There are just three days to go until the application window to attend Event Buyers Live (EBL) closes on October 31.
The hosted buyer event returns to Carden Park, Cheshire, from November 10-12 with a packed programme of unrivalled networking, relatable content, and productive pre-arranged supplier meetings.
EBL25 will be the place to do business, focus, and plan for 2026 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 48 respected event suppliers 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: Far and Beyond, A.S.O UK, LS Events, Euro 2028, Live Nation, Imagination, Hyve Group, Superstruct, RunThrough, CarFest, TFI Lodestar, The Jockey Club, MainStage, The Great Run Company, and RG Live.
- If you’re in charge of budgets, you like benchmarking different services and products, and you want to forge genuine relationships with other event professionals, EBL is for you.
- 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.
- Discuss procurement and project requirements in pre-arranged one-on-one meetings with event suppliers. Nail your supply chain before Christmas.
- EBL is not an exhibition. The format is intense yet informal. Experience it once and you’ll know exactly what we mean.
- This year’s event features some new content sessions. The “How” sessions demonstrate what can be achieved when you collaborate with a supplier or freelancer. For example, learn how Victorious Festival shaved almost £30,000 off its fuel bill this year by working with its power provider.
- Sustainability, site management, accessibility, Zone Ex, and adverse weather planning are just some of the topics being discussed in dedicated roundtables.
- When you’re on site, how often do you say that it’s important to look out for others? Well, now you can with our special training and development programme. We have sessions dedicated to harm reduction and welfare, event control and the role you play, and neurodivergence.
- Take part in CPR and defibrillator training with the British Heart Foundation.
- 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.
- EBL is working with EventWell to provide a supervised and fully-functioning mental wellness hub and quiet room.
- Have some fun and do some good. Bid for some great prizes in our live auction and help us to raise vital funds for British Heart Foundation.
- Don’t worry about a post-lunch carb coma – join one of our NetWalks. Meet someone new whilst getting some steps in.
- What do you want to get out of attending EBL? Apply 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? Neil Fagg, founder of EBL, explains why you should attend EBL: “There’s a lot of excitement for EBL25. The networking is genuine, the pre-arranged meetings are authentic, the conversations are frank, and the content sessions are open. We do have a couple of surprises up our sleeve that are designed to give all our guests something to talk about. So if you would like to find out what they are, apply now. You’ve got until Friday to join our #100club.”
•If you wish to apply and attend EBL25 in-person, simply visit www.eventbuyerslive.com
Author: Kizzy Allott
Kizzy Allott is Publisher at Event Industry News, where she has been a driving force behind the brand for over a decade. With a deep understanding of the events sector and a passion for storytelling, Kizzy leads the platform’s commercial and content strategy, connecting the industry through news, insights, and meaningful conversations. She is dedicated to championing innovation, amplifying industry voices, and ensuring event professionals stay informed, inspired, and future-focused.
