Voyage Control are the experts in logistics and supply chain software.
They purpose built their initial platform for the events industry to manage deliveries, on site capacity and resources as well as providing reporting and analytics.
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Momentus Technologies is a global provider of industry-leading venue and event management solutions that empower organisations to create extraordinary moments.
With over 50,000 users in more than 50 countries, Momentus serves the needs of convention and exhibition centres, higher education, corporate, stadiums and arenas, arts and culture centres.
Its powerful intuitive platform alongside intelligent data-driven solutions and unparalleled expertise provides customers a view of past, present and future event operations to increase end-to-end visibility, optimise efficiency and achieve business goals.
Founded in 1985, Momentus is headquartered in the United States. The company's employees work across the globe.
HotelMap is the world’s largest hotel booking platform for conferences and trade shows.
Large scale hotel booking is complex - the process is very manual for both the group booker and the hotel.
HotelMap is modernising this £110 billion sector with a fully automated technology platform, focusing only on the unique requirements of this niche sector.
The HotelMap platform is already used by the world’s largest event organisers and all major hotel brands in 512 cities worldwide.
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Full Circle is one of the UK’s leading full-service exhibition stand contractors, delivering creative, reliable and sustainable solutions across the UK and Europe. Following a management buyout in 2024, the company is now owned and led by its leadership team, driven by the values of relationships, expertise, all-in and loyalty.
From shell schemes to bespoke builds and fully managed turnkey packages, Full Circle offers end-to-end project delivery. With in-house print and production capabilities, as well as a team of experienced event and project managers, they work closely with venue teams across health and safety, electrics and logistics to ensure smooth, high-quality execution.
In 2024, Full Circle successfully delivered over 110 shows across 27 venues - with an approach balancing creativity, precision and responsiveness, ensuring each client’s vision is realised with care and attention to detail.
As a Tier 5 ESSA-accredited contractor, sustainability is central to operations, using eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient practices as standard across all builds.
Headquartered in Manchester, Full Circle combines Northern grit, creativity and a commitment to craftsmanship, making every project exceptional.
Showsec is the UK’s most trusted crowd management, venue and event security specialist, with an international reputation for excellence.
Established in 1978, the company has over 45 years experience delivering scalable security solutions across a wide range of events, from international music tours and major sporting fixtures to royal ceremonies and cultural festivals.
With a workforce of over 5,000 trained professionals, including supervisors, stewards and SIA-licensed staff, Showsec is trusted to manage some of the UK’s highest-profile events, including the F1 British Grand Prix, London’s New Year’s Eve celebrations and the King’s Coronation.
Showsec prioritises innovation and staff development through in-house training, a custom scheduling app, an AI-powered staff chatbot and a comprehensive eLearning platform. Its Management Development Programme has supported over 100 staff into leadership roles.
The company holds SIA Approved Contractor status, ISO 9001 certification and the Investors in People Silver Award, underlining its commitment to excellence and industry leadership.
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Weblib is a technology company specialising in connectivity and smart building solutions. The company designs innovative platforms to simplify the management of WiFi, enterprise networks and connected spaces. Its solutions enable organisations - from retail to offices and hospitality - to deliver a seamless, secure and sustainable digital experience to their users. With a presence in Europe and internationally, Weblib supports its clients in transforming their network infrastructures into true drivers of performance and engagement.
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ASP provide content managed exhibition, conference and association websites. ASP are fun people to do serious business with! ASP's senior management team have a combined involvement in the events indu ... -
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Creative Group is a dynamic collective of specialists on a mission to shape unforgettable brand experiences. An exhibition, event and experiential agency creating moments people remember long after th ... -
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Founded more than three decades ago, Eclipse has emerged as a luminary in creative and technical event production, with a global reach. With a team of over 100 professionals, Eclipse integrates cuttin ... -
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Excel London first opened in November 2000, in London’s Royal Docks. 25 years later it has become one of Europe’s largest and most successful venues, hosting some 400 events per year and welcoming aro ... -
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Excel London Hospitality provides a wide range of catering and hospitality across conferences, events, meetings and exhibitions at Excel London. Their specialist in-house team work in partnership with ... -
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Award winning provider of event registration for organisers of trade shows, consumer events and conferences. Jonas offers a wealth of knowledge & experience, rapid product development, strong relation ... -
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Just One Tree is a non-profit company removing CO2 from the atmosphere through global reforestation. There has never been a more urgent need to revive damaged ecosystems than now. Just One Tree make i ... -
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The Nook range of event-friendly withdrawal pods, made in the UK and designed with inclusivity and sustainability in mind, providing event attendees with a calming haven in which to sit and escape the ... -
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nQ legal is a boutique commercial law firm based in Manchester. Working in a number of different sectors they have been managing clients involved in the venue and events sector for many years. They co ... -
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Perton Signs was established in 1864 and has been working in the exhibition industry since the early days of the old Agricultural Hall, now the Business Design Centre, and the opening of the Grand Hal ... -
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Established in 2022, The Power of Events (UK) is a not-for-profit company delivering a comprehensive platform to showcase, respect and value the world-leading UK events industry. It provides a one-sto ... -
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Whitespace, part of Creaplan Group is a leading UK hub for innovative brand experiences, bringing together three award-winning business units: Skyline Whitespace (exhibition stand design & build), Whi ... -
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The Women in Exhibitions (WIE) Network was officially launched in 2018 with the aim of supporting the continued professional development of women working in exhibitions and providing opportunities for ...
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