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This year marks the
fifth edition of Global
Exhibitions Day (GED),
which is celebrated
on 3 June 2020. The
theme for GED 2020 is
powerful: ‘exhibitions
are key to rebuilding
economies’. The occasion
is actively supported by
global association of
the exhibition industry,
UFI, and 41 partner
associations throughout
the world. Visit: www.
globalexhibitionsday.org
The University of
Westminster’s digitally
savvy BA Hons Tourism
and Events Management
students are looking for
opportunities to apply
their knowledge and
the experience they
have gained during
their studies. If you are
looking to provide vital
experience, please
contact Lindsey
Hanford at L.Hanford@
westminster.ac.uk
Gateshead Council’s
development partner
Ask:PATRIZIA has
submitted a full planning
application for the
£260m Gateshead Quay
arena, conference and
exhibition centre. The
7,400sqm development is
situated on the Newcastle
Gateshead Quayside,
directly in front of the
Millennium bridge. The
venue will host both
international conferences
and exhibitions in addition
to music and cultural
events.
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#EventProfs Got
Talent 2020 goes
live
Expocast and Mash
Media has announced
#EventProfs Got
Talent 2020, which
will launch on 3
June to mark Global
Exhibitions Day.
Entries are now
open to everyone
working in the events
industry around the
world.
Those wanting to
get involved will need
send in a video of
them performing their
talent, and judges
will determine the
finalists, who will then
have the chance to
perform live at the
EN Awards, which will
take place in London
when it is safe to do
so.
To find out more
about entering and to
learn the full criteria,
email Natasha Layal
on epgt@expocast.
co.uk.
MCM Comic Con cancels
Birmingham, Manchester and
Scotland events
Organisers of the MCM Comic Con conventions in the
UK have cancelled the rest of their planned UK events
this summer across the UK. The decision to cancel the
Manchester, Birmingham and Scotland events follows
the London gathering earlier being postponed due to the
ongoing Covid-19 crisis.
An organiser statement read: “It is with a heavy heart that
we today announce the cancellation of MCM Birmingham
Comic Con June, MCM London Comic Con July, MCM
Manchester Comic Con August, and MCM Scotland Comic
Con September following the escalation of Covid-19 in the
UK, Europe, and globally.
“Our aim since the beginning has always been to put on
the best events for you as possible, a space for you to gather
together, be yourselves, and make memories with those
who matter to you most. Unfortunately, after extensive
discussions with all the relevant public health, local and
national authorities we have taken the difficult decision not
to go ahead with the events at this time.
“Refunds for ticket holders, pre-paid photo and
autographs, exhibitors, retailers and artists will all be
automatically processed, with no further action needed on
your part. We aim to have all refunds processed before the
end of June and we appreciate your continued patience and
understanding.”
Organisers pledged to return as a physical even “when safe
to do so”.
06 — June