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Event Production Show 2026 Conference Programme

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    The annual AIF Festival Forecast sets the tone for the 2026 festival season, reporting on the state of play in the UK festival market including insights on festival numbers, sizes and ownership, as we ...
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    Following the opening session, this panel explores how creative experiences are shaping and defining independent festivals. It looks at how festivals are building immersive worlds and brands that go b ...
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    Leading with headline insights from the AIF Ticketing Report and building on the 2025 member’s debrief session, this panel explores how festivals are selling tickets away from meta. It examines how di ...
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    This panel examines how suppliers, companies, and societies are creating meaningful impact in 2026. It highlights upcoming grants, funding, and support available to festivals and live events, and expl ...
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    Hosted by Resident Advisor this panel explores the evolving landscape of UK electronic festivals, from the decline of nightclubs to the rise of immersive festival experiences. Industry leaders will di ...
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    From immersive events to emotion sensing and AI. How to make best use of new tech to enhance audience experience and show production efficiencies.
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    The inclusion of live activations and entertainment at sports events has evolved at pace. Has it now reached a ceiling or are there opportunities for further integration?
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    We explore what’s driving the continued boom in stadium show touring, how demand for complex productions is impacting venues and suppliers, and the opportunities and challenges that remain.
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    We explore the rapid growth in women’s sports events, the learnings from the landmark events, where the investment and sponsorship opportunities are, and how the gaps with men’s sport are being bridge ...
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The Knowledge Hub
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    Panel organised by Nimbus Disability
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    For event organisers operating across multiple local authority boundaries, inconsistency in approach can be a major challenge. Bringing greater uniformity across the UK not only benefits organisers bu ...
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Main Stage
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    We identify what’s driving the huge investment in premium hospitality experiences atv venues and events, the best ways to create cost-effective offerings and maximise revenue, and how this development ...
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    With some festivals selling out prior to the talent line-up announcement, it’s clear the wider event experience is key to driving ticket sales and attendee loyalty. Meanwhile, artists are pushing for ...
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    Exploring innovative DEI initiatives that not only create opportunities for inclusion but a foundation for success in the live events industry.
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    Mass participation events are experiencing significant growth, with participation levels exceeding pre-pandemic figures. A panel of key event operators discuss what’s driving the evolution of their ev ...
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    From the LIVE Trust, to the work of the Music Venue Trust and Arts Council England funding, is enough being done to keep the promoter, festival and artist talent pipeline flowing?
The Futures Stage
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    Only 2% of venture capital funding in the UK goes to female-founded businesses, yet the team behind Peequal - the UK’s first touch-free women’s urinal - defied the odds to raise £1 million for their p ...
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    With women’s sport projected to reach a global value of £23 billion by 2035, the industry stands at a pivotal moment. Yet funding often comes from leftover budgets rather than dedicated investment, an ...
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    From negotiating fees with clients to managing your finances, we’ll explore practical tools, mindset shifts, and concrete examples to help you feel empowered about your event services pricing. We’ll a ...
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    Step into a haven of tranquillity amidst the vibrant buzz of the Event Production Show! Silent Yoga, hosted by Silent Noize, offers you a moment to pause, breathe, and reconnect. No experience? No pro ...
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    Event Safety - lean in to Big Survey findings Did you know? 10% of women have experienced sexual assault whilst onsite* Everyone deserves to feel safe when they’re at an event – whether they’re part o ...
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    Let’s talk about menopause - openly, honestly, and without stigma. In this powerful session, we're joined by the incredible Jo Fuller, menopause advocate and founder of The Merry Menopause, to unpack ...
The Knowledge Hub
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