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Why AI could usher in a golden age for business events

July 2, 2026Why AI could usher in a golden age for business eventsAs artificial intelligence transforms the way we work, it is also reshaping why people attend events. According to the team behind nCino’s annual nSight conference, AI is making face-to-face conversations more valuable than ever – creating a new era where human connection, not content, becomes the industry's greatest asset.Read More

Rob Kenward

March 21, 2023Uncertainty the key recruitment trend for eventprofs in Q1 2023Uncertainty has been the key trend in recruitment in the sector in the first three months of 2023, according to recruitment agency YOU Search & Select

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March 17, 2023School students set to run SistersIN event at ICC BelfastSeveral female school students in Northern Ireland have been given the opportunity to run an event at the International Convention Centre in Belfast. More than 1,000 delegates are expected to attend.

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March 15, 2023Budgets and know-how main barriers to sustainability pushFinancial restraints and a lack of expertise are holding European meeting planners back when it comes to implementing sustainable practices, new research has revealed.

March 14, 2023Cvent to be acquired by Blackstone in $4.6bn dealMeetings technology giant Cvent is going private again after agreeing terms with Blackstone in a deal worth $4.6 billion.

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March 9, 2023The Meetings Show encourages eventprofs to #takethetimeThe Meetings Show is aiming to help eventprofs feeling tired and overwhelmed by the demands of the industry with its new #takethetime campaign.

Brains behind Roundhouse Trust launches venue consultancy

February 28, 2023Brains behind Roundhouse Trust launches venue consultancyThe co-founder of the Roundhouse Trust has assembled a collective of dedicated venue consultants and launched a network, specifically designed to support venues with targeted and impartial advice and support.

Single use plastic

February 14, 2023'Decisive' action needed on single-use plastic ahead of banThe ban, to be introduced in October, includes single-use plastic plates, trays, bowls, cutlery and certain types of polystyrene cups and food containers.

Young apprentice

February 7, 2023Apprenticeships: 'Hire the smile, train the skill'Event apprenticeships are no longer just the fall back option, says Joanne Barratt.

Retaining talent?

February 6, 2023Retaining talent: 'Employers must focus on employee's passion points'Becca Shanks, events producer at Sledge, explores the changing world of employee expectations and enlightens employers on how to attract and retain talent in 2023...

response times

January 30, 2023'Response times are better, but still not back to pre-Covid levels'Eventprofs from across the sector have shared their thoughts on response times and staffing levels at venues and the current direction of travel.Show More

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