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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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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Leading meetings and events industry show, CHS, has announced it is combining its existing Birmingham and Leeds events to create one super show in Manchester next year. The new event will see visitors and exhibitors from both shows arrive in Manchester on the 30 September, with CHS choosing the AO…
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UK Space Conference came to Manchester for 2025, bringing more than astronauts and cutting-edge aerospace science but an abundance of opportunity. By gathering organisations with an interest in space to network and create business opportunities, the conference plays a crucial role in shaping the…
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Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre has been named as the number one hotel in Cvent’s list of the ‘Top 50 Meeting Venues’ sourced from their Venue Directory. Unveiled at an event on 26 June, the hotel topped the list of accommodation providers from across the UK as selected by venue planners…
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Manchester has been officially announced as the host city for IPBES-12, a pivotal international Plenary session set to directly inform global policymaking on the critical intersection of business and biodiversity. This significant win marks a new milestone for the city, demonstrating Manchester's…
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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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Manchester's recent presence at IMEX Frankfurt (20-22 May 2025) was a resounding success, firmly positioning our city as a leading international destination for meetings and events. Exhibiting alongside our valued partners Manchester Central on the bustling MeetEngland stand, we proudly showcased…
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Manchester has been selected to host the prestigious European College of Sport Science (ECSS) Annual Congress in 2027, solidifying the city’s position as a global leader in sport and exercise science. The successful bid was led by Manchester Metropolitan University's Institute of Sport, a leading…
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