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The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has, today, announced Rob May, executive chairman of ramsac, will open the AEV annual conference at Excel London on Friday 14 November 2025.

An author and leading voice on AI, cybersecurity and business leadership, May has decades of experience advising C-suites and leadership teams and specialises in demystifying emerging technologies and helping businesses harness innovation safely and effectively.

Rachel Parker, CEO, AEV, commented, “Rob is known for his straightforward delivery and fastpaced and practical sessions, which perfectly complements the theme of this year’s conference ‘Accelerate. Shaping the future of event venues.’”

The dynamic programme for the ninth annual AEV conference will explore how to enhance the event experience and drive the industry forward. Relevant to event industry professionals, the programme is packed with sessions focussing on the impact of Protect Duty, generational workforce dynamics and viewing venues through a retail lens. The full programme is now available on the AEV conference website.

Parker added, “Our attendees will be challenged to face the uncomfortable truths about AI and how to operate through it – no sugar coating. Rob will set the tone for the conference and we will continue with that energy throughout the day.”

Booking is now open, offering an early bird rate until Friday 17 October 2025.

Tickets include entry to the icebreaker event on Thursday 13 November 2025 at The Waterfront, Royal Victoria Dock, London where delegates can enjoy street food and refreshments with colleagues old and new prior to the main event.

Members and guest delegates can purchase tickets and find out more by visiting https://www.aevconference.org.uk .

Stuart goldsmith – Image credit Matt Crockett

beam and the MIA (Meetings Industry Association) have announced that Stuart Goldsmith, internationally acclaimed climate comedian and speaker, will deliver a keynote at the ESG Summit on 15th September 2025, at Warwick Conferences.

Complementing the summit theme of championing responsible business in events, Goldsmith’s unique blend of sharp wit and powerful insight will address one of the most pressing issues of our time – the climate crisis.

Well known for his intelligent and thought-provoking stand-up, Goldsmith has performed climate comedy on the BBC’s Live at the Apollo, Conan in Los Angeles, and at leading global festivals. His 2023 solo show Spoilers won Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2023, received five-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and was widely praised for its ability to confront sustainability with humour and hope.

Goldsmith’s work has featured across BBC News, Radio Times, and News UK, and he has appeared at leading sustainability events including the Net Zero Festival, Blue Earth Summit, and GreenBiz in the US. His performances engage audiences and alleviate our collective dread by using comedy to tackle a serious subject.

Louisa Watson, beam Chair, welcomes Goldsmith to the event line-up, commenting: “Stuart’s ability to combine comedy with such a serious and urgent topic offers a brilliantly refreshing way to inspire conversations and action. His voice will help lift the tone for a summit dedicated to shaping a more sustainable and responsible future for the events industry.”

Alongside Goldsmith’s keynote, the collaborative ESG Summit 2025 will feature content curated in partnership with isla, Greengage, event:decision, Circular Life, and Scopes Carbon. The programme features panel discussions, interactive breakout sessions, and best practice case studies designed to accelerate the industry’s progress towards embedding ESG as a core business strategy.

For more information and to register for the ESG Summit 2025, visit https://beam-org.uk/events/beam-and-mia-esg-summit/.

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beam and MIA announce Stuart Goldsmith as ESG Summit keynote speaker