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Doing less damage is not the same as doing good

June 5, 2026Doing less damage is not the same as doing goodAs sustainability expectations evolve, simply reducing environmental harm is no longer enough. On World Environment Day, EICC sustainability manager Rob Turnbull explores why businesses must move beyond carbon reduction and start investing in the restoration of the natural systems they depend on.Read More

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May 29, 2026'We need to get our house in order'In this episode of The Meeting Room, James Lancaster sits down with Dr Mike Duignan, founder of the Centre for Events & Festivals (CEF), to unpack the big problems nobody in events is talking about enough.

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May 29, 2026Local knowledge, global delivery: why partners with local understanding are non‑negotiableWhen you’re investing serious money in exhibitions and experiential programmes, the people who protect your brand and your budget are those who truly understand how things work on the ground, says Mark Hutchinson of Inception.

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May 8, 2026Why Cannes Lions isn’t about the spectacle - it’s about creating space for serendipityAs brands get ready to descend on the Croisette for Cannes Lions next month, Sophie Hulf, strategy director at Identity, argues the real value lies not in the biggest activation or loudest pitch, but in designing experiences that spark unexpected conversations, meaningful connections and long-term relationships.

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April 24, 2026MEN launches to offer confidential support for men in eventsMEN - Meetings & Event Network - is a new initiative for men in the events industry, providing a confidential, professionally supported space for open conversation about work and life without judgment.

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April 24, 2026“Sit down and listen is dead”: asembl.group on the future of eventsThe old model of events is being replaced by a more dynamic, community-led approach, where attendees don’t just consume content, but shape it. M&IT editor Paul Harvey sat down with asembl.group's Gavin Farley and Mark Scales to hear why.

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April 22, 2026Friction at the front door? That’s the last place you want itIn response to M&IT's recent piece on friction-maxxing, Reftech MD Margaret Reeves tells us why we got it wrong: there are some parts of events where it never pays to add tension...

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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.

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April 7, 2026Why the most regulated sectors are becoming more experimental with eventsAs AI accelerates change and attention spans shrink, even the most tightly regulated industries are rethinking how they engage audiences, says Michael Wyrley-Birch, Strata president and group managing director, growth and strategy.

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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.

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.Show More

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