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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Following a successful general election campaign in which it quadrupled its number of parliamentary seats, The Green Party has confirmed that it will host its Autumn Conference in Manchester, taking up residence at Manchester Central for three days in September. The conference has been secured…
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The iconic Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel has announced exciting plans to create a new Garden View Room this summer. Designed with a ‘garden wall’ and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, the Garden View Room will offer breathtaking panoramic views of the historic Piccadilly Gardens, right in the…
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The 2024 Lloyds Bank Tour of Britain Women departed this week with the contenders racing towards Greater Manchester for the final leg. Taking place over four stages from Thursday 6 to Sunday 9 June, the competition will see the UK’s best female cyclists take on global stars. The pivotal cycling…
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The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) is the UK’s trade association for insurance brokers. Their annual conference brings together the largest insurance broking community in-person for two days of networking, insights, and visionary speakers. BIBA is the voice of the sector advising…
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As Manchester prepares to host a major esports tournament, the UK’s first-ever international Blast Rainbow Six Major in May 2024, we’re exploring how the UK’s leading sporting city is trading on its tech skills to become the UK’s new esports Hub. Why esports? Esports refers to organised video…
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The UK’s largest live entertainment experience has opened in Manchester. A world-class, planet friendly hub will bring some of the world’s greatest acts and events to the city region. Set to be one of the most sustainable venues in Europe, Co-op Live has dedicated itself to giving back to both the…
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Manchester is set to welcome the world in May 2024 as it proudly hosts the 19th International Inner Wheel Convention. Inner Wheel is an international women's organisation that creates friendship, service and understanding. It has clubs in over 100 countries with over 120,000 members. This global…
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This week we spend time with Anthony Cassidy, Senior International Bid Manager at the Manchester Convention Bureau, for his insights and reflections on the city's burgeoning business tourism industry. A: I've had an incredible 18-year journey with Marketing Manchester, witnessing the evolution of…
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Manchester Convention Bureau provides a range of complimentary services for conference organisers and delegates. Our team of knowledgeable conference and meeting professionals specialise in event and client support, saving you time and ensuring your event will run smoothly. From accommodation…
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