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Resources for event planners

Find out what Britain can offer your international business event across each nation – including destination inspiration, practical advice, supplier introductions and dedicated team support.

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Introduction

Britain is a country of diversity. From state-of-the-art venues and thriving business sectors to global accessibility and engaging product to inspire your delegates. Discover the unique offering of each nation and speak with dedicated teams to support you to deliver an impactful and memorable business event.

Looking to host your business event in Britain? Contact our nation partners:

Discover what England can offer your future business events and connect with a member of the MeetEngland team.

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This is Wales, a beautiful and connected place that combines generations of knowledge, expertise and welcome with a dedicated support service.

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Your partners in Scotland for conferences, conventions, meetings, incentives and more.

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Useful resources for event planners

Use our high-quality images and videos to make your marketing materials shine.

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Looking to extend your stay beyond your next event in Britain? Visit our multilingual and multi-currency shop to buy tickets tours and transport

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The VisitBritain Business Events team is here to support event partners from across Britain as well as event buyers and associations from all global markets.

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Bringing your business event to Britain

FAQs on travelling and organising a business event in Britain from Europe.

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Sustainability

Information and useful guides to help you create more environmentally friendly and sustainable events.
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Sustainability guides

Helping you plan sustainable, low carbon events with practical tips and action points.

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Sustainability checklists

Evaluate the eco credentials of your event from every angle – including food, energy, water, production and travel. These simple yet effective checklists are designed to help you make more sustainable choices.

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How to be a responsible delegate

Encourage delegates to leave a positive impact, with five key actions for a greener experience. This friendly and practical guide covers transport ideas, things to bring, sustainability success stories – and more. A useful tool for sharing pre-event.

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Diversity & Inclusion

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Pathway

Understand more how to embed diversity, equity and inclusion into your event design.
The framework gives wider definitions and best practices in understanding DEI. It explores the relevance within event transformation and offers practical advice to support organisations and event teams to accelerate positive change.

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Resources on sector strengths

Read about Britain’s business strengths in high performing sectors to attract quality attendance:
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Advanced manufacturing and engineering

Discover Britain’s proud industrial heritage and uncover how it continues to play a vital role in manufacturing and engineering development.

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Creative industries

From film to fashion, pop culture to literature, design to digital and gaming to event production, Britain is a global leader in creative industries.

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Education

Home to world leading educational institutions and research centres, uncover Britain’s rich heritage in academia.

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Energy

Learn how the country is leading the charge in energy diversification and transformation towards net zero.

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Finance and professional services

Britain is a global finance hub, leading the way in banking and investment, insurance, green finance and fintech.

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Food and drink

Britain is renowned as a lead innovator in the food and drink sector, employing people in all areas of the country.

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Healthcare and life sciences

The location of multiple medical and scientific discoveries and advancement, Britain boasts a strong history in healthcare and life sciences.

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Smart cities

Britain is creating more technologically enabled and sustainable cities to live and visit across the country, positioning itself as a genuine research and innovation powerhouse.

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Technology

Britain is one of the world’s premier locations for technology of all kinds, leading innovation and pioneering the digital revolution across all corners of the country.

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