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The Must-Attend Industry Events for Event Planners
Calendar: The Best Events for Event Planners to Attend
To help you make the most of the year ahead, our team has rounded up the best upcoming networking events, trade shows, and event 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. With this in mind, this curated calendar is a roadmap to explore innovations and ideas, make meaningful connections, and strengthen your professional network.
To make planning easier, our regularly updated calendar has your diary covered for every month of the year so you never miss an opportunity.
Key events include International Confex, The Meetings Show, IMEX Frankfurt, IMEX America, Event Tech Live and IBTM World. Each offers different opportunities for event professionals, from networking and education to discovering venues, production partners and event technology. Below, we’ve organised these opportunities by month for you to find the next events you’ll attend all in one place.
Event industry events in January 2027
The Event Technology Forum is a highly focused event tech event, 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, innovative solutions, and also, tailored networking to elevate event strategies.
Event industry events in February 2027
micebook expo | 1 – 7 February | St. Paul’s, London
micebook EXPO is the industry platform’s flagship event. Designed for event planners, EXPO offers meaningful connections, content, and community.
London Summer Events Show | 9 – 10 February | London
The London Summer Event Show is a unique exhibition experience focused on seasonal event planning. The show is organised by Story Events, also running parallel with its sister event (the London Christmas Party Show).
AIME | 15 – 17 February | Melbourne, Australia
The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event is the leading trade event for the industry in APAC. International and local planners come together with the best event suppliers.
The Employee Xperience Expo | 23 February | London
EX is a one-day event designed to support people professionals navigate employee experiences.
Event industry events in March
Miss Jones Spring Fair | March | London
The Miss Jones Spring Fair is a networking event organised for event bookers. The fair provides a platform to connect with venues, suppliers, as well as other industry professionals.
The Sustainable Events Lounge | March | BMA House
Event Industry News returns to the iconic BMA House in London to unveil the Sustainable Events Lounge.
International Confex | 3 -4 March | London
Standing as a beacon of connection for the events industry, 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 for over 35 years, the Event Production Show (EPS) is the UK’s longest-running event for professionals.
Industry events happening in April
BNC Show | 20 April | Westminster
As part of a community for corporate event planners, the BNC hosts its first annual networking event in April.
Meetings Show Asia Pacific | 21 – 22 April | Singapore
Following its APAC debut in 2024, event suppliers across continents convene at the Meetings Show exhibition to meet buyers.
London Experience Week | April | London
London Experience Week brings together creators, leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators from 40 countries. Together, they build the future of experiences from experiential marketing to tech innovation.
Industry events in May
Experiential Marketing Summit | May | Las Vegas
EMS is designed to prepare event marketers for what’s next. As well as being part of a three day conversation with brand-side executives, attendees can find the solutions to thrive.
IMEX Frankfurt | 11 – 13 May | Germany
IMEX Frankfurt is where the global events industry comes together annually for the largest trade show of its kind. With over 3,000 global meeting planners and suppliers, the show is key to the global events community.
Campaign 360 Asia | May | Singapore
At Campaign 360, Asia’s leading brand marketers cover engaging discussions, including budget challenges, collaboration with CMOs, and differentiation 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 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-making, cocktail-making, 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.
C&IT Festival of Forums | 6 – 8 July | Liverpool
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.
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.
Run 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 | 29 October | The Drum, Wembley
Launched in 2025, the Accessible Events Show is the UK’s only dedicated event focused on accessibility and inclusion in event planning. 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 four day event brings suppliers and buyers from every sector of the meetings industry together for 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 bringing together event and marketing professionals. From the trade show floor to the inspiring Speaker Series, guests are surrounded by opportunities for growth.
BNC Show | 29 October | De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms
As part of the Buyer’s Networking Club that celebrates event managers with a series of events, membership, and support packages, the BNC Show runs in both summer and winter.
Event Organisers Summit | 12 — 13 | Heathrow, London
A focused event that brings together meetings and event professionals and key industry suppliers.
Cvent CONNECT Europe | 20 – 22 | InterContinental London
Cvent CONNECT Europe is an annual user conference and industry event for event professionals. Join this event in person or virtually to experience cutting-edge event technology and leave with new ideas, best practices, and new business relationships.
Industry events in November
A carbon neutral event created as a platform to navigate event sustainability and connect likeminded event professionals with environmentally friendly venues and suppliers.
Global Incentive Summit | 2 – 5 November | Madrid
Northstar Travel Group brings the incentive travel industry together at The Global Incentive Summit to meet the top hotels and DMCs.
Event Tech Live brings event professionals and event technology companies together. Its exhibition features the latest in event technology, software, and innovations, providing the tools to take advantage of technology for events.
IBTM World is a leading event for the meetings industry. It brings together 3,000+ destinations and suppliers with 15,000+ industry professionals from across the world.
At the B2B Marketing Expo, the latest tools and strategies for marketing success come to life. Discover innovative technologies and gain actionable insights to elevate your marketing performance.
Event Buyers Live (EBL) offers opportunities to exchange best practice, network, and procure suppliers.
Production Futures on Tour | 19 November | Yorkshire
Production Futures On Tour is a free event for young people to discover the range of career opportunities in production. The event brings together industry professionals and employers from events, music, theatre, broadcast and film.
How to list your industry event
This industry event calendar is regularly updated to help event planners fill their diaries and stay ahead of the ever-changing landscape of events. Designed specifically for the events industry, this calendar includes major industry events and networking opportunities across the UK, Europe, USA, and Asia.
Is your event missing? Contact us at hello@wearebroadsword.com to get listed on this calendar.
What’s next?
Industry conferences and exhibitions are valuable opportunities to discover new ideas, meet suppliers and explore emerging technologies. The real value comes from applying those insights to events.
At Broadsword, we bring event strategy, event management, and technical production together to create corporate events and brand experiences. Our team helps organisations turn ideas into experiences.
Whether you are exploring new event technology, rethinking your audience experience or planning a major corporate conference, the right combination of strategy, creativity and delivery can help turn inspiration into meaningful results.
Explore our event management services, event production services and event technology services.
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