The BSME hosts up to 10 events per year, including the Talent Awards in June and BSME Awards in November. All upcoming events will appear on this page and will be open for bookings once confirmed. Keep an eye here for updates and new event announcements.
BSME members are invited to non-award events free of charge. All events are subject to change.
More details on all events below will be added as they become available.
Join us for an exclusive press preview of the
Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition 2026
We're delighted to invite BSME members to an exclusive press day at the Royal Academy of Arts on Tuesday 9 June — a rare chance to view the Summer Exhibition before it opens to the public.
The Summer Exhibition is the world's largest open submission contemporary art show, held annually since 1769. Spanning painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking and architecture, it brings together established names and emerging talent under one roof and is always one of the highlights of the arts calendar.
This is a complimentary event and a great opportunity to meet fellow members in one of London's most iconic settings. Please note that in line with the Royal Academy's requirements, this event is open to editorial staff only. BSME members get priority booking. Tickets are limited and on a first-come-first-served basis.
Tuesday 9 June 2026
10.00am gallery opens
11.00am curator talk
1.00pm finish
Royal Academy of Arts,
Burlington House, Piccadilly, London. W1J 0BD
Not yet a BSME member, or not yet renewed for 2026? Either way, now is a good time to get on board. Members enjoy priority booking for events like this, free attendance, and a host of other benefits — find out more here.
An intimate conversation over lunch with a true living legend of our industry.
Our ICONS lunch is back - and this year we have Ian Hislop. Forty years editing Private Eye, over three decades as a Have I Got News for You fixture, and one of the sharpest minds in British media.
Dan Green will be in conversation with him over champagne and a two-course lunch in the Mirror Room at Rosewood London.
Limited seats. Members get priority booking until Tuesday 9 June.
Friday 26 June, 12:00-3:00pm
The Mirror Room, Rosewood London Wc1V 7EN,
Not yet a BSME member, or not yet renewed for 2026? Either way, now is a good time to get on board. Members enjoy priority booking for events like this, free attendance, and a host of other benefits — find out more here.
Tuesday 7 July - breakfast event
How to build your profile (while doing your day job)
Kirsty McGregor, who stepped away from her senior role at Vogue Business to carve out an independent career, leads a panel of seasoned side-hustlers to explore how editors can build their personal brand and boost their prospects without burning out.
Host: Kirsty McGregor
Venue: Rosewood, London
Tuesday 29 September - evening
Killer Campaigns
Bryan Glick, editor-in-chief of Computer Weekly, BSME Editor’s Editor 2024 and the man who’s team blew the lid off the Post Office scandal – leads an expert panel that reveals how to slay the bland and build a campaign that cuts through the noise.
Host: Bryan Glick
Venue: Bankside Hotel
Breakfast in Bed with…
A breakfast event at the Rosewood Hotel with a very special guest.
Venue: Rosewood Hotel
Thursday 26 November
BSME Awards 2026
Host: Dan Green and special guest
Venue: Rosewood Hotel
Gen Z & the Future of Audiences
Laurence Mozafari, editorial director for the youth audience at Reach, leads a panel of Gen Z creators and brand insiders to decode what younger readers actually want – and how to stop guessing and start connecting.
Host: Laurence Mozafari
Venue: TBD
More events coming - check back for updates.
More details about the listed events will be shared soon. Please note that event schedules, speaker lineups, and venue arrangements are subject to change.
