By Claire Bowley, Managing Director of Dynamic Conferences & Events We are all too familiar with the buzzwords and phrases that have dominated communications in recent months – ‘unprecedented times’, ‘pivot to virtual’, ‘the new normal’ and ‘platform agnostic’. Whilst we are starting to tire from the overuse of such language, the truth is these […]

The CHS Group has committed to ‘going live’ with its first ever CHS Birmingham exhibition, which is set to take place on October 27th at the ICC Birmingham. The new event was launched in the autumn last year, and with many industry events already cancelled or moving to hybrid formats, the group has confirmed that […]

Events technology provider Cvent says it has trained and certified more than 20,000 marketers, event planners, and hospitality professionals (1,600 + in the UK and Europe) through its free training and certification programme. The company is temporarily offering all of its Cvent Certifications and training programmes to anyone in the industry free of charge. Certifications typically […]

Exclusive Online Party! This event aims to boost morale and productivity during challenging months! Your staff connect through mobile devices to be entertained by top comedians! This online party includes popular DJ’s getting everyone moving and grooving outside the workplace! Chat with colleagues and dance to chart hits to early morning! Attendees arrive and leave […]

As IET Venues prepare to safely reopen for socially distanced events once permitted, the central city venues have shared their extensive precautions for the reassurance of event planners. Austin Court in Birmingham and Savoy Place in London offer a series of well ventilated rooms and additional outside space, which has allowed flexibility in redetermining new […]

With lockdown easing, now is the perfect time to start researching venues for your next event – The PA Life Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help make your project a reality! Our list of venues encompasses everything from bars, restaurants, indoor sports and hotels right through to safari […]

Function Fixers offers a FREE venue finding service for all types of events not only in London, but across the UK and beyond. We offer valuable impartial advice to help you to choose the perfect venue for any event. Our service is totally bespoke and we work on a one to one basis with each […]

By Warwick Conferences The events industry has changed following the recent pandemic and organisers must decide between virtual and physical events. Here are four ways for those planning events to ensure delegates receive a memorable experience… First impressions count External venues are able to provide a warm welcome that is much harder to replicate online. […]

As cinemas and other venues get ready to open next month, ODEON Events has announced its safeguarding policies and guidance to ensure peace of mind for event organisers looking to use its venues. The company’s comprehensive handbook provides full guidance on its procedures, from sanitisation controls to venue controls; auditorium controls to communication controls. Host […]

The Meetings Industry Association is calling for clarity on a reopening date for the business meetings and events sector as it launches its latest support. Jane Longhurst, chief executive of the mia, said: “We were extremely disappointed that yesterday’s announcement did not provide any clarity for our sector. Without a start date, the social distancing reduction to 1m is totally irrelevant and has […]

The final speakers for Wednesday’s PA Life LIVE digital conference have been revealed. The conference will run from 9.30am to 4.05pm on Wednesday June 24th and is focused on HELPING YOUR COMPANY RETURN TO BUSINESS POST LOCKDOWN. Your free pass to PA Life LIVE gives you access to LIVE Webinar sessions including: Risk Assessment & Planning For […]

Travel and experiences specialist Inspire Me Travel has signed as an Event Partner at the PA Life LIVE virtual conference, which takes place on Wednesday, June 24th. Inspire Me Travel provides a range of experiences for its clients – from wine-tasting to cultural and historical trips; to music, thrills and luxury experiences. Join 100+ fellow PAs, EAs […]

Team-building specialist Steamed Egg has been announced as an Event Partner at the PA Life LIVE virtual conference, which takes place on Wednesday, June 24th. Steamed Egg is a London-based team building and events company with a Virtual Reality twist. It offers something original and innovative that will get people laughing at your business events. During lockdown, Steamed […]

The Events R Talented Team have been working hard behind the scenes during the current pandemic to ensure it’s ready to raise money for charity, entertain its audiences and discover yet another amazing new talent from the fantastic events industry. The initiative which only started a couple of years ago has raised an amazing £14000 […]

IET Venues has announced a series of hybrid event packages to break down the borders of events in London and Birmingham to far-reaching audiences. The two established venues, IET London: Savoy Place and IET Birmginham: Austin Court were already well-versed in the streamlined delivery of technical AV before lockdown. In recent weeks, the approach of […]

BMA House has created a range of hybrid and digital event packages that it says reflect the ongoing changes in the corporate and association meeting industry. Including options for webcasting, breakouts, speaker only conferences and exhibitor/sponsor packages, the offering reflects both the challenges presented by COVID-19 and the future needs of event organisers. Kat Winfield, […]

Warwick Conferences has unveiled its strategy to keep event organisers, delegates and staff safe while hosting events and conferences, as it continues its preparations ahead of re-opening on Monday July 6th. Detailed in its brochure – Keeping You Safe – the venue has set out plans to reinforce its standards, while explaining new guidelines when running events […]

By Rebecca Thomas, Eventify Eventify are delighted to sponsor PA Life LIVE. We jumped at the chance to be involved as soon as we saw the title: Post Lockdown Reboot: Helping Your Company Return to Business. We cannot wait to resume doing what we do best, which is making events special, and helping people navigate […]