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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

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?

Brighton has become a wellness destination, says Yellow Fish

February 10, 2020Brighton has become a wellness destination, says Yellow FishBrighton-based event agency Yellow Fish is allowed to be a little biased when it comes to promoting their home town. Despite organising events on an international stage, Brighton holds a special place in the agency's heart and Becky Shore, head of business development wants to share with you why the seaside city is an event planner's quirky dream.

The platform economy: evolution or revolution for the meetings world?

February 4, 2020The platform economy: evolution or revolution for the meetings world?Imagine this for the future of the platform economy. A Smart Meeting Assistant (SMA), powered by artificial intelligence that is present throughout the entire customer journey.

EDGE Venues appoints Tracy Winsworth to newly-created MD role

January 29, 2020EDGE Venues appoints Tracy Winsworth to newly-created MD roleEDGE Venues, specialists in global venue sourcing for meetings and events, has appointed Tracy Winsworth to the newly created role of managing director.

Has the events industry grasped data protection after two years of GDPR?

January 28, 2020Has the events industry grasped data protection after two years of GDPR?Data protection regulations got serious back in 2018 when the European Union enforced the stringent General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) law, meaning the way companies collect, process and protect the personal information of EU citizens changed forever.

Sustainable event agency Legacy: 'We don’t want to be niche'

January 23, 2020Sustainable event agency Legacy: 'We don’t want to be niche'When Abena Poku-Awuah started Legacy in November 2016, she was the only industry player to put sustainability at the forefront of her company.Show More

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