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#TBF26: Making a Difference

This year’s Forum once again showed that when the global ticketing and entertainment community comes together, the impact goes far…

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6 May 2026

#TBF26 spotlights data, AI and fragmentation as ticketing’s future is debated

From the ambitions of LA28’s programme through to the needs of independent talent agents – the evolving, complex and increasingly…

10 minute read
1 May 2026

#TBA26: Winners unveiled at TheTicketingBusiness Awards 2026

The global ticketing industry gathered in force in Manchester tonight to celebrate the winners at the 10th edition of TheTicketingBusiness…

7 minute read
28 April 2026

#TBF26 Preview: Same, Same… But Different

How promoters, ticketing platforms, and technology partners see the same events differently. We are excited to bring this diverse panel…

3 minute read
23 April 2026

#TBF26 Preview: Tender-ness for Ticketing – RFP Workshop

Finding the perfect ticketing system is a myth – no platform does 100% of what you need, 100% of the…

2 minute read
23 April 2026

#TBF26: The Full Programme Preview is Live!

What’s shaping entertainment’s ticketing ecosystem in 2026? Ahead of next week’s gathering we’ve pulled together all the Forum elements into…

1 minute read
21 April 2026

#TBF26 Preview: TicketCo joins TheTicketingBusiness Forum

TicketCo – the dynamic Norwegian sports ticketing platform and currently one of the fastest-growing sports ticketing providers in the UK…

1 minute read
17 April 2026

#TBF26 Alert: Product launch from Line-Up

A first look at innovation in live entertainment ticketing will be unveiled by Chris Crossley, COO of Line-Up – exclusively at…

1 minute read
15 April 2026

#TBF26 Preview: Connecting the Fan Journey – from Ticket to Turnstile to Till

From ticket to turnstile to till: building a connected fan journey that grows dwell-time, spend and insight. The fan journey…

2 minute read
10 April 2026

#TBF26 Q&A: Protecting and progressing grassroots venues

The Music Venue Trust represents 801 grassroots music venues across the UK and has spent 12 years protecting the sector….

4 minute read
7 April 2026

#TBF26 Preview: How to build scalable, compliant resale

With resale the ‘hot topic’ of our times, Martin Haigh, Chief of Business Development, and Iñaki Sánchez López, Co-Founder and…

1 minute read
27 March 2026

#TBF26 Q&A: Making the arts accessible to all

Last year’s edition of the Edinburgh International Festival welcomed more than 111,000 guests from 91 countries, marking the event’s fullest…

4 minute read
20 March 2026

#TBF26 Preview: Smarter Pricing, Stronger Results

What if smarter pricing could unlock revenue you did not realise you were leaving on the table? At #TBF26, Pat…

1 minute read
20 March 2026

#TBF26 Preview: Where ticketing conversion is decided

It’s that pivotal decision point in the booking flow: BUY NOW (or not to buy). But there are many factors…

1 minute read
16 March 2026

#TBF26 Preview: Journey of a sole ticketing platform to a life style SuperApp

Sharing the journey from ticketing platform to multi-vertical SuperApp, Atıl Aykar, General Manager of PASSO, will explain to the #TBF26…

2 minute read
11 March 2026

TBF26 Preview: Insights to the Resolutions (and Revenues)

Ticketing moves fast, and so should your data. At the 14th edition of TheTicketingBusiness Forum, Chris Webb, Senior Business Development…

1 minute read
9 March 2026

Nuweb Group – Ticketing & Registration Partner for #TBF26

Xperiology – owners of TheTicketingBusiness – has appointed Manchester-based Nuweb Group as its exclusive ticketing and registration partner across its…

3 minute read
4 March 2026

#TBF26 Preview: Don’t just sell tickets. Grow your crowd!

Ticketing is so much more than selling tickets. At our 14th edition of TheTicketingBusiness Forum, Simon Weber, Co-Founder of vivenu,…

1 minute read
3 March 2026

#TBF26 Attendance Update: Old Friends & New Faces

Two months out from our 14th TheTicketingBusiness Forum and the attendance list is better than ever! #TBF26 returns to Manchester with…

6 minute read
27 February 2026

#TBA26: Congratulations to this year’s Finalists

TheTicketingBusiness is delighted to unveil the finalists for this year’s Awards. Our congratulations to all of the finalists for making…

6 minute read
24 February 2026

#TBF26 Preview: Hello digital ID. Farewell scalpers

Joining us at #TBF26 for the first time is Mikael Ungerholm, Founder and CEO of ZipperTic. In an exclusive session,…

2 minute read
11 February 2026

#TBF26: Connect into the global ticketing ecosystem

Three months out from our 14th annual TheTicketingBusiness Forum and our attendance list already spans the globe – representing every…

4 minute read
27 January 2026

#TBF26: Hot Tickets – Now Open

Our Hot Tickets Programme gives friends and colleagues who are ‘shopping around’ for new ticketing, marketing, data and insights solutions,…

2 minute read
22 January 2026

#TBA26 Judging panel unveiled

TheTicketingBusiness Forum 2026 (#TBF26) will once again bring together the world’s leaders in entertainment, sports, arts, and leisure to explore…

2 minute read
12 January 2026

#TBA26: Nominations are open!

Nominations are now open for TheTicketingBusiness Awards 2026 (#TBA26). Who’s stood out to you over the past year? Now’s your…

2 minute read
7 January 2026

#TBF26 Preview: 50 Years of the Hong Kong Sevens

The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is one of the world’s iconic sports events and a bucket list experience for many…

2 minute read
10 December 2025

#TBF26: Welcome to the new C-suite of experts

Following the announcement of our duo of keynotes, we’re pleased to introduce a further trio of industry leaders joining TheTicketingBusiness…

2 minute read
21 November 2025

#TBF26: First Big Keynotes – LA28 & SailGP

TheTicketingBusiness Forum 2026 (#TBF26) returns to Manchester from 27–29 April, bringing together the world’s leading ticketing, marketing, and fan engagement…

3 minute read
12 November 2025

#TBF26 Launch: What’s in the mix for 2026?

The countdown to #TBF26 has now officially started – with delegate registration opening for our 14th edition today! Join us…

3 minute read
5 November 2025

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