Prime Highlights-
- CHS Manchester has introduced a new 2026 education plan focused on short, practical sessions designed for event professionals.
- The programme aims to give quick, useful learning while allowing more time for networking and on-site engagement.
Key Facts-
- The programme will run across three areas: the Revolution Stage, the Manchester Stage, and the Industry Hub, with all sessions capped at 25 minutes or less.
- The Industry Hub will feature workshops, association-led sessions, and networking opportunities with industry bodies and partners.
Background-
The updated programme will run across three main areas the Revolution Stage, the Manchester Stage, and the Industry Hub. Each space will offer a different style of learning, but all will focus on giving attendees information they can apply directly to their work. Sessions will be limited to 25 minutes or less to allow more time for networking, meetings, and activity on the show floor.
The Revolution Stage will focus on real challenges faced by event professionals. Topics will include leadership, communication, personal branding, career development, and productivity. One feature, called the Productivity Hackathon, will offer quick, practical ideas that attendees can use immediately in their work.
The Manchester Stage will highlight the city’s influence on the events industry. It will focus less on theory and more on people, culture, and real experiences that shape event programmes. Organizers aim to bring local insight into the wider industry conversation.
The Industry Hub will offer workshops, association-led sessions, and smaller group discussions. It will also provide space for networking and building connections with industry bodies and partners.
Across all three areas, the programme will focus on simple and practical learning that respects attendees’ time. Organizers say the goal is to deliver content that professionals can take away and apply without delay.
CHS Manchester CEO Emma King said the event is refreshing its education approach by introducing new speakers, themes, and formats. She added that the aim is to balance professional development with practical support for people working in the events industry.
The 2026 edition reflects a shift toward faster, more focused learning experiences within the events sector.
