It’s your last chance to take part in our First Look Research into sustainability, as we aim to understand where the sector stands on the hottest topic in town.

The ban, to be introduced in October, includes single-use plastic plates, trays, bowls, cutlery and certain types of polystyrene cups and food containers.

The survey, now in its 30th consecutive year, has a specific focus on the value and volume of the market and the performance of meeting venues.

Jack Marczewski, portfolio event director of The Meetings Show, TEAMS Europe and Business Travel Show Europe, shares his thoughts.

Events industry charity Meeting Needs has made a donation of £2,000 to the DEC on behalf of the the UK events industry - and is matching £1,500 more.