Here is this month's quartet of venues which are well worth considering for your next event...

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INNSiDE by Meliá Liverpool

When it comes to hosting a standout corporate event in Liverpool, location, flexibility and experience are everything.

And INNSiDE by Meliá Liverpool ticks all the boxes, offering a modern, design-led venue in the heart of one of the UK’s most dynamic cities.

Positioned on Old Hall Street, INNSiDE Liverpool sits just moments from the city centre, key transport links and iconic waterfront landmarks, making it incredibly convenient for both local attendees and those travelling in.

Whether you’re planning a leadership meeting, conference, or large-scale corporate gathering, the hotel offers impressive capacity and flexibility.

There are nine event rooms accommodating up to 1,132 guests across 983m², with the venue being easily adaptable to different formats and group sizes.

The inclusion of versatile spaces like the Big Ideas Space means you can design sessions that encourage creativity, collaboration and energy.

Beyond traditional meeting rooms, INNSiDE Liverpool offers unique venues to elevate your event experience.

The Sky Bar on the 18th floor provides panoramic views ofthe city and River Mersey which lends itself perfectly to networking sessions for informal breakouts – just the type of environment to shift the tone from standard to memorable, something today’s corporate audiences increasingly expect and that Brighter delivers.

Add in on-site dining options, including a signature restaurant, and everything you need is in one place - ideal for seamless event delivery.

Plus, for organisations focused on responsible events, INNSiDE Liverpool offers the option to host carbon-neutral events through its Road to Net Zero initiative, essential for businesses looking to align their events with ESG commitments.

With stylish rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and city or river views, the hotel makes it easy to combine business with an enjoyable overnight stay with added touches like a rooftop bar, 24-hour gym and vibrant surroundings meaning delegates can make the most of their time in Liverpool.

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Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay

Some venues host events. Others transform them. Abbaye des Vaux‑de‑Cernay firmly sits in the second camp.

Just 45 minutes from Paris, this beautifully restored 12th‑century abbey offers a rare combination of heritage, nature and modern event design, making it an exceptional setting for corporate events that deserve more than a standard meeting room.

Set within an 80‑hectare private estate in the Vallée de Chevreuse, Abbaye des Vaux‑de‑Cernay gives teams the space to disconnect from the everyday and fully engage.

Surrounded by forest, lakes and historic architecture, it’s the kind of environment that encourages fresh thinking, meaningful conversation and genuine connection from the moment guests arrive.

The abbey has 14 versatile meeting and event spaces, working just as well for intimate sessions as it does for larger conferences and gala dinners.

The standout Réfectoire des Moines, with its vaulted ceilings and candlelit atmosphere, creates a dramatic backdrop for dinners and key moments, while a private cinema offers a unique alternative for presentations or launches.

With 144 individually designed rooms and suites across the abbey, former stables and farmhouse, overnight events feel effortless.

Recently renovated by Paris Society, the accommodation blends historic character with contemporary comfort making it a great choice for residential conferences, incentive getaways or senior leadership off sites.

Brighter knows great events don’t stop when the agenda ends.

On site, you’ll find multiple restaurants and bars, a spa, outdoor pool and a wide range of activities from boating and cycling to games rooms and wellness experiences. These moments between sessions are often where the strongest connections are made.

With its countryside feel, you may be forgiven for thinking Abbaye des Vaux‑de‑Cernay is a tricky place to get to from Paris - but you’d be wrong!

Thanks to major airports and rail stations, it is a practical choice if you’re catering for international and domestic delegates alike.

So if you’re looking to create an event that encourages your teams to think bigger, connect deeper and leave inspired, Abbaye des Vaux‑de‑Cernay offers far more than a venue - it provides a complete experience.

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The Midland, Manchester

Few venues in Manchester combine heritage, elegance and modern event capability quite like The Midland.

A true city icon, this historic hotel has been hosting influential gatherings for over a century - and it continues to be a go‑to choice for corporate events that demand both impact and professionalism.

From the moment guests step inside, The Midland sets a powerful first impression.

Its grand architecture, sweeping staircases and refined interiors create a sense of occasion that instantly elevates any event.

Yet behind the historic façade lies a venue fully equipped for contemporary corporate needs, with flexible event spaces that cater to conferences, awards ceremonies, exhibitions, leadership meetings and private dinners alike.

The hotel’s event spaces are designed to adapt seamlessly to your brief. From large-scale ballrooms to more intimate meeting rooms, each space is supported by modern AV technology and an experienced in-house team who understand the pressures and priorities of corporate delivery.

Whether you’re planning a high-production conference or a more understated executive gathering, The Midland offers reliability, polish and flexibility in equal measure.

Location is another major advantage. Positioned in the heart of Manchester, The Midland is exceptionally well connected, making it easy for delegates to arrive from across the UK and beyond.

With major transport hubs, hotels, restaurants and cultural attractions all within walking distance, it’s a venue that naturally encourages strong attendance and a smooth delegate experience.

It also makes it simple to extend the event beyond the agenda, with plenty of options for networking, entertaining and team-building nearby.

At Brighter, we know that the right venue doesn’t just host an event - it shapes how it’s remembered.

The Midland delivers timeless character, dependable delivery and a sense of prestige that helps corporate events feel confident, considered and truly memorable.

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EUREF Campus, Berlin

Let’s be honest, no one ever raves about a perfectly adequate corporate venue.

The places people remember are the ones with personality, purpose and a story to tell.

Enter EUREF Campus, a former industrial site turned innovation playground, where bold ideas, sustainable thinking and standout events all collide - quite literally - in the shadow of a giant gasometer.

From the moment guests step onto campus, it’s clear this isn’t business as usual.

Electric vehicles glide past historic brick buildings, outdoor spaces buzz with conversation, and the atmosphere feels more like a future-focused neighbourhood than a traditional event venue.

It’s a place designed to spark curiosity, encourage connection and quietly impress without trying too hard.

More than just a backdrop, EUREF Campus is a living, breathing hub for energy, mobility and climate innovation.

Home to start-ups, global organisations and research institutions, it offers an environment that naturally aligns with brands looking to position themselves as progressive, responsible and forward-thinking.

Hosting your event here doesn’t just say we chose a great venue, it says we’re part of the bigger picture.

What really sets EUREF Campus apart is the diversity and flexibility of its event spaces.

Centred around the iconic Gasometer - an industrial landmark transformed into a dramatic, multi-level venue with panoramic views across Berlin - the campus offers everything from large-scale conference and gala spaces to industrial-style lofts, creative workshop rooms and atmospheric outdoor areas.

With modular layouts, high ceilings and state-of-the-art AV throughout, spaces can be easily tailored to suit breakouts or more informal, festival-style formats.

Add in landscaped courtyards, terraces and unexpected settings like the pool area, and you have a venue that encourages movement, interaction and fresh thinking - ideal for modern corporate events that want to feel anything but conventional.

So if you’re looking for a location that feels fresh, meaningful and a little unexpected, EUREF Campus delivers all that and more, according to our project executive who has just returned from a fam trip there.