We are incredibly proud to announce that our Conference Research Executive, Dr Dmitrijs Andrejevs, has been appointed Secretary of the Great Ambassador Networking Group (GANG). GANG is the UK’s leading professional network for destinations and academic venue teams who manage ambassador programmes…
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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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Manchester’s presence at The Meetings Show 2025, held at Excel London, was our most impressive yet, marking the largest footprint we’ve ever had at the show. With a dynamic stand spanning 49 sqm, designed and brought to life by Leopold Marketing, we showcased the energy, innovation, and ambition…
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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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The Manchester Convention Bureau recently concluded a highly successful sales mission to New York City, solidifying our commitment to attracting major international congresses and events from the North American market. Our participation in SMU International – the premier event for North American…
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Manchester City has today announced its collaboration with globally renowned hotelier, Radisson Hotel Group, for the Club’s 401-room hotel which is set to open in late 2026. Known as The Medlock, the brand-new four-star hotel will be connected to the Etihad Stadium and located within the Club’s…
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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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