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.

Some of UKEVENTS’ key objectives are:

• To engage with Government and policymakers to raise awareness of events to the UK economy and society and their ability to progress policy objectives.

• To advance the message of business events being a driver for international trade and exports and inward investment.

• To advance the message of sporting, cultural and festival events being a key driver of community cohesion and social wellbeing providing countless opportunities to destinations.