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A Message from Leadership
Dear Nineteeners!
May has been a month of reflection, preparation, and firsts for Nineteen!
Across the business, we have had a chance to reflect on our busiest period ever in Nineteen's history, running Sydney Build, Safety & Security Series, Retail Technology Show, and the CV Show, all to great levels of success in April.
Across the pond, Mary Larkin and the US team have been delivering not just one but three firsts for Nineteen Group. The team, not wanting to do things by halves, ran SubSummit in Kansas City, The RELIABILITY Conference in San Francisco, and The Lead Summit in New York, launching our US events portfolio with a bang!
In other first news - We won the Most Inspiring Workplace in the UK & also were listed in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.
Last but by no means least - Finance continues to be the unsung superstars of the business with Payroll, AP & AR teams flat out to keep pace with the business and Finance Management navigating the reforecast process to ensure we are driving the business forward in the best way possible!
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Nineteen Group: Best Places to Work, Two Years Running ✌️🏆
We're back, back, back again!
Only this time, we're BIGGER and BETTER! 🎉
For the second year running, Nineteen Group has been named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, powered by WorkL.
But this year? We've graduated to the Big Organisation category for the very first time! 🚀
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Nineteen Group Takes the #1 Spot! 🥇
But the good news doesn't stop there...
Nineteen Group has been ranked #1 Most Inspiring Workplace AND #1 Medium Organisation in the UK & Ireland! 🥳✨
The Inspiring Workplaces Awards are among the most respected HR and workplace awards in the UK and Ireland, celebrating organisations that put people first and demonstrate excellence in culture, leadership, wellbeing, and employee experience.
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We're growing, and getting GREENER as we go. 🌱
Working with the brilliant team at eCollective, we're proud to share that our average carbon footprint per attendee fell from 195kg to 158kg of CO₂e between 2024 and 2025.
That's an outstanding 19% reduction! (VERY ON BRAND!)
How, we hear you ask? We've been working hard to bring our events closer to our audiences:
🌍 Growing international portfolio
📍 Geo-cloning strategy
✈️ Less travel for our delegates
= A happier Mother Nature!
We know there's always more to do, but we're glad to be moving the needle in the right direction.
For the full story, check out our press release!
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RTS Brings the DISCO to This Month's Xchange!
What a show! 🪩
RTS turned up and truly brought the disco spirit to this month's Xchange! Pulling back the curtain on what goes on behind the scenes at Studio 54 Studio 19, they shared the hottest tips on coming up with a theme that enhances the overall delegate experience!
From the first spark of an idea to the final sequin, they broke down exactly how a bold creative theme can take an exhibition from suits to sequins and how swinging big has even BIGGER rewards! 💃
The RTS team got the crowd grooving with a deep dive into how a well-executed theme transforms an event into a truly immersive experience, with killer storytelling, dazzling visuals, and a brand identity that stays in the groove from campaign launch to closing night. 🕺🎤
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Turning Those Pennies into Pounds!
Pennies is the UK's leading charity dedicated to growing the micro-donation movement, partnering with merchants, charities, and payment providers to make everyday giving a reality. Many of us will recognise the Pennies prompt at retail and hospitality checkouts, where customers round up their purchase and donate the difference to charity.
As a valued RTS charity partner since launch, we were delighted to welcome Alison Hutchinson CBE, CEO of Pennies, to this month's Xchange, where she shared powerful insights and real-life stories demonstrating the meaningful impact of micro-donations on communities across the UK.
Sitting down with Lanna for Women's Health Month!
May is Women's Health Month, and to mark the occasion, we sat down with our Endometriosis Champion, Lanna Deamer, following Nineteen's exciting news of becoming an Endometriosis Friendly Employer in collaboration with Endometriosis UK. 🩵
Having lived with endometriosis and adenomyosis for 14 years, Lanna brought real insight and depth to the conversation. Her dedication to building a more inclusive workplace is at the heart of why this cause means so much to us at Nineteen.
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Nineteen Heads Back 2 Skool
Linh Anh Nguyen and Nick Lavin headed to the University of Westminster to spill everything about life at Nineteen and why B2B marketing might just be the best career the students have ever considered! 👀
Nick kicked things off with a full lowdown on who we are, what we do, and yes, why the name "Nineteen". He also shared why Nineteen is always hunting for fresh, brilliant talent to join our ever-growing team 🚀
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Then Linh took the mic and absolutely delivered 🎤 Quizzes, word clouds, interactive games... she brought the energy AND the expertise. As a fellow Westminster alum, she opened up about her own journey from student life to finding her calling in B2B marketing.
The students were incredible, and when it came to the Q&A section, they did not disappoint and came with BIG questions! Asking Linh and Nick for the best advice to crack into B2B, the importance of personal PR, and what life after uni actually looks like!
Watch out, world... this could be the next generation of Nineteeners! 🚀✨
Nick Links Up at LinkedIn!
Nineteen hit the big leagues this month! Our very own Comms Manager, Nick, was invited to represent Nineteen Group at LinkedIn London's exclusive #TalentEdgeUK session, rubbing shoulders with brilliant minds from across industries.
The hot topics? Brand identity and talent attraction! How to show up, the importance of core values beyond just catchy buzzwords, and why culture might just be the biggest reason the best talent choose you over a competitor!
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A Message From Mary!
"Taking a breath after having three events in less than two weeks, it has been good to see how far we have come since closing on these businesses at the end of 2025. Seeing the events take place, the teamwork, problem-solving, the creativity, and overall drive to deliver great events have been inspiring. It has also been a wonderful experience to be a part of the conversation about everything we can do together to grow the events. I want to acknowledge each and every person who has been a part of getting the events to execution. Everyone played a huge role in delivering for our customers, our colleagues, and Nineteen Americas."
Mary Larkin
US President
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Sessions featured leaders from brands including Starbucks, MasterClass, KiwiCo, FabFitFun, Roku, DirectMeds, ButcherBox, Liquid I.V., and many more, shaping the future of recurring commerce.
The week extended well beyond the main stage, with private dinners, happy hours, and surprise-and-delight moments woven throughout the venue.
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Crushing It in San Fran at The RELIABILITY Conference!
Last week's The RELIABILITY Conference in San Francisco (19th-20th May) was a huge success and a true testament to the power of teamwork. 🙌
The onsite team, made up of both new Team Nineteen and some longtime Reliability web crew, operated like a seasoned event team that had worked side-by-side for years.
Backed by an incredible offsite support team working tirelessly behind the scenes, the new event format came together seamlessly from start to finish.
"One of the biggest takeaways for me from The RELIABILITY Conference was seeing how quickly the team came together and embraced the KADI values that are so central to the Nineteen culture. Despite many people working together for the first time, there was an incredible sense of collaboration, accountability, and willingness to jump in wherever needed.
The energy onsite and behind the scenes was unmatched, and it genuinely felt like one unified team with a shared goal of delivering an exceptional event experience. Watching both the legacy Reliabilityweb team and new Nineteen team members support each other so naturally was something really special to be part of."
Melissa Ooi
Vice President of Manufacturing
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Leading the Way to Success at Pier 36!
The Lead Summit took over New York City's Pier 36, and it did NOT disappoint! 🗽🔥
Over 3,000 brand builders, retail leaders, and ecommerce innovators descended on the Big Apple for two action-packed days of big ideas and even bigger energy. 🚀 Sponsors went all out in the Innovation Village with incredible activations, while the show floor stayed buzzing with non-stop conversations from open to close. 💬✨
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Melbourne: The Vibes Are Immaculate 😎🏙️
Hot off the heels of Sydney, half the team made their way down to Melbourne to start laying the foundations (get it?) ahead of Melbourne Build in November!
First stop: a warm welcome from Christian in the new Melbourne office 🎉 (we hear the hospitality was top-notch). From there, the team got straight to work, checking out competitor shows like ARBS and Fire Australia to scope out the landscape, pick up some inspiration, and ensure we're bringing our absolute A-game later in the year.
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Beyond the shows, the trip was all about soaking up what makes Melbourne, well... Melbourne. You know the energy. That bold, bustling, unmistakable spirit that the city practically runs on. ☕🎨
The team came back with valuable leads AND a mission: to encapsulate that Melbourne vibe and pour it straight back into the show, like a good flat white!
November can't come soon enough! 👀🙌
Building Relationships 4 the Future @ Build4Asia2026!
While the Melbourne crew were soaking up those southern vibes, some of the Hong Kong team ventured just a little closer to home and headed to Build4Asia 2026!
Taking place from 6th-8th May at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Build4Asia is one of the region's most exciting construction events, bringing together the entire building lifecycle under one roof.
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We're GOING to MIAMI! 🌴🔥 (Bienvenidos a Miami! 🎶😎)
Nineteen Group is thrilled to announce the newest addition to the award-winning Build Expo family: Miami Build Expo, debuting 26th-27th May 2027 at the iconic Miami Beach Convention Center in South Beach! 🎉
Hot on the heels of record-breaking events in New York, Chicago, London, Sydney, and Melbourne, Miami Build is set to become the Southeast USA's largest festival of construction, and we are SO here for it! 🙌
Let's Get Quizzical! 🧠
A couple of weeks ago, we put our craniums to the test for a good cause as NineTEAM hosted a Quiz Night to raise money for their Race for Change challenge! 🧠
Our very own GG and the legendary Stuart Duff stepped up as quiz masters and absolutely smashed it, keeping everyone on their toes with head-scratchers and trivia that had even our brightest Nineteeners saying "wait... what?!" 😅
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Singapore!🎉
What a trip!
Ping, Val, Ariel, and Veronica headed over to the NEC Birmingham to join the team at the Safety and Security Series, and they delivered!
Setting up shop within the event, the team made new connections, networked with leading industry representatives, and saw some old acquaintances!
Thanks to some serious drive and hustle, the team was able to walk away from the event with SIX signed contracts for the Asia Series!
Well done, Team!
Making Magic Happen at Milipol TechX 2026!
Meanwhile, back in Singapore, the rest of the team represented Nineteen at MTX (Milipol TechX) 2026! 🏙️ Part of the global Milipol Network, MTX brought together public safety leaders in Singapore, combining strategic dialogue, operational expertise, and technology showcases at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre.
With 15,000 peers, policymakers, and industry innovators in attendance, it was the perfect opportunity to meet new partners and establish potential commercial opportunities!
Team PIFA at the IMBA Theatre Launch: Exhibitors and Innovators
The PIFA team was also out and about this month, attending the grand opening of IMBA Theatre at Gardens by the Bay! 🎨✨
Singapore's first venue dedicated to large-scale immersive storytelling and gallery exhibitions, IMBA Theatre marks a new chapter in the city's cultural landscape. Spanning over 80,000 square feet, it features two purpose-built black box theatres equipped with state-of-the-art projection and sound technology.
Friendly Faces From Wimbledon HQ: Mike and Carly Swing By Singapore!
Mike and Carly touched down in Singapore as part of their APAC tour, and we made every hour count! 🙌
The team caught up with Team Singapore and got to brainstorming, dreaming up even more exciting ways for the Singapore and Hong Kong teams to collaborate.
But big ideas work up an even bigger appetite! 🍽️ We took Mike and Carly on a proper foodie adventure, Singapore style, because no visit to the Lion City is complete without it. 🦁
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Emma Banymandhub Appointed as CEO of The Payments Association
Having served as COO, Emma was instrumental in tripling headcount and scaling PAY360 into the UK's largest payments event. With 17+ years of experience and the unanimous backing of the board, she is perfectly placed to lead the next exciting chapter. 🌍
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Lacing Up For a Great Cause!
Providing free advice, advocacy, refuge accommodation, and campaigning for lasting change, Solace Women's Aid is London's largest charity working with thousands of women and children every year, supporting them to build safe lives and strong futures.
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The challenge? 4 brave souls are tackling a whopping 42 km, 13 are taking on 25 km, and 1 legend is completing 10 km on Saturday 22nd August 2026.
It will push us to our limits, but we know it's nothing compared to what so many face every day. 💪
And we'd love your support to help put an extra pep in our step along the way! Donate, share, or simply cheer us on from the sidelines. 📣
Click here to donate to this incredible cause.
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You're invited! FREE tickets to Wellnergy Festival! 🎉
You know we love a FREEBIE 🙌, that's why we're delighted to let you know that we've scored complimentary tickets to Wellnergy Festival at Wimbledon Park on Friday 13th & Saturday 14th June! 🎉
Highlights include Peloton's Jermaine Johnson leading sessions, Soma Breath Rave, Om & Bass, Exhale Pilates, Laughter Yoga, and top wellness voices including Emilie Lavinia and Dr Saira Hameed, plus a jaw-dropping 36-hour SkiErg world record attempt for charity 💪🏆
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Get ready to Groove This Way, Nineteen! 🌈
June is on the way, and that means it's Pride Month! And as always, we are CELEBRATING! 🎉 Following on from the incredible success of RTS, the groove still goes on, and we're throwing a PRIDE disco to remember at Wimbledon HQ on Friday 26th June at 16:30, and you're invited!
Mark your calendars, because the HOTTEST event of the year is coming up! ☀️💦
The Nineteen Summer Party is almost here 🎉
📅 Date: Wednesday 8th July
🕕 Time: 18:00 – 23:00
📍 Location: Circe's Rooftop, Waterloo
🔗 www.circesrooftop.co.uk
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Referrals get Rewards! ✨
At Nineteen, we offer a referral incentive scheme so that we can build the most talented team of superstars! ⭐
Do you know someone who would make the PERFECT Nineteener? Refer them and be eligible to receive a payment of £2,000 with our incentive scheme!
Refer to our employee handbook for the full T&Cs! 👀
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Smart Manufacturing Week
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Design & Engineering Expo
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Drives & Control
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Maintec
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Smart Factory Expo
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Manufacturing Digitalisation Summit
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installerSHOW
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Painting & Decorating Show
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Professional Woodworking Expo
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MaximoWorld
17th-20th August 2026
Nashville, TN
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