Want to keep up to date with the latest event trends, newest venues and most pressing industry issues? There’s a packed calendar of events for EventProfs in 2016, ranging from trade exhibitions and supplier showcases through to thought leadership conferences and event award ceremonies.

Eventbrite has compiled a comprehensive list of the biggest industry happenings across the UK and Europe. Take a look below and save a few dates in your diary…

EVENT: London Summer Event Show
DATE: 19-20 January
LOCATION: Merchant Taylors’ Hall, London
ABOUT: Connect with the industry’s most exciting summer venues and suppliers, ensuring you can plan and execute the perfect soiree, party or event.
WEB: www.londonsummereventshow.com

EVENT: The High Value Giving Conference
DATE: 1 February
LOCATION: Holiday Inn Bloomsbury, London
ABOUT: Fundraising is changing and so are donors. In this time fundraisers need to foster personal relationships with their donors and ensure they are being transparent, efficient and effective. With a range of case studies, see how other organisations have built trust through communications with their donors.
WEB: www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk

EVENT: Meeting Professionals International (MPI) 2016 European Meetings & Events Conference
DATE: 7-9 February
LOCATION: Copenhagen, Denmark
ABOUT: MPI’s annual flagship event EMEC promises three days of programming and people that will allow participants to think and grow in new ways, while gaining exposure to sound business practices and the latest business trends. Education is focused around four industry areas: Supplier Focus, Meeting Planning & Project Management, Leadership & Strategic Planning, Meeting & Event Design. The event will be run according to the Danish Meetovation design principles to guarantee a return on investment for attendees.
WEB: www.mpiweb.org

EVENT: The Meeting Space Spring
DATE: 18-20 February
LOCATION: Warsaw, Poland
ABOUT: The Meetings Space is dedicated to uniting the most influential buyers with the most inspirational suppliers in the European MICE industry. It is all about meeting and networking with the right people – the influential companies that you want to do more business with plus exciting new companies and contacts in key EU markets.
WEB: www.themeetingsspace.com

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EVENT: Event Buyers Live
DATE: 24-25 February
LOCATION: Heythrop Park Resort, Oxon
ABOUT: Event Buyers Live provides organisers with the opportunity to meet suppliers, check best value procurement, generate new ideas and network with other events professionals. The venue has been carefully selected to create the ideal environment to focus on business during the day and relax in the evening during a gala dinner. The event includes an overnight stay, which is complimentary for qualifying event organisers.
WEB: www.eventbuyerslive.com

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EVENT: The Meetings & Incentive Travel Industry Awards 2016
DATE: 26 February
LOCATION: Battersea Evolution, London
ABOUT: Organised by Meetings & Incentive Travel magazine, the M&IT awards bring together the best of the event industry to celebrate excellence. The black tie event features fantastic food, drink and live entertainment and also raises funds for charity. There are 19 awards, voted for by M&IT readers, plus a special award: M&IT Personality of the Year, voted for by the industry.
WEB: www.mitawards.co.uk

EVENT: International Confex
DATE: 2-3 March
LOCATION: Olympia, London
ABOUT: International Confex connects event organisers with an exciting line up of venues, destinations and event support services, while inspiring speakers deliver a world of ideas and insight. The show takes place alongside The Event Production Show, making it the largest buying forum for the events industry.
WEB: www.international-confex.com

EVENT: The Meeting Industry Association’s 26th Annual General Meeting
DATE: 2 March
LOCATION: Olympia, London
ABOUT: Taking place at Confex, The MIA’s 26th AGM will give members an opportunity to hear first-hand from the association’s Chairman, Andrew Mosley, the Treasurer Michael Stott and the Chief Executive, Jane Longhurst about the past year, the financial standing and the association’s strategy moving forward. Members will also get to vote for the 2016 Council.
WEB: www.mia-uk.org

EVENT: Event Production Show
DATE: 2-3 March
LOCATION: Olympia London
ABOUT: Co-located with International Confex, The Event Production Show is the UK’s leading exhibition for the live event sector including indoor, outdoor, sporting, music and experiential events. With over 200 exhibitors, it provides you with access to complete event infrastructure suppliers showcasing their capabilities for all types of live events, whether small or large scale.
WEB: www.eventproductionshow.co.uk

EVENT: ILMC
DATE: 3-6 March
LOCATION: London
ABOUT: ILMC is the leading annual gathering of professionals involved in the global touring, festival and live entertainment industries.
WEB: www.ilmc.com

EVENT: British Tourism & Travel Show
DATE: 16-17 March
LOCATION: NEC Birmingham
ABOUT: Formerly known as the Best of Britain & Ireland, the 2016 show has a renewed focus on the UK domestic tourism industry. It will feature more than 300 destinations, venues and attractions as well as free seminars on industry trends.
WEB: www.tourismshow.co.uk

EVENT: The Running Awards
DATE: 4 April
LOCATION: O2 Arena, London
ABOUT: The Running Awards were setup to identify and recognise the best in running every year, including the top running events. The awards are voted for by the public.
WEB: www.therunningawards.com

EVENT: IMEX 2016
DATE: 19–21 April
LOCATION: Frankfurt, Germany
ABOUT:  IMEX in Frankfurt is the efficient, one-stop-shop for planners looking to book and organise worldwide meetings, events and incentive travel programmes. 3,500 exhibitors come to IMEX each year (including tourist boards, convention bureaus, international hotel chains, airlines and destination management companies) to do business with the 9,000 visitors (including almost 4,000 hosted buyers) who attend during three energetic and inspirational days.
WEB: www.imex-frankfurt.com

EVENT: The British Media Awards
DATE: 4 May
LOCATION: London
ABOUT: The British Media Awards highlight the best in business across the entire media industry. The awards are open to newspapers, magazines, broadcasters,  B2B publishers and event companies.
WEB: www.britishmediaawards.com

EVENT: London Christmas Party Show
DATE: 4-5 May
LOCATION: 8 Northumberland Avenue, London
ABOUT: The London Christmas Party Show brings together around 100 of the best Christmas event venues and suppliers with over 700 qualified corporate event buyers and event agents. The theme of the next show is still under wraps, but visitors will be able to enjoy free food, drink, entertainment and goodies.
WEB: www.londonchristmaspartyshow.com

EVENT: The Academic Venue Show
DATE: 11 May
LOCATION: Royal Horticultural Halls, London
ABOUT: The Academic Venue Show is organised by Venuemasters, a marketing consortium promoting over 60 academic venues across the UK. It offers event buyers the opportunity to find cost effective venues and accommodation suitable for a range of events. Taking place in a new location this year, the Royal Horticultural Halls in Westminster provide a stunning backdrop for visitors.
WEB: www.academicvenueshow.co.uk

EVENT: Event 360
DATE: June date TBC
LOCATION: London
ABOUT: Event 360, organised by C&IT magazine and sister title Event, will take place in June 2016 at a London venue (to be decided), and will once again bring together corporate event planners, agencies and suppliers for a thrilling, one-day forum.
WEB: www.eventmagazine.co.uk/event360forum

EVENT: The Meetings Show 2016
DATE: 14-16 June
LOCATION: London Olympia
ABOUT: The Meetings Show is the premier event for the inbound and outbound UK meetings industry. It features a large exhibition including over 600 UK and international destinations, venues, hotels and industry suppliers, three days of professional education delivered by leading industry experts plus numerous networking opportunities at some of London’s most exclusive venues.
WEB: www.themeetingsshow.com

EVENT: AEO Excellence Awards
DATE: 17 June
LOCATION: Grosvenor House, London
ABOUT: The AEO Excellence Awards is the Association of Event Organiser’s flagship event, celebrating organisers’ achievements, standards of excellence from venues and service quality by suppliers and contractors throughout the industry.
WEB: www.aeo.org.uk

EVENT: The Conference Awards
DATE: 1 July
LOCATION: Tobacco Dock, London
ABOUT:  The Conference Awards, now in their sixth year, see awards made to inspiring conference organisers in 20 categories. The entry deadline is 5pm on Friday 26 February 2016.
WEB: www.conferenceawards.co.uk

EVENT: National Fundraising Convention 2016
DATE: 4-6 July
LOCATION: London
ABOUT: As the biggest and best fundraising event in Europe, National Fundraising Convention is the must-attend event of the year for all fundraisers and suppliers. Over 2,500 attendees join together as one community, with fundraisers of all different levels from all types and sizes of organisation, at an event designed to inform, refresh, innovate and re-energise.
WEB: www.nationalfundraisingconvention.org.uk

EVENT: C&IT Awards
DATE: September date TBC
LOCATION: London
ABOUT: The C&IT Awards recognise and celebrate companies applying best practice to the creation, planning, production and management of innovative and successful events within B2B sectors. The Awards are open to all companies running events both in the UK and overseas.
WEB: www.citawards.com

EVENT: Square Meal Venues & Events Live
DATE: 21-22 September
LOCATION: Old Billingsgate, London
ABOUT: Featuring over 250 venues and event suppliers, plus expert seminars and tasting sessions across five colourful floors, Venues & Events Live is an essential diary date to help plan your next 12 months of events.
WEB: www.venuesandevents.co.uk

EVENT: The Venues & Destinations Summit
DATE: 3 October
LOCATION: London
ABOUT: The Venues & Destinations Summit is specifically organised for managers and directors responsible for sourcing venues and destinations for all kinds of events, meetings and conferences.
WEB: www.forumevents.co.uk

EVENT: The Event Organisers Summit
DATE: 10-11 October
LOCATION: Wokefield Park, Berkshire
ABOUT: The Event Organisers Summit is a highly focused event that brings together event professionals for one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities.
WEB: www.eventorganiserssummit.co.uk

EVENT: The Meetings Industry Marketing Awards 2016
DATE: 11 October
LOCATION: London
ABOUT: The Meetings Industry Marketing Awards (MIMA) was launched in 2002 to raise the standards of marketing in the meetings and events industry and to recognise the marketers. Organised by Meetings & Incentive Travel magazine, the 15th presentation gala dinner will take place in London at a venue to be confirmed.
WEB: www.meetpie.com

EVENT: The Showman’s Show
DATE: 19-20 October
LOCATION: Newbury Showground, Berkshire
ABOUT: The Showman’s Show is the only outdoor show of its kind in the UK, attracting nearly 5,000 visitors over two days and with in excess of 340 exhibitors, who show the most sophisticated structures, equipment, technology and entertainment demanded by the event industry at large.
WEB: www.showmans-directory.co.uk

EVENT: Festival Congress
DATE: November date TBC
LOCATION: Cardiff
ABOUT: Festival Congress is a must for anyone working in the festival or outdoor event industry. It provides a platform to gain knowledge from some of the top industry professionals within the field and network with colleagues.
WEB: www.aiforg.com/festivalcongress

EVENT: EVCOM Live Awards
DATE: November date TBC
LOCATION: London
ABOUT: Organised by events industry association EVCOM, the EVCOM Live Awards 2016 recognise and reward the best of the events industry. The evening promises a glittering reception followed by a delicious three-course dinner, entertainment, dancing and celebration. The awards will open for entries in July.
WEB: www.evcom.org.uk

EVENT: World Travel Market
DATE: 7-9 November
LOCATION: ExCeL London
ABOUT: World Travel Market attracts 50,000 travel professionals from around the world, coming to meet and do business with up to 5,000 international exhibitors. This year WTM London will be revamped as a three-day event and include a new amphitheatre for up to 300 people on the exhibition floor, where the majority of the educational content will be hosted.
WEB: www.wtmlondon.com

EVENT: Venue Expo & PA Expo
DATE: 8-9 November
LOCATION: Exhibition Centre Liverpool
ABOUT: Venue Expo, the only meetings show dedicated to the north of England, will co-locate with the newly-launched PA Expo in 2016. The new show is tailored for PAs, executive assistants and office managers with responsibility for managing events.
WEB: www.thevenueexpo.co.uk

EVENT: Event Tech Live
DATE: 9 November
LOCATION: Truman Brewery, London
ABOUT: Join over a 1000 event organisers, marketers, brands and agencies to celebrate, discover, and shape the future of events and technology.
WEB: www.eventtechlive.com

EVENT: ibtm world 2016
DATE: 29 November – 1 December
LOCATION: Barcelona, Spain
ABOUT: ibtm world (formerly EIBTM) gathers more than 15,000 meetings industry professionals for three days of focused business opportunities with over 3,000 exhibitors, thought provoking professional education and networking.
WEB: www.ibtmworld.com

EVENT: UK Event Awards
DATE: December date TBC
LOCATION: London
ABOUT: The Drum UK Event Awards recognise and reward the very best of Britain’s events industry. The awards are open to event organisers, suppliers and marketers. The evening kicks off with a networking drinks reception followed by dinner, the awards presentation and after-party.
WEB: www.ukeventawards.com 

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