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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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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Pensions UK’s Annual Conference, the largest annual gathering for the pensions industry, returned to Manchester in 2025, welcoming delegates to Manchester Central over three days. Delivering forward-thinking conversations under the theme “2030 Ready” to over 1,500 delegates, the conference provided…
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The International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (ISSDP) Conference, a leading global gathering of drug policy scholars, recently convened its 18th edition in Manchester. This highly successful event was spearheaded by Dr. Rebecca Askew, a Reader in Criminology and Director of Drugs, Policy…
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Following a hugely successful group stage in 2023, Manchester’s AO arena was once again chosen to be the host venue of the 2024 Davis Cup Group Stage in September 2024. Largely regarded as the men’s World Cup of tennis, the event saw some of the sports’ biggest names compete including Jack Draper…
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On Wednesday 23 October 2024, the first day of the Worldwide Music Expo (WOMEX) officially kicked off at Manchester Central. WOMEX is an international and culturally diverse music meeting and the biggest conference of the global music scene, featuring a trade fair, talks, films and showcase…
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I had the privilege of attending the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit, hosted by The University of Manchester from 7-9 October 2024. This prestigious event drew over 600 leaders from the world's top universities, all gathered to discuss the future of higher education and its profound…
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On 5 September 2024, The Association of Event Organises held its annual AEO Conference at Manchester Central for a day of motivation, inspiration and insights. Chaired by Ruth Carter, chief executive of CIBSE, the conference featured keynote sessions and panel discussions covering inclusivity…
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Header image credit: Adela Sznajder / Ubisoft Between Thursday 16 and Sunday 26 May, Greater Manchester’s B.E.C Arena hosted the UK’s first-ever Rainbow Six Esports Major, marking a level up in the city’s esport credentials. The BLAST R6 Major is one of the biggest international esports…
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Widely regarded as the men’s World Cup of Tennis, the group stages of the Davis Cup were held in Manchester from Tuesday 12 September to Sunday 17 September 2023 with record-breaking attendance. Worth an estimated £10.1 million to Greater Manchester’s economy, the city’s AO arena was chosen as the…
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