There are just four days to go until registration to attend Event Buyers Live (EBL) closes on October 30.

The hosted buyer event returns to Carden Park, Cheshire, from November 9-11 with a packed programme of pre-arranged supplier meetings, useful and relatable content, and unrivalled networking.

EBL26 will be the place to do business, focus, and plan for 2027 and beyond. But if you’re still wondering whether EBL is for you, here’s our rundown on what you can expect.

• EBL will welcome only 100 of the live event industry’s most influential organisers and 50 respected event suppliers and venues for pre-arranged face-to-face meetings. Business sits at the heart of the event.
• If you want to expand your contacts and network, the following organisers are just a handful of those who have signed up to attend: Superstruct, F1, SJM Concerts, Sportgate International, GMC Events, Method, Culture Liverpool, RG Live, Kilimanjaro Live, Krono Sport, The Great Run Company, NW Live, LFX Events, Coventry City Council, LS Events, RHS, ASO UK, Cuffe and Taylor, Southport Flower Show, NineThree, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Great British Festivals, Creamfields, Verve, and Mari Group.
• Discuss procurement and project requirements in pre-arranged one-on-one meetings with event suppliers. Nail your supply chain before Christmas.
• The organising team is supported by a team of industry ambassadors who are there to help you. Don’t feel daunted walking into a room full of strangers. We’ll introduce you to a “buddy” and help you to familiarise yourself with the venue.
• Adverse weather planning, AI in events, community engagement, clean power and energy usage, site and operations management, and queue design are just some of the topics being discussed in dedicated roundtables.
• EBL is not an exhibition. A personalised itinerary is created for you using the information you provide – simply select the suppliers you’d like to meet and the content sessions you want to take part in. We do the rest. Yes, the format is intense, but there’s a nice vibe. It’s a really productive event and we look after you. Experience it once and you’ll know exactly what we mean.
• Our content takes place in a small-group setting. Expertly hosted. All sessions are designed for you to openly share experiences and take home key advice.
• Don’t worry about a post-lunch carb coma – join one of our NetWalks. Meet someone new whilst getting some steps in.
• Sign up for a dedicated workshop on Martyn’s Law. This session – lead by the Home Office, the SIA, and UKCMA – is designed to bust some myths, ease nerves, and answer the most common questions about the new legislation.
• What do you want to get out of attending EBL? Register now, tell us your preferences and we’ll create a personalised itinerary just for you. An entire schedule based on the things you tell us – the people you want to meet and the content you don’t want to miss.

Still unsure? Janine Walmsley, event director of Event Buyers Live, explains why you should attend: “There’s a lot of excitement for EBL26. Register now if you want to have some open conversations with suppliers, meet some really lovely people, and share ideas in dedicated content sessions, but if you want to come along, jump online now.

“Register today if you don’t want to miss out. You’ve got until Friday to join our #100club.”

If you wish to apply and attend Event Buyers Live in-person, simply visit www.eventbuyerslive.com