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The Must-Attend Industry Events for Event Planners
To help you make the most of the year ahead, our team has rounded up the best upcoming networking events, trade shows, and industry conferences specifically for event professionals.
As an events agency that’s been around for over two decades, Broadsword knows the events industry delivers some of the best events for its members and this curated calendar is a roadmap to explore innovations and ideas, make meaningful connections, and strengthen your professional network.
With our regularly updated calendar, we’ve got your diary covered for every month of the year so you never miss an opportunity. Search below to find the next events you’ll attend all in one place.
Industry events in January 2027
The Event Technology Forum is a highly focused event tech event in the UK, bringing together senior event professionals and leading event technology providers for a day of targeted networking, expert seminars, and pre-arranged 1-to-1 meetings.
The C&IT Corporate Forum is a content-led event for senior corporate event planners, offering expert insights, tailored networking, and innovative solutions to elevate their event strategies.
Industry events in February 2027
micebook expo | 1 – 7 February | St. Pauls, London
micebook EXPO is the industry platform’s flagship event, designed for event planners with the aim to offer meaningful connections, powerful content, and a thriving community.
London Summer Events Show | 9 – 10 February | London
The London Summer Event Show is a unique exhibition experience focused on seasonal event planning including exhibiting summer venues. The show is organised by Story Events, running parallel with its sister event (the London Christmas Party Show).
AIME | 15 – 17 February | Melbourne, Australia
Awarded Australian trade show of the year, The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event is the leading trade event for the industry in APAC. International and local planners come together to connect with the best event suppliers from around the world.
The Employee Xperience Expo | 23 February | London
EX is a one-day event designed to support People Professionals navigate the world of work today by exploring the intersection of Employee Experience.
Industry events in March
Miss Jones Spring Fair | March | London
The Miss Jones Spring Fair is a networking event organised by Miss Jones Group for event bookers, PAs, EAs, and corporate professionals. It provides a platform to connect with venues, suppliers, and other industry professionals with exhibitors, prizes, and various Spring-themed activities.
The Sustainable Events Lounge | BMA House
Event Industry News return to the iconic BMA House in London for the 6th consecutive year, unveiling a brand new chapter in their sustainability journey with the reimagined Sustainable Events Lounge.
International Confex | 3 -4 March | London
Standing as a beacon of creativity, connection, and innovation for the events industry, International Confex is more than just a meeting point. It’s a launching pad for ideas that define the next era of events.
The Event Production Show | 3 – 4 March | London
Dedicated to the live event industry, EPS is the longest-running event designed for all event professionals involved in running events across all types.
Industry events happening in April
The BNC Show | 20 April | Westminster
The Buyers Networking Club hosts it’s first annual networking event in April, with hundreds of event suppliers exhibiting, and an educational programme, event buyers can enjoy experiences, treats, and networking.
The Meetings Show Asia Pacific | 21 – 22 April | Singapore
The leading Meetings Show exhibition made its APAC debut in 2024 with meetings, incentive, and event suppliers across continents convening to meet with hundreds of international and local Asia Pacific buyers and event professionals across two days in Singapore.
London Experience Week | April
London Experience Week brings together 750 creators, leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators will be coming from 40 countries to share, learn, and build the future of experiences – from immersive, location-based experiences to live events, experiential marketing, and tech innovation.
Industry events in May
Experiential Marketing Summit | May | Las Vegas
EMS is designed to prepare event marketers for what’s next. Hear from brand-side event executives leading the ultimate three-day conversation and find the solutions you need to lead and thrive in the next era of experiential marketing.
IMEX Frankfurt | 11 – 13 May | Germany
IMEX Frankfurt is where the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry comes together annually for the largest trade show of its kind in Europe. With 3,800-plus global meeting planner and 2,900 suppliers from across the world, the show is a key to the global events community.
Campaign 360 Asia | May | Singapore.
Campaign360 will cover engaging discussions led by Asia’s leading brand marketers, focusing on navigating budget challenges, collaboration between the entire C‑suite and CMOs, and differentiating your brand in a competitive market.
Industry events in June
The Meetings Show | 23 — 24 June | ExCeL London
At the ExCeL London, this two day exhibition hosts hundreds of global event suppliers (over 650 hotels, destinations, venues, and technology suppliers), as well as an education programme to packed full of informative, innovative, and inspiring talks and learning.
London Christmas Party Show | 16 – 17 June | Protein Studios, London
The London Christmas Party Show is a unique exhibition experience focused on seasonal event planning and Christmas party planning. The show is organised by Story Events, running parallel with its sister event (the London Summer Events Show). A highlight is their seminars, themed entertainment, and seasonal workshop programme which including bauble, cocktail, and wreath making workshops.
Industry events happening in July
ICE Conference | July | London
The day for in house corporate event planners to invest in themselves, expand networks, and uncover fresh insights. ICE is a deep dive into the empathy, creativity, and impact of corporate events. You’ll walk, talk, learn, and experience why this industry is extraordinary – with a conference, Expo, and awards evening.
Three days of inspiration, innovation, and connection at the C&IT Festival of Forums. Designed for senior corporate and agency MICE professionals, the festival is your chance to network with over 150 industry leaders, gain cutting-edge insights, and transform your event strategies. From tailored supplier meetings to cutting-edge keynotes, interactive discussions, and networking events, the Festival of Forums is where ideas come alive and the future of MICE takes shape.
Industry events in August
Connect Marketplace | August | Tampa Bay, FL
Brought to you by Informa Connect, Connect Marketplace is an opportunity to join thousands of passionate event experts from around the globe for networking, one-on-one business meetings, innovative education sessions, and a dynamic trade show overflowing with the latest event solutions.
Ran by the International Association of Venue Managers, the annual conference and trade show celebrated its 99th edition in 2024. Expect everything from cutting edge education sessions, Trade Show exhibit hall, venue tours, Foundation TopGolf, to the Closing Night Party.
M&C Asia connections | August | APAC
Brought to Asia by the Northstar Meetings Group, M&C Asia Connections is the trade show that unites Asia’s top event suppliers and corporate buyers in the meetings, conference, and exhibitions industry to facilitate strategic connections. Leveraging Northstar’s global MICE database, connect with qualified MICE suppliers through scheduled appointments, enjoy experiential activities, learn from guest speakers through targeted education sessions, and have the chance to be fully hosted including airfare and planned activities.
Industry events in September
Campaign Live | 24 September | Bishopsgate, London
Campaign Live is the UK marketing industry’s essential festival of ideas, bringing the authority of Campaign to life across multiple stages, helping you navigate the intersection of creativity, commerce, and culture. Connect with the entire marketing ecosystem, gain actionable insights from world-class leaders, and get the definitive download on what’s next to supercharge your strategy.
The CN Agency Leader’s Summit | 7 – 8 September | Northamptonshire
Launched in 2024, the CN Agency Leaders Summit offers an exclusive platform for event agency founders, directors and leadership teams to come together and discuss market shifts, nurture sustainable growth, and build resilient creative businesses.
Industry events happening in October
The Accessible Events Show | 29th October The Drum, Wembley
New for 2025, the Accessible Events Show is the UK’s only dedicated event focused on accessibility and inclusion in event planning and delivery. Taking place on at The Drum, Wembley, London, this one-day event is designed for event organisers, agencies, and in-house teams who want to create events that are inclusive, impactful, and future-ready.
IMEX Las Vegas | 13 – 15 October| Mandalay Bay
IMEX America is the largest trade show for the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry. The event brings suppliers and buyers from every sector of the meetings industry (over 15,00 attendees in total) together at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. The four-day program offers specialist education, networking and much more, on and off the trade show floor.
The Event Planner Expo | 27 – 29 October | New York
A three-day immersive conference experience bringing together event and marketing professionals from around the globe. From the trade show floor, where over 150 exhibitors showcase the latest venues and services, to the inspiring Speaker Series, guests are surrounded by opportunities for growth, strategic partnerships, and networking.
BNC Show | 29 October | De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
Hosted by the Buyer’s Networking Club, formed to celebrate event managers with a series of events, membership, and support packages, the BNC Show runs in both summer and winter. While promoting the club’s belief that people need to talk and share with each other to learn, the show also promises to be an enjoyable day with fun experiences, treats, networking, and learning.
Event Organisers Summit | 12 — 13 | Heathrow, London
A focused event that brings together meetings and event professionals and key industry suppliers, the summit consists of one-to-one business meetings and interactive seminars within a pre-arranged itinerary.
Cvent CONNECT Europe | 20 – 22 | InterContinental London
Cvent CONNECT Europe is an annual user conference and industry event for production pros, experience makers, and hospitality experts. Join this event in person or virtually to experience cutting-edge event technology innovation and leave with new ideas, best practices, new business relationships and creative strategies that will maximise your total event programme.
Industry events in November
The Sustainable Events Show is the first show of its kind. A carbon neutral, one-day event that creates a platform to connect with likeminded event professionals, and over 80 environmentally friendly venues and suppliers, as well as addressing the challenge of practicing event sustainability.
The global hosted buyer event by Northstar Travel Group is for the incentive travel industry, bringing together the incentive travel buyers with top hotels/resorts, cruise lines, DMCs, DMOs and tourism offices from around the world. Expect one-to-one scheduled appointments, guest speakers, and networking.
Event Tech Live is the No. 1 globally recognised event bringing event professionals, thought leaders, leading event technology companies and startups together twice a year in Las Vegas and London. Event Tech Live features a hosted buyer programme and an exhibition featuring the latest in event technology, software, and innovations from around the world, providing the tools to take advantage of technology for events.
IBTM World is a leading global event for the meetings, incentives, conferences and events industry, taking place annually in Barcelona. The event brings together the global meetings industry, with everyone having one common purpose – to meet the right people that can create better business results for their organisation. With 3,000+ destinations and suppliers, and 15,000+ industry professionals from over 100 countries across the world, you can expect to build connections and engage in networking opportunities over the three days.
At the B2B Marketing Expo the latest tools and strategies for marketing success come to life. Engage with industry experts, discover innovative technologies, and gain actionable insights that can elevate your marketing strategies and performance.
Event Buyers Live (EBL) is an annual event designed for event professionals. EBL offers multiple opportunities to exchange best practices, network, and procure suppliers. Providing the perfect platform to share information and fulfil procurement needs. The EBL experience promotes productivity and encourages honest and open conversations.
Production Futures on Tour | 19 November | West Yorkshire
Production Futures On Tour is a free event designed to help young people discover the wide range of career opportunities available across the production industries. The event brings together industry professionals, employers and experts from across live events, music, theatre, TV, broadcast and film.
This industry event calendar is regularly updated to help event planners fill their diaries, meet event suppliers, and stay ahead of the ever-changing landscape of corporate events with the best conferences and exhibitions. Designed specifically for the events industry our calendar includes major trade events and networking opportunities across the UK, Europe, USA, and Asia.
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