Published by Neil Thompson, 11th September 2025
The Business of Events (TBOE), the independent Think Tank for the events sector, has announced the date and venue for its Global Policy Forum 2026, along with the launch of its new Partnership Prospectus.
The Global Policy Forum will return to IET London: Savoy Place on Tuesday 7th July 2026, with the opportunity to pre-register for the event here.
TBOE’s Forum examines the current economic and political climate and reviews the latest policy developments affecting the events sector. In 2025, it attracted 300 senior leaders from destinations, venues, exhibition organisers, event agencies, associations and trade bodies.
Attendees are joined by MPs who serve on the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events, plus Ministers, officials and policymakers.
The 2025 Forum, which took place on 1 April at IET London: Savoy Place was attended by, amongst others, Sir Chris Bryant MP, the former Minister of State for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries and Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee.
Dame Caroline attended the Global Policy Forum to announce that a group of cross-party MPs will examine the business events sector and propose recommendations to the Government as part of a specialised Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee inquiry.
“IET London: Savoy Place has been proud to host The Business of Events Global Policy Forum for the past two years, and we look forward to welcoming attendees back in 2026. Being a TBOE Partner has not only brought valuable recognition to our venue but also created meaningful opportunities for our team to engage with a wide and influential network of industry leaders.”
Jess Mooney, Business Development Manager, IET London: Savoy Place
On the eve of the 2026 Forum, TBOE will host a Westminster Dinner, where Partners can meet with APPG for Events MPs in a relaxed setting to begin the conversation as to how the event sector can be better supported.
Details of the benefits of becoming a TBOE Partner are included in the organisation’s new Partnership Prospectus for the year ahead. The Prospectus also details several levels of additional partnership available for the Global Policy Forum, ranging from Headline Sponsor to Forum Supporter. Each level of investment provides branding, recognition, invites and participation.
TBOE partners receive branding on all research reports, policy documents and white papers, invitations to speak at events and join panel discussions, the shared benefits of PR and Media activities, plus the shared benefits of lobbying activities.
TBOE’s Director of News & Content, Mike Fletcher, said: “Our primary role is to raise the importance and profile of events as a driver of economic and social growth and to maximise the opportunities achieved by having a strong sector. We achieve this through a combination of Content, Engagement, Advocacy and Policy, bringing together senior leaders to connect with the Government, policymakers and influencers, public sector organisations and Members of Parliament. By becoming a TBOE partner, you’ll help us continue this important work.”
TBOE does not receive direct government or public sector funding and therefore relies on the ongoing commercial support of its strategic partners and sponsors.
For more information on The Business of Events and ways to become involved, visit https://thebusinessofevents.co.uk/
