PA Life held its annual PA Life Christmas Party on 7 November at ICEBAR LONDON. ICEBAR LONDON is one of the capital’s most unique event venues, offering a cold sensory experience where the walls, bar, tables and even drinking glasses are made from crystal clear Torne River ice from Jukkasjärvi in Northern Sweden. More than […]

The sixth edition of PA Life Training Day took place on 14 November at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, with PAs from all over the UK meeting to develop their skills and network with each other. Feedback from delegates has been positive, with most saying they’ll be going back to the office with a whole […]

Story Events recently conducted an online poll to decide the recipients of the six free exhibition stands at the next London Summer Event Show from 24-25 January 2017 at Banking Hall. The new initiative ‘Story Gives Back’ will represent a special area at the shows, helping to promote small or new event suppliers to the […]

This morning brings the start of day two of the PA Expo at Exhibition Centre Liverpool. We took some time away from the PA Life stand to have a look around and find out what the buzz around the event was like. Attendees had the chance to sit in on seminar sessions delivered by the […]

In addition to a roster of more than 150 suppliers, the PA Expo – co-located with the Venue Expo – features a seminar programme fit for both PAs and event organisers. With so much to see and do on four different stages, here’s our guide to the must-see sessions. Day One The first day of […]

The PA Expo officially opens today. It is the only free-to-attend event in the North of England that brings together executive support professionals from around the UK to take advantage of ample networking opportunities and to benefit from meeting with leading professionals in the industry. The PA Expo attendees will have the opportunity to meet with […]

Trade shows can seem daunting at times. With so many suppliers to see, seminars to attend and people to network with, it can all feel a little overwhelming. As we’re attending the PA Expo this week, we thought we’d give you some top tips for having a fun and successful time at an exhibition. Plan […]

This year marks the inaugural PA Expo, co-located with the Venue Expo at Exhibition Centre Liverpool. We sat down with Harry Griffiths from UKFE, who is the Marketing Manager of the event, to find out what makes the exhibition a must for PAs. For those of our readers who don’t know the event, tell us […]

Event professionals from across the UK gathered at Robinson College to explore event creation at the last clic+ Club seminar of 2016. Ben Cole, Managing Director of live events business Inspired, took delegates on a journey to explore the key stages of creating an engaging and memorable event experience. The interactive session kept the audience […]

I’m a sucker for historic venues, so I knew I couldn’t turn down the chance to experience private dining at The Honourable Artillery Company (The HAC) with my fellow PA Life Club members. The HAC is a stunning Georgian house set tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the City near Moorgate station. It’s […]

PA Life Editor Amelia Walker will host an informative panel discussion on “Travel safety and security management” at the Venues & Destinations Summit. We caught up with two of the panellists – Saul Shanagher from beTravelwise and Andy Neal from Protaris – to find out a bit more about their thoughts on the business travel […]

Join your fellow PA Life Club members and readers at a fun festive showcase at BMA House on Thursday, 1 December from 5.30pm-8.30pm. BMA House is a Grade II-listed building in central London’s fashionable and historic Bloomsbury. Home to the prestigious British Medical Association, BMA House was designed in 1911 by the famed architect Sir […]

The Venue Expo 2016 team has scoured the country for the finest in the game by securing names such as Liverpool FC, Everton FC, Wembley Stadium, Leeds UTD and Sheffield UTD as recent exhibitors for this year’s show. “To celebrate its third year, we’ve secured some of the top sporting venues in the country for […]

Venue Expo and PA Expo 2016 can without a doubt claim its finest year of education to date after securing some of the best keynote speakers in the country, and is set to deliver its largest exhibition to date. “We’ve worked tirelessly to ensure that this year’s exhibition delivers a visitor experience unlike any other,” comments […]

Event professionals from across the country are set to collaborate and share best practice at Robinson College’s clic+ Club event creation seminar on Friday, 21 October. The free session will focus on bringing the creative aspects of an event to life to turn it into a meaningful audience experience. Hosted by Ben Cole, Managing Director […]

We are pleased to announce that we’re partnering with Showtime Photo Booth at our annual PA Life Christmas Party, which takes place on 7 November at ICEBAR LONDON. Showtime Photo Booth provides three types of classy and stylish booths for any kind of corporate or private event in London, each of which uses the latest cameras […]

You’re invited to join your fellow PA Life Club members for a thrilling indoor skydiving experience at Twinwoods Adventure (Bodyflight) in Bedfordshire from 1.30pm-6pm on 19 October. Located just north of Bedford, Twinwoods Adventure is a multi-activity adventure site with thrills and facilities for all ages. The venue attracts more than 100,000 visitors a year […]

I adore the fact that afternoon tea comes in so many forms, but the nice traditional option will always appeal to me. Few can argue that there’s a better traditional offering than that of The Ritz London, one of the capital’s most prestigious and beautiful hotels. I joined my fellow PA Life Club members for […]