ideas, new partnerships and game-changing solutions to The Meetings Show 2026.
Check out the full list here 👉 /exhibitors-2026
#eventprofs #themeetingsshow #eventindustry
As a business that prides itself on not only listening to its customers, but continuously acting on their feedback to ensure it’s always improving and always delivering, we couldn’t think of a more fitting sponsor for our innovative education programme – one that has been shaped this year by attendee feedback - than @venuesofexcellence 👏
The UK’s leading collection of premier venues, Venues of Excellence is renowned for delivering outstanding experiences in conferences, training and events in venues from the south coast to Scotland. As the name suggests, Venues of Excellence strives to be excellent in everything it does, making it the UK’s trusted partner for exceptional business events - and our trusted partner for an education programme that delivers what audiences value most (think, honest conversations, inspiring speakers and ideas that make a difference) 😀
Want to learn more about Venues of Excellence? Follow this link 👉 /. And if you want to discover more about our industry-leading education programme, you can check it out here 👉 /2026-education-programme.
#eventprofs #themeetingsshow #educationprogramme
We’re pleased to introduce you to Lewis Hine, Founder of A World With Friends and one of our Tomorrow’s Talent 2026 winners 🏆
Lewis founded A World With Friends, a UK charity supporting young people living with long-term or life-limiting conditions, after experiencing loneliness and isolation himself. Lewis is passionate about making events more inclusive and meaningful, and showing how powerful they can be in bringing people together, creating friendships and changing lives
Hear what Lewis has to say about being listed as one of our Tomorrow’s Talent 2026 winners ⬇️
“Being chosen as a Tomorrow’s Talent winner means a lot to me, and I’m really excited about it. A lot of what I do comes from my own experiences, especially around loneliness and feeling left out when you’re unwell. This shows that creating events that really mean something matters. I’m also proud to represent volunteers across the UK, and to show how important and impactful their work is in changing people’s lives. I’m looking forward to learning, growing, and continuing to create experiences where people feel included and not alone. The best part is there are 10 winners, which means we’re already starting by making new friends.”
#themeetingsshow #tomorrowstalent #eventprofs
After 15 unforgettable years, our fabulous Head of Hosted Buyer Operations @graham.angus802 is retiring today 💔
A firm favourite of The Meetings Show since its very first edition, Graham has been the beating heart of our Hosted Buyer Programme – delivering an incredible experience for thousands of attendees with his trademark knowledge, diligence and phenomenal sense of humour.
As you start your well-earned next chapter Graham, you do so with the biggest thanks from us for your years of dedication and the undeniable spark you’ve brought into every room you’ve stepped into 😍
Of course, we couldn’t let Graham go without a trip down memory lane where, as you can see, he leaves us with years of glorious memories…and perhaps a little less hair!
Ladies and gentlemen, join us in raising your glass to the icon, the legend, the forever friend that is Graham Angus 🥂
It’s a date!
If you’re one of our fantastic Hosted Buyers for The Meetings Show 2026, then cupid’s got his arrow pointed at you 💘
From today, access to your dedicated meetings diary is live, so you can schedule one-to-one appointments with more than 550 exhibitors from across the world.
Whether you’re looking to connect with like-minded hotels, venues, destinations or technology suppliers, it’s time to get some dates in your diary because better business relationships start here 📅
So, don’t be shy - make the first move…
#eventprofs #themeetingsshow #businesssuccess #b2b
