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Founded by a woman by CEO Holly Moore in 2012, Manchester-based agency Make Events has grown into a successful event agency. Now, after more than a decade of evolution, the agency has unveiled a bold new brand that shows great progress in its journey. New Era: Why did we need a brand? After 13 years of business and global pandemic, the decision to rebrand comes from the need to adjust the event to its evolution, value, future ambitions and agency identity. The company did a post-Covid relocation, but never achieved the credibility of the 2016 brand refresh. CEO Holly Moore…

Several malicious packages have been discovered throughout the NPM, Python and Ruby package repositories. This illustrates the various supply chain threats that drain money from cryptocurrency wallets, erase the entire codebase after installation, remove telegram API tokens, and once again lurk in the open source ecosystem. The findings come from multiple reports published by CheckMarx, ReversingLab, Safety, and Sockets. Below is a list of packages identified across these platforms – Socket noted that two malicious gems were released by threat actors under the alias BùiNam, Buidanhnam and Si_Mobile days after Vietnam ordered a nationwide ban on telegram messaging apps later…

Conference News announces that registrations are currently open for CN Sustainability Summit 2025, which will be held at the Chicago Booth London Conference Centre in central London on Tuesday, July 15th. In its fourth year, CN Sustainability Summit continues to provide a dedicated platform to promote sustainable change across the event industry. Gathering sustainability-oriented event organizers, innovative suppliers and industry experts, the 2025 Summit will feature engaging content sessions for the day, curated roundtables, one-on-one meetings and joint networking opportunities. This is the opportunity to exchange practical tools, fresh ideas and real-world solutions that can shape the more sustainable event…

Police in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, have arrested a man accused of killing 17-year-old social media influencer Sana Yousaf. Yousaf, who has hundreds of thousands of followers on Tiktok and Instagram, was shot dead at his home on Monday, the latest notable instance of suspected murder in Pakistan. What happened to Sana Yousaf? Local media reported that he was shot dead at his Islamabad home, according to a police report seen by Dawn, a Pakistani news outlet, filed by Yousaf’s mother, Fazana Yousaf. The report added that Yousaf was shot twice in her chest and was taken to hospital, but died…

An increase in stocks in US-China relations regarding the implementation of an agreement to roll back tariffs and trade restrictions.President Donald Trump said his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping Palliao was “very difficult to make a deal” days after accusing China of violating the agreement to overthrow tariffs and trade restrictions. “I like President XI of China, and it’s always, and it’s always, but he’s very strict and it’s very difficult to make a deal,” Trump said in a post on Wednesday about the True Social Online Platform. On Monday, White House spokesman Caroline Leavitt said Trump would speak to XI…

Lake Holloman, a seemingly quiet desert lake to the west of Alamogordo, New Mexico, is revealed as an environmental hotspot for PFAS pollution. A comprehensive study by researchers at the University of New Mexico Southwestern Biology Museum (MSB) found that the lake was identified as the epicenter of an ecological crisis that may have started more than 30 years ago. The study is based on the initial findings of 2021, and records unprecedented levels and levels of synthetic compounds known as polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) – eternal chemicals, in almost every component of the lake ecosystem. These chemicals are known for…

Verve has launched its own full-service agency, BiteMark, the agency behind some of Europe’s most memorable brand experiences. After decades of anticipating the next thing and helping brands cut out, Verve is evolving its creative capabilities into new products. Bitemark, born from Verve’s deep connection to culture and trend spotting at the street level, is a creative force immersed in insight and instincts, designed to provide advertising that not only show up but displays. BiteMark is built for brands that want to be sharp, agile and plug in, providing bold ideas that drive real impact. From disruptive campaigns to trend-first…

Sponsored content Forty years after the grand opening, the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) is thriving. With the millions of pounds of transformation completed, the South Coast’s biggest conferences, exhibitions and entertainment venues are ready for a new era of world-class new events. When the Bournemouth International Centre opened its doors in September 1984, it was welcomed as a game changer. Local leaders envisioned a venue that transforms sleepy season beach towns into a year-round destination filled with vibrant events, exhibitions and entertainment. mission? Bold and clear: Weave conferences, exhibitions and entertainment activities in Bournemouth fabrics. Fast forward to 40 years…

A new community has emerged in the event industry. Spark aims to ignite leadership, amplify voices, and promote women’s growth in tech-centric events and marketing roles. Spark is for professionals from emerging leaders to veteran executives who want community, collaboration and career clarity. Benefits include access to curated networking opportunities, mentoring from industry pioneers, educational content designed with women in mind, and safe spaces to ask questions, share victory and grow together. Ultimately, Spark helps women go even faster by giving them the Spark and support they need to thrive. It was founded by Storyblok, Content Manager for Databricks Events…

Dr Kate Lancaster, Chair of the Plasma Physics Group at the Institute of Physics, reflects on the UK’s plasma science landscape, discussing innovative projects, applications, and collaborations that position the country as a leader in the field. The Institute of Physics’ (IOP) Plasma Physics Group functions as an overarching body promoting plasma science and addressing relevant needs within our community. We aim to cover a wide range of expertise within plasma research, from high-power laser-plasma interactions, magnetically confined fusion plasmas, such as tokamaks and stellarators, to space and astrophysical plasmas, encompassing interplanetary and interstellar environments. Furthermore, our scope includes a…