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The Futures StageBrought to you by the National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) What are the tangible impacts and opportunities of AI in the events industry. How is it affecting both the production of events and the ... -
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The Futures StageBrought to you by the National Outdoor Events Association. A look at the changing needs in spectator safety. How can we prepare for new challenges in audience care, from drug misuse to wellbeing. What ... -
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The Futures StageBrought to you by the National Outdoor Events Association. An argument for the power of events to stimulate local and national economies, told through the perspective of the placemaking boom happening ... -
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The Futures StageBrought to you by the National Outdoor Events Association. Drones remain one of the most exciting and expansive areas of event production. In 2026, the technology is set to expand even further, so wha ... -
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The Futures StageBrought to you by the National Outdoor Events Association. How can the industry work better with brands. What are they after from their event spend, and how can we demonstrate the value of investing, ...
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The Knowledge HubHistorically, event organisers were encouraged to trade control of their event's ticketing in exchange for the promise of audience reach, by selling tickets through marketing-led ticketing platforms. ... -
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The Knowledge HubJoin a panel of industry leading accessibility exports to hear about the ‘nose to tail’ of making your events accessible for disabled people. From planning layouts, to ticketing and access registratio ... -
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The Knowledge HubThe panel of experts from different sectors of the industry debate what is being done well and what still needs to be done to ensure the industry is best equipped to welcome all backgrounds, ages and ... -
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The Knowledge HubTonic Music presents a lunchtime workshop. This session will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to promote good mental health for customers and attendees at live music events. There will ... -
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The Knowledge HubFunfair rides are a key element to many events and are often a key income driver and add real colour and interest to an event site. Accidents, however, can be serious and cause severe injury and sever ... -
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The Knowledge HubPanel chaired by You. Smart. Thing. This panel session dives into the overlooked 80% of a typical event's carbon footprint – the Scope 3 emissions from visitor travel. Featuring multiple case study ex ...
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The Main StageFrom 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 Main StageThe 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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The Main StageWe 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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The Main StageWe 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 Main StageFor event organisers operating across multiple local authority boundaries, inconsistency in approach can be a major challenge. As the consultancy opens around the EIF’s proposed introduction of a Prim ...
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The Other StageThe 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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The Other StageFollowing 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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The Other StageLeading 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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The Other StageThis 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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The Other StageThis panel explores the evolving landscape of UK electronic festivals, from the decline of nightclubs to the rise of immersive festival experiences. Industry leaders will discuss fan safety, sustainab ...
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The Futures StageOnly 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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The Futures StageWomen’s sport is forecast to reach a global value of £23 billion by 2035, yet funding still too often comes from leftover budgets rather than deliberate, long-term investment. As audiences grow and en ... -
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The Futures StageFrom 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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The Futures StageStep 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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The Futures StageEvent 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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The Futures StageYes - it might be the last session of the event. And yes - you might be thinking about trains, inboxes, or getting to happy hour. But trust us… this is not the one to skip. Because behind the passion, ...
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The Knowledge HubBackUp Tech presents this panel. Money worries can impact both mental and physical health more than many freelancers realise. We’ll discussing this subject, what steps you can take to help be better p ... -
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The Knowledge HubEvery scan, entry and payment tells a story. Explore how data from ticketing, access control and cashless payments can be captured and turned into actionable insight across the full event lifecycle. W ... -
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The Knowledge HubMajor Events International presents: This panel focuses on the realities of delivering live events on the ground and the operational decisions that directly impact cost control, risk exposure and comm ... -
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The Knowledge HubWhether it be rail strikes, lightning storms, crowd control or medical emergencies – ‘major incidents’ are becoming increasingly common at events across the industry, which is why it is now more impor ...
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The Main StageWe 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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The Main StageWith 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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The Main StageExploring innovative DEI initiatives that not only create opportunities for inclusion but a foundation for success in the live events industry. -
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The Main StageMass 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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The Main StageFrom 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?
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The Other StageThis panel of international crowd safety and security professionals unwraps dynamic event security developments, from Showstop Procedure to Protect Duty and the use of new tech to help make events saf ... -
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The Other StageAccounting for up to 80% of an events environmental footprint, audience travel emissions remain the single greatest carbon impact from Live Events, This panel presents the latest research on travel, c ... -
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The Other StageThere have been significant advances in technology and the approach to powering a green field site. This panel will lean into what is realistically achievable for events to power their events efficien ... -
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The Other StageThe Guild of TentMasters is the professional standards association for training and qualifications setting standards for individuals involved in the design, engineering, fabrication, operations and co ...
