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ai sustainability

August 10, 2026AI is the environmental bill events haven't budgeted forEllie Ashton-Melia takes a look at the environmental impact of AI in events.Read More

too hot too greedy

July 31, 2026Too hot to handle? What Europe's heatwaves could mean for the sectorHow Europe's heatwaves are forcing the events industry to rethink venues, destinations, and the conference calendar

The end of unverified sustainability claims?

July 20, 2026The end of unverified sustainability claims?For years, hospitality businesses have been able to make broad sustainability claims with relatively little scrutiny. That era is coming to an end.

Studio Stories: All the world's a stage

June 22, 2026Studio Stories: All the world's a stageThe latest in Studio Stories, our series unlocking creative thinking for modern events, is all about staging performance - elevating the event ordinary to event extraordinary, where your audiences can perform.

one plus one is two

June 12, 2026The myth of 1 + 1 = 2: why event mergers succeed or fail long after the deal is doneLaura Capell-Abra on why mergers and acquisitions are never just about numbers on a page.

cost vs sustainability hotel

June 8, 2026Do people really care about sustainable hotels - or just cheaper ones?Can better information and easier booking tools make planners and delegates choose sustainable hotels, or will cost always win? Ellie Evans investigates.

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.

TMR mike duignan

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.

local inceptionsoisnso

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.

identity cannes lions

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.

meetings and events network men

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.Show More

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