Big Survey 2026
The UK's largest study of women working in the events industry.
Building on 600+ responses in year one, The Big Survey returns in 2026 with an ambitious goal: to create the most comprehensive picture yet of women's experiences across the UK events sector and turn those insights into meaningful action.
(TW! Please note that we cover sensitive topics, including SH/SA; we only encourage you to engage if you feel comfortable
the 2026 report is here!
the 2026 report is here!
join us this October
Join NOWIE at Church House Westminster as we reveal the key findings from The Big Survey 2026 and bring together leaders from events, workplace safety and the VAWG sector to turn evidence into action.
Hear what the findings mean for our industry, what employers can do now, and be among the first to hear about Safe to Work, NOWIE’s new programme for safer workplaces across events.
A big thank you to our 2026 supporters
year 1 impact
In 2025, more than 600 women took part in The Big Survey, creating one of the most comprehensive snapshots of women's experiences in the UK events industry.
The findings sparked important conversations around safety, wellbeing, career progression, representation and workplace culture, while helping identify key areas where further action is needed.
TW! Please note that we cover sensitive topics, including SH/SA; we only encourage you to engage if you feel comfortable
