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Coombe Abbey Hotel unveils room refurbishment

3 days ago | conference-news.co.uk | Heather Nicholls

One of Coventry’s most iconic venues has unveiled major room refurbishments, blending 700 years of history with contemporary design to mark its 30th anniversary as a hotel. Coombe Abbey Hotel has completed an extensive redesign of eight of its historic rooms, reimagining the interiors of its most in, demand spaces for weddings, meetings and private events.
Simon Hanna joins Oak View Group as senior vice president of operations

3 days ago | conference-news.co.uk | Heather Nicholls

Oak View Group has appointed Simon Hanna as senior vice president of operations, bringing over 15 years of strategic leadership experience in global hospitality, live events and venue operations, most recently as chief operating officer at Freemans Event Partners. In his new role, Simon will oversee the operational delivery of OVG’s expanding portfolio of world-class live entertainment venues combining commercial acumen with operational excellence.
Netflix's at Cannes Lions 2024 by Seen Presents

1 week ago | conference-news.co.uk | Heather Nicholls

In this series, Agency Correspondent Heather Nicholls takes you behind the scenes of the most compelling brand activations and events, uncovering the creative minds and strategic agencies driving them. In the first edition, we meet global brand experience agency, Seen Presents, the agency behind Netflix’s Rooftop activation at Cannes Lions 2024. The brief: “To create conversations not traditional pitches, through memorable and engaging ways by immersing clients in the Netflix universe.
Date and venue announced for CN Agency Leaders Summit 2025

1 week ago | conference-news.co.uk | Heather Nicholls

Conference News has announced that the CN Agency Leaders Summit 2025 will be taking place on 11 to 12 September at East Sussex National. Returning after its successful launch in 2024, the CN Agency Leaders Summit is an exclusive forum to bring together event business owners and their senior leadership team for two days of sharing expertise, learning and networking with agency peers.
ABPCO director Heather Lishman to take early retirement

1 week ago | conference-news.co.uk | Heather Nicholls

The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has announced that association director Heather Lishman will be taking early retirement at the end of 2025, following 14 remarkable years of leadership. Lishman will officially step down in December, following the annual ABPCO Excellence Awards, which will take place at Manchester Central in Manchester. Lishman’s tenure has seen ABPCO grow and evolve into one of the most respected voices in the UK events industry.
Meet the CN 30underThirty: Jerome Vileta, senior project co ordinator at Impact XM

1 week ago | conference-news.co.uk | Heather Nicholls

Over the course of the CN 30underThirty programme, Conference News will be speaking to members of the programme about their professional journey and the causes they’re championing to shape a more inclusive, forward-thinking industry. This week, meet Jerome Vileta, senior project co ordinator at Impact XM. For Vileta, entering the events industry was a natural extension of his passion for creating meaningful, people-first experiences.
The Bulb appointed to deliver sustainability programme for Invictus Games Birmingham 2027

1 week ago | conference-news.co.uk | Heather Nicholls

The Bulb, part of the Trivandi Group, has been appointed as sustainability consultancy for the Invictus Games 2027 in Birmingham. This appointment will support the games’ ambitious vision to deliver meaningful environmental and social impact while creating a sustainable approach for future host cities.
Record high year for conference and event turnover at Coventry Building Society Arena

1 week ago | conference-news.co.uk | Kristyna O'Connell

Conference, exhibition and event turnover has soared to a record high for Coventry Building Society Arena over the past year. The multi-purpose venue, which also hosts sport and entertainment and has more than 20,000 sqm of flexible event space, surpassed its record sales for conference and events for the last financial year. More than £8.9m of sales were completed in 2024/25, with £3.2m being new business brought into the Coventry venue for the first time.
Hard-earned wisdom from agency leaders

1 week ago | conference-news.co.uk | Heather Nicholls

As summer rolls around, it’s not just the season of sunshine and festivals, it’s also when thousands of graduates take their first steps into the world of work and interns begin testing the waters of potential careers. In an industry as dynamic and demanding as events, the early years can feel like a whirlwind of steep learning curves, big dreams and even bigger doubts. That’s why Conference News asked three agency leaders to share the wisdom they wish they’d had when they were starting out.
The 70%: Blaise Metreweli CMG first ever female MI6 chief

1 week ago | conference-news.co.uk | Kristyna O'Connell

The 70% celebrates the women who are reshaping the events industry, overcoming challenges, reaching leadership and inspiring the next generation to believe that it is possible. In this special edition, we spotlight a story that transcends our sector: the appointment of the first female chief of MI6, a landmark moment for women in leadership across all industries.