Research

The ICE Annual Benchmarking Report 2025, supported by Cvent, reveals a confident and evolving corporate events industry, with brands placing renewed trust in live event marketing. The report shows that event organisers are taking on broader roles, delivering greater impact with smaller teams, and gaining increased recognition as strategic business partners. With 61% identifying as both strategist and deliverer, and 90% tracking event performance, organisers are proving their ability to drive ROI, harness technology, and shape business success through live experiences.

Local ambassador, David Crozier, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement at Queen’s University Belfast’s Centre for Secure Information Technologies shares his experience of CYBERUK 2023. Throughout April Northern…