Opinion

I went to IMEX without a smartphone - and what I found surprised me

June 2, 2026I went to IMEX without a smartphone - and what I found surprised meNo Google Maps. No social media. No camera roll. Armed with a disposable camera, a notebook and some questionable navigation skills, M&IT editor Paul Harvey set out to attend IMEX in Frankfurt without a smartphone. The result was equal parts liberating, inconvenient - and unexpectedly revealing.Read More

Changing expectations: what event planners need to know about food waste

March 4, 2020Changing expectations: what event planners need to know about food wasteEnhancing education, communication and changing food choice expectations were some of the key findings taken from the M&IT Food Waste roundtable discussion that took place at Twickenham Stadium on Thursday 20 February.

Corporate social responsibility 'biggest' request among planners

March 3, 2020Corporate social responsibility 'biggest' request among plannersA panel of experts at an Eventhuddle session discussed how to keep up with clients’ changing requirements, highlighting corporate social responsibility.

Coronavirus: why banning events is over the top

March 2, 2020Coronavirus: why banning events is over the topOver the weekend European countries moved into overdrive in formulating their responses to the coronavirus outbreak, many with huge ramifications for our industry.

Wanted: change agents who dare to look at challenges

March 2, 2020Wanted: change agents who dare to look at challengesHave you been a witness to heinous crimes against events? Do you see the same standard event formats day in and day out? Were you subjected to stale productions, dull decor and cluttered communication that resulted in downright average experiences?

M&IT Awards 2020: glamour, prize winners and dolphin heckling

March 2, 2020M&IT Awards 2020: glamour, prize winners and dolphin hecklingAnd so the M&IT Awards 2020 is done and dusted. The champagne has been quaffed, everyone talked themselves hoarse, greeted old friends and made new acquaintances with gusto.

Oh what a night! M&IT Awards 2020 shines light on industry's stars

March 2, 2020Oh what a night! M&IT Awards 2020 shines light on industry's starsThe M&IT Awards 2020 saw the stars of the industry come out for an exciting and action-packed night.

Oat milk and blind luck: Trade Show Vegan hits Confex 2020

February 28, 2020Oat milk and blind luck: Trade Show Vegan hits Confex 2020Regular readers will remember that back in January (how is that only last month?) I committed to being a Trade Show Vegan in 2020. That is, in 2020 I would go vegan at every trade show I attended.

Shock Heathrow decision could prove watershed moment for events

February 28, 2020Shock Heathrow decision could prove watershed moment for eventsThe Court of Appeal ruling that the Heathrow third runway is illegal as it contravenes the Paris Climate Agreement came as a real shock.

Post-Brexit immigration plans spell disaster for industry

February 21, 2020Post-Brexit immigration plans spell disaster for industryUnder the Conservative government’s post-Brexit immigration plans, low-skilled workers may not be eligible for visas.

Are venues doing enough for the wellbeing of delegates?

February 17, 2020Are venues doing enough for the wellbeing of delegates?Are venues doing enough to understand the needs of event planners? And what effect is this having on the wellbeing of event professionals involved?Show More

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