The Power of Events, the not-for-profit organisation launched in 2023 to provide better understanding, respect and value for the UK events industry, has announced the expansion of its UK Schools Engagement Programme with the launch of the London Hub, its largest region.
With ambassador registration now live on the Schools Engagement Programme portal, industry professionals in the region are invited to sign up and support the next generation of talent by volunteering as little as an hour to the initiative.
The first wave of school engagements will begin in September across the region, with the ambitious goal of reaching 50,000+ young people in the first year across London.
To kick off the London Hub, The Power of Events plans to invite event industry professionals in the region to an exclusive launch reception in early September in London with further details to follow.
This event will provide an opportunity to learn more about the programme and how to get involved as a volunteer schools ambassador, as well as network with the programme sponsors alongside the wider organisation’s supporters and partners.
The Schools Engagement Programme will connect thousands of young people with the dynamic world of events, providing insights, inspiration, and career pathways into the industry.
As of July 2025, it will have engaged over 103,000 young people since its launch last year across over 400 school visits.
This programme expansion for 2025-6 is made possible with the sponsorship from leading event industry organisations across London, including:
- Business Design Centre
- Cheerful Twentyfirst
- excel London
- LS Events
- Neg Earth Lights
- Principal. Global Events
- QEII Centre
- Strata Group
- Olympia London
- TFI Lodestar
- TheO2
Rick Stainton, CEO of The Power of Events, commented: “The launch of the London Hub marks a significant progression in one of our core projects, to engage and inspire young people across the UK about the diverse opportunities within the events industry. With the incredible support of our ambassadors and sponsors, we look forward to making a lasting impact across the capital.”