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Exhibition Centre Liverpool has once again shown its strength as one of the UK’s most versatile event destinations, hosting Comic Con Liverpool across its full waterfront campus. With more than 30,000 visitors, a multi venue layout and seamless integration with Ticket Quarter’s advanced ticketing, this edition demonstrated how Liverpool’s event campus supports large scale, fast growing conventions with world class production, smooth visitor flow and exceptional operational delivery.

IBTM World has announced Low Kee Hong, Creative Director at Manchester’s Aviva Studios, as a keynote speaker for this year’s conference. His session, “The Intersection of Art, Culture & Experience,” will explore how creativity, cultural insight and experiential storytelling are shaping the future of brand and audience engagement worldwide.

Elevate, the world’s largest free personal development community for event professionals, has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special gathering at Protein Studios. Mentors and mentees from across the industry came together to mark a decade of impact, connection and career growth, as Elevate opened registrations for its highly anticipated 2026 programme — already seeing a phenomenal response.

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is celebrating 40 years at the heart of Scotland’s cultural life. Since opening in 1985, the SEC has transformed Glasgow’s skyline, hosted world-class artists and global conferences, and played a key role in the city’s regeneration. A new video marks the milestone, charting the campus’s journey from its industrial roots to becoming a global events destination — home to the Armadillo, the OVO Hydro, and countless unforgettable moments that have shaped the city and its people.

Lime Venue Portfolio has announced the addition of Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre to its growing collection of iconic UK venues. The partnership brings one of the country’s most prestigious exhibition and convention destinations into the portfolio, enhancing choice for event organisers seeking scale, accessibility, and world-class facilities.

Integrated communications group DRPG has been named Global Agency of the Year at the 2025 C&IT Awards, marking a milestone 45th anniversary and its 45th industry win of the year. The recognition celebrates DRPG’s growth from a UK-based film agency into a global operation spanning Europe and North America, with clients including Lenovo, BT, and GSK. With continued expansion through DRPG Germany and the acquisition of The Special Event Company, the group has cemented its position as a world leader in creativity, collaboration, and integrated communications.