As part of PA Life’s Female Leaders interviews to mark the International Women’s Day this year, we talk to Carly Walker, Commercial Director at Forum Events & Media Group. Carly is part of a management team, which is almost entirely female, operating in a female heavy events industry. She leads with great emotional intelligence and […]

As part of the International Women’s Day coverage, PA Life talks to Sarah Beall, Managing Director of Forum Events & Media Group, a company led by women. Sarah and her managing team lead by example, inspiring their teams with a ‘can-do’ attitude. Sarah has been pivotal to the growth of Forum, having led the company […]

Julia Green, Sales & Commercial Manager at Center Parcs Conferences & Events welcomes the first signs of spring, inspiring her to step outside, breathe deeply, and recalibrate after the winter.  This wellness column by Julia was first published in the PA Life spring 2026 issue.  For all of us with busy lives, carving out intentional time outdoors isn’t just a pleasant bonus – it’s a […]

Last night 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards provided plenty for us to talk about from Hard Launches to Royal Appearances. Let’s look back at the 10 most iconic BAFTA red carpet moments of all time… As celebrities descended on London’s Royal Festival Hall for the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards, the red carpet once again […]

This summer, Westminster Abbey’s Cellarium Café & Terrace is celebrating the rich and diverse flavours and food traditions of the Commonwealth with a unique initiative: the Commonwealth Special Dish competition. The winning dish will be featured on the Cellarium’s special Commonwealth menu to be enjoyed by visitors… Westminster Abbey has long-standing links with the Commonwealth – a […]

PA Life talks to Caroline Barnard, an outstanding EA whose impressive nomination and testimonials by her executives won her the PA Star of the Year 2025 award in November… Caroline strives in the demanding and busy environment of one of the world’s leading academic publishers, Cambridge University Press, now joined with the Assessment operation which […]

The London Summer Event Show and Venue Search London have joined forces to conduct a recent Corporate Event Buyers Survey, gaining valuable insights into booking trends, budget considerations and event planning priorities for 2026. Insights from 162 corporate event buyers, surveyed during November and December 2025, point to a resilient and cautiously optimistic outlook for […]

Balfour Hospitality brings together an award-winning winery in Kent, a small collection of country pubs close to home, and a couple of well-placed outposts in London. The common thread? English wine. PA Life speaks to Amie Rozan, Head of Events at Balfour Hospitality, who gives us an incredible insight on their venues… Since 2002, Balfour […]

The internationally renowned mediator and conflict specialist Jane Gunn, named in Global Leader – Who’s Who Mediation & Legal 500 Hall of Fame 2025, discusses why we need to avoid herd mentality in business… In ancient times, being part of a group helped keep us safe from predators and ensured we had more resources. In […]

January is known as the gloomiest month of the year. The weather is cold and the days are still short, plus we are recovering from what’s often an indulgent festive season, with hefty credit card bills to pay this month too. It’s therefore welcome news that some of London’s best bars and restaurants are cheering […]

New research from CTW Events reveals that staff loyalty, wellbeing and workplace culture are increasingly being shaped by a single factor: purpose. Workplace volunteering is an accessible way to create a sense of purpose… The 2025 survey conducted in the autumn shows overwhelming demand for workplace volunteering, with over nine in ten (92%) saying they […]

The curios, and definite must-try alcohol-free cocktails are now available at Mr Fogg’s Residence, Apothecary, Tavern & Gin Parlour, Botanical Tavern and Treehouse, Society of Exploration, City Tavern, Pawnbrokers, Hat Tavern and Gin Club… Phileas Fogg has decided to start 2026 afresh with a curious collection of cures for the dreaded brain and aptly named […]

After a period of intense lobbying, and coordinated advocacy, involving three industry organisations, the challenge of having a set of International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC) codes for the UK events sector may be a step closer… Following the publication of an extensive White Paper, which was shared with key Government Departments, including the Department for […]

Billboard UK hosted an exclusive live event with Grammy Award–winning artist Corinne Bailey Rae, last week at Aviva Studios in Manchester, home of Factory International. The event marked the next chapter of Billboard Live UK, a new live music series spotlighting artists who shape culture and define sound. The partnership bought together Billboard UK and […]

Before you head to your well-earned festive break, take a look at what PA Life will deliver in 2026 for the executive support professional community, both at home and abroad… PA Life is proud to be part of the Forum Events & Media Group family alongside Hotel Designs and Space media brands, and our many event […]

Our feature writer, Sienna Shipton, joined five fellow journalists from the corporate travel and MICE industry for a Parisian adventure to explore Saint-Denis, a gorgeous commune that neighbours Paris. They checked in for the weekend at the newly opened H4 Hotel Wyndham Paris Pleyel Resort, a striking vertical landmark that rises above the northern skyline, […]

From alpine hideaways to heated igloos, PA Life have put together the top seasonal spots that promise magical evenings and plenty of festive cheer. For families and friends, we’ve handpicked some of London’s best winter terraces and pop-ups for you. Embrace the spirit of the season in style and celebrate with a cocktail or two. […]

The annual PA Life Star Awards were celebrated last Friday jointly at our Christmas Party, hosted in style at the fabulous Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – our Venue Host Sponsor. The evening was also supported by other select event partners and sponsors… The hotly contested annual PA Life Star awards recognise the dedication, hard work and […]