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Tuesday 16th April | Central Hall Westminster, London

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Joining The BNC with a bang, award producers EFX are gearing up to showcase their remarkable journey of two decades in the business. Renowned as Britain’s foremost contemporary award manufacturer since 2004, EFX has continuously pushed boundaries with groundbreaking designs and unparalleled craftsmanship. Read here

Hilton Liverpool City Centre’s Director of Sales Tracy Colley and her team are currently celebrating after becoming finalists in a major awards ceremony.

Stop by their stand 185 at The BNC Show meet some of the team!  Read here 

Exhibiting for the first time at The BNC show is the incredibly unique The Conduit, a six-storey membership club with private hire event spaces in Covent Garden.

Stop by their stand 203 at The BNC Show to find out all about their rooftop event spaces and more See here 

BMA House - fresh new ideas, menus, makeovers and more - all with a focus on sustainability 

Innovators of sustainable events, BMA House, has lots to talk to you about at April’s BNC Show.

Stop by their stand 199  at The BNC Show to find out all about their latest news and more Read more

Step into the enchanting city of Coimbra, where dreams of the perfect event destination come to life. Nestled within its historic charm lies the illustrious São Francisco Convent, beckoning with its timeless allure and unmatched capacity to host up to 1000 delegates. As a beacon of academic excellence, Coimbra sets the stage for unforgettable gatherings, boasting top-notch speakers and a rich cultural backdrop. Unravel the allure of São Francisco Convent and embark on a journey to transform your event dreams into reality. Read more

Fifty Shades of Events - a new book at The BNC Show 

BNC Show directors are pleased to announce that event management agency owner and author Benedicta Asante will be appearing at our next exciting BNC Show on Tuesday, 16th April, at Central Hall Westminster.

 Read about her new book Here


Central Hall Westminster upgrades and other exciting events so far for 2024

The home of our first BNC Show for 2024 has some exciting news to share. Click here to find out all about it.


The hotel, which overlooks Manchester’s historic Piccadilly Gardens, and is situated just a short walk from the city’s globally recognised Canal Street and Gay Village districts, forms part of a new wave of investments, infrastructure improvements, and new developments across the city. Read more


Events R Talented's Ken Findlay is calling for the industry to back him in a year of fundraising for Rare Dementia Support after his brother was diagnosed with the disease. 

The BNC Show and BNC Gives Back programme are pleased to be supporting Events R Talented this year. Find out more about them at our show on 16th April at Central Hall Westminster. Read more


Paul Fitzpatrick has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Identity, at a group level, with the task of continuing to develop the agency’s international presence and realising its ambition to be one of the leading names in global events. Read more


Imperial College London’s commercial events and accommodation arm has unveiled a new brand, aligning more closely to its mission of being a leading London destination for education focussed stays, conferences, meetings and events. Read more


*Important BNC Show NEWS* 


BNC Show announces Mansion House as the venue for its October 2024 Show.  Find out more here

Thank you, BNC Community 

Look at what your involvement in our September 2023 BNC Show meant to two global good causes. Click here

26 Prizes Up for Grabs at The BNC Show: 20th September

Overnight stays, show tickets, afternoon teas, sporting and team experiences - all of these prizes *and more* are on offer at The BNC Show!!!

Every BNC Show guest is AUTOMATICALLY entered into 

The BNC Grand Prize Draw! Read all about it here.

Let’s get seasonal in South London! Celebrate winter wonder at Woolwich Works this Christmas, with a sumptuous seated dinner in our beautifully restored dockside building. Read all about it here.


Great Discussions had at Down Hall Hotel 

The ‘ditching of hybrid events’, ‘event apps’ and ‘events in a pre and post covid world’, are just some of the things discussed between likeminded eventprofs at the DBF/BNC ‘Be Our Guest’ Forum at Down Hall Hotel last month. Read all about it here.


Event Managers compare US hotel contracts and quotes at BNC Round Table

BNC members got together recently for a round table discussion on managing corporate events in the US. Read all about price hikes and contract negotiations here.

Imperial Venues is offering 10% off last-minute room hire this summer! Take advantage of this special offer by contacting the Imperial Venues team and quoting LASTMINUTE10. This offer is available on room bookings made by 30 June and taking place between 1 July and 1 October 2023*. Read more

Cheers to change! The UK drinks industry and the public’s drinks enthusiasts alike, will come together on Saturday June 17th for the launch of Positive Spirits, the new one day event experience from sustainable events agency Legacy Events, taking place at White Rabbit Studios in Shoreditch, London. Read more

Keeping People Moving when Strikes Happen

When transport unions agree to strike it affects the entire nation but what is the impact on corporate events and the managers responsible for getting people to places?

BNC club members have got together to chat about their experiences. Read more

Level 5 Views captured by India Roper-Evans 

You might not have heard about this venue before. It's because this summer is the first time the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden is open for hire. 

Not only brimming with gorgeous plants, the rooftop garden also boasts some pretty spectacular views, stretching to Big Ben in the west and St. Paul's Cathedral in the east (and beyond). Wow your colleagues or clients by introducing them to this green oasis in the centre of London. Read more

Saving soldiers' lives 

BNC SHOW NEWS 

In his spare time BNC Show exhibitor Paul Liczbinski, voco Reading’s Director of Sales and Marketing, has been delivering aid to soldiers on the frontline in Ukraine. Read his amazing story here

A unique events space at the heart of London’s most iconic destination. Control Room A is the jewel in the crown of Battersea Power Station, a landmark on the London skyline and an important part of the city’s identity. Read more

Sixty event professionals from corporate companies, event agencies and overseas hotels were among the first in the industry to find out about the latest news and developments at The Lygon Arms Hotel. Click here

During the lengthy lockdown periods of the COVID-19 pandemic most of the nation took on new past times. From crocheting to cycling, quiz nights to card games, the added downtime gave us the chance rediscover new talents and spend more time honing skills.

Hector Ross, managing partner of The Signet Collection, went that one, massive step further.

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BNC People 

BMA House's venue marketing manager Rebecca Hurley's talks about her passion for sustainability and the venue's 'best event ever.'

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A right Royal-tea at Cliveden House 

A new afternoon tea menu, inspired by the forthcoming Coronation of King Charles III, is available at Cliveden House throughout 2023.

 Read more


BNC partners with DBF for new-style networking forum

The BNC and DBF Have formed a partnership to deliver a new range of unique forums to the international MICE market.  The partnership will deliver forums that include UK corporate event managers and UK Event management agencies – all under one roof.

Click here

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Write to ask@thebnc.co.uk

The events industry is a dynamic, powerful community of proactive people – with just the right kind of people in it to bring about big change. Our events influence what companies and customers do and that influence ripples out, reaching thousands, possibly millions. In honour all the amazing people within this wonderful sector we are featuring series of articles on eventprofs and their events - shining a light on their brilliance, their skill, their experience and their uniqueness.

Send your story to: ask@thebnc.co.uk