Opinion

changing mind

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

footfall crazy

April 13, 2026Stop measuring footfall! 5 metrics that prove live events drive real revenueTurnover, not turnstiles: why total attendance is no longer a valid KPI for a B2B conference or a high-end brand activation in 2026.

bristol hilton travel

April 9, 2026Bristol builds for the futureLong associated with world-beating inventions and ideas, north Bristol is being redeveloped for the modern age. Sally Trelford visits the Holiday Inn Bristol Filton, a reminder of innovation past and present

What are fam trips actually for?

March 27, 2026What are fam trips actually for?In the latest episode of The Meeting Room, M&IT editor Paul Harvey sits down with Jemma Peers, managing director at Top Banana, and Ian Cummings, global CEO of Nteractive, to get honest about the role of fam trips in 2026.

redundacny resignations

March 27, 2026Now come the redundancies and resignations...Q1 2026 reveals the industry dealing with the real consequences of last year’s mergers, a spike in resignations, the limits of DIY hiring and a growing demand for sales and client services professionals, according to senior recruitment specialist Robert Kenward.

chris clarke leadership

March 23, 2026From boardrooms to beaches: why Chris Clarke is betting big on the South WestAfter years of running global corporate events, Chris Clarke has swapped airport lounges for the Cornish coast - launching Leadership West to reimagine leadership retreats through place, purpose and immersive experiences across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.

forget to talk

March 20, 2026Has the events industry forgotten how to talk to clients?Corporate events aren’t becoming less human, but the way we sell, plan and communicate around them certainly is, says Tina Benson, founder and managing director of Team Tactics. Here, she explores how digital discovery and communication is changing the industry, and why human connection matters more than ever.

AI, venues, and collective intelligence: why we need to press pause

March 16, 2026AI, venues, and collective intelligence: why we need to press pauseThomas Mauch on the dangers of rushing to use external AI applications without a thoughtful, shared strategy.

agency parenting

March 10, 2026What no one tells you about agency life and parentingLindsay Neyjahr, client experience director, EMEA, at Identity on the logistics of keeping two small humans alive, on time, fed, and vaguely happy, while also showing up fully for a career you love.

salary survey

March 9, 2026Fight for events talent intensifies as candidates weigh multiple offersCulture, flexibility and benefits now trump salary for events talent, Live Recruitment Salary Survey reveals.

conference care md

March 2, 2026Rolling with the times: Conference Care on AI, events, and industry shiftsConference Care MD Andrew Deakin sat down with M&IT to share how AI, sustainability, and shifting client behaviour are shaping the future.Show More

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