UKEVENTS, the umbrella organisation for the UK events industry, is set to host an exhibition in the Upper Waiting Hall of the Palace of Westminster from 3-6 February 2025.
This exclusive event will provide a unique opportunity for Members of Parliament to engage directly with industry leaders and understand the crucial role of the events sector in driving economic growth and fostering community development.
The exhibition will highlight key industry achievements, including:
- £61.653 billion annual economic contribution from customer spend
- Over 700,000 jobs in the creative, hospitality and visitor economy supported across the country
- In excess of £200 billion in trade, inward investment, science, innovation and knowledge exchange facilitated.
Glenn Bowdin, Chair, UKEVENTS, emphasised the importance of face-to-face engagement with parliamentarians. He said: "Direct interaction with MPs is vital for our industry's future. This exhibition allows us to showcase the events sector's significant economic impact and its role in promoting innovation, attracting international visitors, and creating jobs.
“By engaging with parliamentarians in person, we can effectively communicate our industry's needs and potential, ensuring that the UK remains a leading destination for hosting world-class events."
The exhibition will facilitate opportunities for parliamentarians to have one-on-one discussions with industry experts representing UKEVENTS and covering all aspects of business and outdoor event activities. Key policy proposals to be presented include:
- Development of a National Events Strategy and introduction of tax incentives to fuel growth in number of events held across the Nation.
- Alignment of business events with key industrial strategies
- Expansion of VisitBritain's highly successful and productive Business Events Growth Programme.
UKEVENTS invites all MPs to attend this landmark exhibition and contribute to shaping the future of the UK's thriving events industry.
Read the UKEVENTS Leaflet for data on the industry value and opportunities to align with government priorities.
About UKEVENTS
UKEVENTS is the recognised and collective voice of our world leading events industry, which represents every part of a diverse, creative and dynamic sector across the whole of the UK and champions the economic, societal and transformational value of events. UKEVENTS’, formerly the Business Visits and Events Partnership’s (BVEP), role is to support the work of our partners to help create a strong and growing events industry.
This industry comprises many diverse and individual sectors, covering meetings, conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, incentive travel, event hospitality, ceremonies, sporting, cultural, outdoor and festivals as well as other services provided by the wider supply chain. Partners UKEVENTS exists to represent the interests of its partners, their members and the wider UK events industry.
We are proud to represent the following organisations:
• ABPCO - Association of British Professional Conference Organisers
• AEME - Association for Events Management Education
• Beam
• BTA - Business Travel Association
• Core Cities
• EIA - Events Industry Alliance (AEO, AEV, ESSA)
• EIF - Events Industry Forum
• EVCOM - Event & Visual Communications Association
• London & Partners
• MIA - Meetings Industry Association
• NCASS – Nationwide Caterers Association
• NOEA - National Outdoor Events Association
• PLASA - Professional Lighting and Sound Association
• PSA - Production Services Association
• TNI - Tourism Northern Ireland
• UVL - Unique Venues of London
• VisitBritain
• VisitScotland Business Events
• Visit Wales.
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