Identity sets sights on APAC with strategic Australia launch
30 March 2026
Identity expands to Australia. UK experience agency acquires EPG to deliver major events across four continents.
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Australasia
EC Group acquisition brings together Ivory Worldwide and Event Concept
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Harcourts International appoints new head of events and partnerships
Australasia
Destination South Australia showcase returns for 22nd year
Flight Centre Travel Group acquires UK's Fresh Group agency
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No convention centre hub this year as Austin SXSW puts its faith in Clubhouses
13 March 2026
SXSW marks 40 years with change. The festival has trimmed from 10 to seven days as attendance dropped and venues shifted across Austin following convention centre closure.
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AMEX GBT reports strong Q4 results
Business Travel
Imagination appoints new global head of marketing & PR
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The Arinex Group launches creative agency fieldstate and announces new leadership appointment
Australasia
BestCities wraps 2026 Global Forum in Guadalajara, and aims for Dubai in 2027
Latin America
Imagination Australia appoints Laurel Cook as strategy director
20 February 2026
Major hire for Imagination in Australia. Laurel Cook joins from immersive tech platform Curiious to lead agency's strategy.
Australasia
Lightning Bolt strikes twice for business events and association support
Australasia
Identity opens new Dubai office at Expo City
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INVNT appoints new creative director in EMEA
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Identity expands US presence with coast to coast investment and major activations
North America
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Strata Group appoints Michael Wyrley-Birch as president
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Identity unveils new direction for ‘golden age of experience’
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Verve launches new Singapore office
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