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Welcome to NewcastleGateshead - a city where history, innovation and warm Northern charm come together to create unforgettable experiences for meetings and events. Take a whirlwind tour to discover why NewcastleGateshead should be your next business events destination.

Welcome to Greater Manchester and it’s waterfront destination where innovation, creativity, and business events come together effortlessly. Set against a backdrop of world-leading media, culture and cutting-edge design, Salford Quays & MediaCity offer a destination that feels both forward-thinking and unmistakably Manchester.

Welcome to Birmingham - a city set in the very heart of England. Built on bold ideas, connection and creativity, Birmingham is perfect for business events that are looking to leave a lasting impression. Take a whirlwind tour to discover why Birmingham should be your next business events destination.

Welcome to Brighton - a city where creativity meets the coast, and business events are anything but ordinary. Bold, colourful and full of character, Brighton delivers vibrant, unexpected experiences that energise delegates. Take a whirlwind tour to explore why Brighton should be your next business events destination.

Welcome to Cambridge – a city defined by innovation, extraordinary talent, and a world-shaping legacy. For event planners, it’s a destination that offers far beyond lecture halls and libraries. Take a whirlwind tour to discover why Cambridge should be your next business event destination.

Welcome to Leeds – a city where creativity meets commerce and every event becomes an unforgettable experience. It's easy to reach but impossible to forget. Take a whirlwind tour and explore why Leeds should be your next business events destination.

Welcome to Liverpool – compact, well-connected and bursting with character, this UNESCO City of Music in the North of England is unexpected, inspiring and unforgettable. Take a whirlwind tour to discover why Liverpool should be your next business events destination.

Welcome to Sheffield – the Northern city once famed for forging steel, now forging unforgettable experiences. Take a whirlwind tour and uncover why Sheffield should be your next business events destination.

MeetEngland hosted its annual European trade mission in Geneva, Paris and Brussels from 1-4 July 2025. Alongside leading English convention bureaus, they engaged with international associations who organise congresses aligned to key growth sectors in England.

In collaboration with Hire Space, we explore the critical need for the events industry to take action on sustainability. With pressure mounting on businesses to make real change, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a key tool to reduce environmental impact and create greener events.

Like so many aspects of event planning, the way in which people find and book venues for their events is evolving fast. Our AI series with Hire Space continues with a look at the evolution of venue sourcing and the recent innovations in smart technology helping to accelerate the process of booking business events.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the events industry, enabling planners to automate mundane tasks and focus on creating more personalised and engaging experiences. In the first of our four-part blog series collaboration with Hire Space, we look at how AI is helping creativity come to the fore for event planners.

Ambassador programmes are an invaluable way to secure prestigious and world-leading events in key sectors, with industry experts who are passionate about their field and their city. In this blog, we look into the growing number of programmes around England and the relationship between convention bureaus and ambassadors.