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September 15, 2026Beyond ROI: can we measure what an event does to people?A new festival is asking attendees whether exposure to different ideas and perspectives has changed their outlook. Should we follow its lead?Read More

Vaccine passports for events: what we know so far

April 6, 2021Vaccine passports for events: what we know so farVaccine passports are shaping up to be one of the next great battles in the reopening of the UK economy.

"We're losing new talent": M&IT Talks to Event First Steps

March 27, 2021"We're losing new talent": M&IT Talks to Event First StepsM&IT editor Paul Harvey catches up with Event First Steps co-founders Caitlin Kobrak and Priya Narain to find out what the last year has been like for early career event professionals and what it's like trying to break into the industry in a pandemic...

I feel fine! Why my jab gave me confidence for Covid-19 recovery

March 24, 2021I feel fine! Why my jab gave me confidence for Covid-19 recoveryWhat’s it going to feel like? As I headed to the Brighton Centre to get my first dose of the Covid vaccine, that was the main question running through my head.

Will they come? Delegate fears next hurdle in Covid-19 recovery

March 17, 2021Will they come? Delegate fears next hurdle in Covid-19 recoveryDelegates will likely be reticent about returning to events due to lingering Covid fears - will it be possible for eventprofs to coax them out of their home offices, asks Jo Austin, sales director at The Venues Collection and Lime Venue Portfolio...

We need to manage expectations! M&IT Talks to Jane Longhurst

March 13, 2021We need to manage expectations! M&IT Talks to Jane LonghurstDo event professionals need to manage their expectations around the government's timeline for reopening?

March 12, 2021Lizzy Eaton: An ever-growing network is a valuable assetLizzy Eaton: An evergrowing network is a valuable asset

Nominate a colleague for their chance to spread a slice of Swiss happiness

March 10, 2021Nominate a colleague for their chance to spread a slice of Swiss happinessThe Switzerland Convention Bureau is inviting event professionals to nominate an industry colleague to receive a Swiss treat in its new initiative: Spread Swiss Happiness.

"I'll keep this short...": What not to say in virtual meetings

March 2, 2021"I'll keep this short...": What not to say in virtual meetingsWe've been doing this working from home thing for almost a whole year now, and consequently, we all have a lot of experience of virtual meetings.

Time to start planning! Eventprofs welcome PM's roadmap

February 23, 2021Time to start planning! Eventprofs welcome PM's roadmap“Thank you Boris”: three words that have not been heard much from event professionals in the last year.

Is Covid-19 set to call time on alcohol at events?

February 22, 2021Is Covid-19 set to call time on alcohol at events?Should we be offering alcohol to delegates when face-to-face events resume - or is it an unnecessary risk factor?Show More

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