Manchester has been selected to host TEAMS Europe, the leading business development conference for the global sports industry, in 2027. Taking place on 23 – 25 March 2027 at the Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City Football Club, the event will bring three-days of one-to-one appointments between…
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From Netflix to Chanel, Manchester’s mix of culture, creativity and logistics is making it the UK’s new event powerhouse, says Ruth Halliday, senior event sales manager at Factory International, the organisation behind Aviva Studios. Manchester is having its moment. After nearly 50 years in London…
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Manchester offers a wide range of venues suited to corporate events, team-building days, private parties, and social gatherings. Outdoor and semi-outdoor spaces across the city provide flexible layouts, distinctive backdrops, and full event facilities. From museum courtyards and riverside quays to…
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The new £300m entertainment destination opening in East Manchester later this year will be known as Medlock Square, it was confirmed today. Medlock Square marks a significant new chapter in the continued evolution of the Etihad Campus area, establishing a vibrant, year-round hub for culture, leisure…
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CHS Manchester has confirmed a significant wave of new exhibitors for its 2026 launch event, underlining the show’s growing national profile and the confidence the industry is placing in the new Manchester-based supershow. Among the latest brands to commit to the show are the QEII Centre London…
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As the gateway to one of Europe’s most dynamic event destinations, Marketing Manchester plays a pivotal role in attracting world-class conferences and business events to the region. We caught up with Charlie Minards-Tonge, the organisation’s new Business Events Sales Manager, to learn more about his…
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Manchester Convention Bureau, part of Marketing Manchester, has taken part in the launch of MeetEngland Impact Network, part of VisitEngland, reaffirming the city region’s status as a world-class knowledge hub and conference destination. The Impact Network is a national initiative designed to…
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An entrepreneur, speaker coach and founder of The Big Festoon, the UK’s fastest growing business and personal development event, has announced an initiative that’s challenging the way businesses approach inclusion, as she sets to take her event to the AO Arena this March, with a goal of enabling…
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The UK events industry is getting a new flagship destination. CHS Manchester launches 30 September 2026 at the AO Arena, bringing a festival-style experience to the heart of Britain's fastest-growing business city. Combining exhibition, education and experience, CHS Manchester will welcome 250+ UK…
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The eyes of the international community turned to Manchester as the city hosted the IPBES-12 Plenary, the premier intergovernmental authority on the state of the planet’s nature. Marking a major milestone in the city’s sustainability efforts and helping to cement its status as a global leader in…
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