DRPG has expanded its global footprint with the opening of a new London studio, Studio Dean Street, and the acquisition of Munich based film and virtual events agency RPNext. Together, the moves strengthen DRPG’s creative, film and digital capabilities across the UK, Germany and the wider DACH region.
DRPG marked its 45th anniversary by delivering its 45th CSR project, hosting a festive charity celebration for families supported by the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust at its Hartlebury headquarters.
M&S Bank Arena Liverpool has achieved Greener Arena 2025 Highly Commended certification from A Greener Future, recognising its deep commitment to sustainability, responsible operations and environmental leadership across every part of the venue.
David Osgathorp, Performance Consultant for Oracle Red Bull Racing, challenged IBTM attendees to rethink performance, showing how mental wellness and wellbeing are as crucial as technical ability.
Creative agency DRPG is shaping the future of creative careers with the UK’s first Scenic Construction Technician Apprenticeship and its most interactive Sparks Live event yet, empowering young voices and building a new generation of industry talent.
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.
B Corp certified event agency Broadsword has launched a practical sustainability guide to help event professionals reduce environmental impact and plan greener experiences. From marketing and communications to merchandise and gifting, the guide offers actionable advice to build more sustainable event strategies that create lasting, positive change.
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.