ISES UK, the events industry association, is continuing its growth plans by announcing a 56% increase in member numbers. In addition, member retention was an impressive 96% during 2005, with only 3 members failing to renew their annual subscriptions.

The association now has 178 full members, with new applications pending at an all time high. ISES UK expects member numbers to reach their 2006 target of 200 by the summer of next year.

ISES UK President Richard Groves comments, “The phenomenal growth in membership we have achieved in the past year demonstrates that members are really valuing what ISES is providing. Its also clear that we are now seen as the only real community for the UK events industry, and the plans we have for next 12 months can only strengthen that position.”

ISES have also announced the dates and venue for its 2006 European Conference, which will be held at the Novotel London West hotel and Convention Centre, in London’s Hammersmith, on Monday 6th March.