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CELTIC MANOR RESORT RENAMES CONFERENCE CENTRE IN MEMORY OF IAN EDWARDS

Prestige Events Magazine

Ian was the conference centre manager when the Resort Hotel opened in 1999 and, after returning to Celtic Manor in 2008, he played a huge part in attracting and delivering a wide variety of successful events within the facilities that now bear his name.

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15Hatfields celebrates a record-breaking quarter

Prestige Events Magazine

The South Bank venue, which opened its doors in 2008, has achieved a 13.6% One of central Londons leading sustainable events venues, 15Hatfields , has recorded its best trading quarter to date.

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Anniversary Stories: LP Steele of POPLIFE Looks Back, and to the Future

Event Marketer

What helped POPLIFE stay afloat and evolve through challenging times like the 2008 recession or COVID? The city has become an epicenter for cultural innovation and has had a massive impact on the agency not only from the people we get to engage with, but the events and key moments we activate at.

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Smart Moves at PCMA, M&IW and More

Smart Meetings

He joined VisitScotland Business Events in 2008 and has served as head of business events for the past 14 years. Neil Brownlee Neil Brownlee, PCMA Brownlee, the head of business events at VisitScotland , has been inaugurated as the 2025 chair of PCMA.

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Rennie Colelli: Championing AV Innovation and the Spirit of the Event Industry

Canadian Special Events

RC: In 2008, I had a turning point in my career. RC: The biggest challenge came in 2008 when I had to start over with bb Blanc. His responses are complemented by observations that reveal the man behind the magic, offering a glimpse into the qualities that make him a leader, mentor, and visionary. CSE: Every entrepreneur faces hurdles.

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Connection Is the New Currency

PCMA Convene

I correctly predicted the backlash against globalization about 25 years ago, the global debt crisis before 2008, and the rise of populism across the globe before the U.K. I’m somebody who has historically had great success in making predictions about where the world is going. voted to Brexit, which surprised a lot of people at the time.

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Stova Earns Top Honors in G2 Winter 2025 Reports for User Adoption and ROI

Stova

2008: Recognizing demand, the company commercialized its solutions, expanding to serve a broader market. 2016-2017: A period of strategic acquisitions bolstered Stovas capabilities, incorporating best-in-class technologies such as Zentila, LOOPD, and ITN International to enhance product offerings.

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