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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

5 ways events will change the world in 2023As we head into 2023, there will be more opportunities for brands to create unmissable collaborative experiences. Studio Giggle’s Managing Director, Jonathan Brigden, explores what 2023 has to offer…

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Chancellor urged to provide targeted support for the sector amid rising costsIndustry leaders have urged Rachel Reeves to provide targeted support for the sector in her spring statement to combat rising costs, VAT rates and staffing expenses.

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The power of many: how collective intelligence is shaping the future of eventsBreaking down silos

HP Made Possible Festival

May 7, 2025A lesson in event design from isla’s Made Possible FestivalA lesson in event design from isla’s Made Possible Festival 0 0 74 Sponsored by hpatrick “Being early is being on time, being on time is being late, and being late is unacceptable,” English footballer, Alan Shearer, once said on an episode of Match of th

Which AI is right for you? The ultimate eventprof guide

May 2, 2025Which AI is right for you? The ultimate eventprof guideFrom robots to raves: Eight event pros spill the tea on the AI tools they swear by, how they use them, and the game-changing ways these tech tricks transform their industry lives.

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March 31, 2025Mindful consumption - catering to modern preferencesNatacha Allen, head of commercial events at the Royal College of Physicians, on the changing attitudes to alcohol at events.

The importance of storytelling in event design

March 18, 2025The importance of storytelling in event designSub heading summary

International Women's Day: ‘We can’t wait 133 years for gender parity’

March 7, 2025International Women's Day: ‘We can’t wait 133 years for gender parity’At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum.

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February 24, 2025‘ChatGPT on steroids!’ Is agentic AI the future of event planning?In this new AI column, Hire Space co-founder Edward Poland takes a look at the rise of agentic AI - and the huge potential for event planners.

The Meeting Room: 'Done badly, DEI can do more harm than good'

January 31, 2025The Meeting Room: 'Done badly, DEI can do more harm than good'James and Holly discuss the potential negative impacts of poorly implemented DEI, and predictions for AI and budget changes in 2025.Show More

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