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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

Jigsaw Talent Solutions launches industry-first 12-month guarantee

September 25, 2025Jigsaw Talent Solutions launches industry-first 12-month guaranteeJigsaw Talent Solutions now offers a 12-month guarantee to replace any hire who leaves within a year at no charge.

one and done

September 8, 2025One and done: how to hire in one interviewTired of four-round marathons? With the right prep, the best hires can be made in one sharp chemistry check and a single decisive interview - one and done.

Daring to be Bold in the new world of events

August 14, 2025Daring to be Bold in the new world of eventsWith Millennials and Gen Z now making up 55 per cent of the UK workforce and up to 20 per cent identifying as neurodiverse, event planners are rethinking traditional formats to meet evolving expectations, explains Elena Gurgul, director of sales and marketing at The QEII Centre.

uae hotness

August 4, 2025Why the UAE is the hottest destination for eventprofs right now (again)Now is the time for the industry to take a serious look at the UAE, says Robert Kenward, Fitability® Recruiter and founder at Jigsaw Talent Solutions.

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'Perfect fit': Event Leaders Exchange partners with ExCeL LondonEvent Leaders Exchange (ELX), a peer-to-peer community of senior event professionals, has joined forces with conference venue, ExCeL London.

Spring budget beam statement

Budget 2024: ‘Help industry invest in people’ says beamAhead of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Simon Richards, finance director of beam, a trade association for the business events, accommodation, and meetings Industry has called for tax cuts and a reduction in business rates.

design theft

July 7, 2025Free isn’t fair – why design theft must be confrontedDesign sits at the heart of every memorable event, but it’s often undervalued — and, increasingly, exploited, says Noel Reeves, board member of the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) and CEO at Rocket Exhibition Services.

cvent global travel managers

July 1, 2025Cvent report reveals rise in merging of business travel and meetings rolesA huge majority (91 per cent) of travel managers currently source hotels and venues for their organisation’s meetings and events, according to the 2025 Global Cvent Travel Managers Report.

edinburgh adobe

June 20, 2025How universities drive Edinburgh's conference successCarina Svensen, head of the University of Edinburgh’s commercial and residential services, reveals how academic institutions don’t just host events – they help drive them.

Walking Unsplash

May 27, 2025Conferencing in nature: venues promoting the power of walkingSeveral venues in the UK, including ICC Wales, Chapel House Estate, Jockey Club Venues, Leeds Castle, and De Vere Beaumont Estate, are promoting outdoor walking opportunities as part of conference programs, highlighting benefits like creativity, stress reduction, and enhanced mental health.Show More

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