Strategy

Card trick

August 24, 2026Experiential learning: why delegates want magical moments they can't GoogleAs AI makes knowledge more accessible than ever, conferences are discovering that their greatest value lies in creating memorable experiences that delegates simply can't download.Read More

BCD M&E launches Thinking Forward, first three-year plan since 2019

May 14, 2024BCD M&E launches Thinking Forward, first three-year plan since 2019BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E) has transitioned back to a longer-term strategy and planning cycle with the launch of its first three-year plan since 2019 - Thinking Forward.

Less than 5 per cent of delegates find CSR activities engaging

April 18, 2024Less than 5 per cent of delegates find CSR activities engagingConference Leeds survey finds just 4.8 per cent of delegates cite CSR activities such as charity fundraising, team building activities and pledging as among the most engaging part of a conference.

Excel star wars

April 16, 2024ExCeL visitors more likely to be eco-conscious and tech-savvyThe analysis, focused on UK audiences, also revealed that attendees are mostly millennials, affluent and are highly active on social media, in particular in creating their own original content.

Europalco freepik

April 4, 2024Europalco enhances geographical presence with three acquisitionsMarking a step towards geographic expansion and technological advancement in the events industry, Portugal-based Europalco, a provider of event solutions in Southern Europe, has invested in Rise, NEW Audiovisuais, and AV Tech.

March 5, 2024TTA acquires Brand Emotion Global event management agencyTTA has acquired brand experience and exhibition company Brand Emotion to support its growth strategy and drive content solutions for their combined client base.

Use data to win arguments

January 3, 2024How to use data to win budget arguments in 2024Chloe Richardson, VP senior corporate relations at Explori, explores what happens when you pitch falling budgets against rising costs.

Kyle Head Theatre

December 6, 2023How learnings from theatre can make events engaging and impactfulSecuring your attendees and then keeping them interested once they are in the space (when so much else is competing for their attention) can be a real problem.

November 30, 2023Last chance to take our screen time and social media surveyFinal chance to be part of new research that aims to uncover the extent to which screen time and social media use is having an adverse effect on the mental health and wellbeing of event professionals.

UK Policy Forum confirmed speakers

October 31, 2023International association CEO, Senthil Gopinath confirmed for UK Policy ForumThe Business of Events has confirmed the speaker line up for its UK Policy Forum event, taking place on 8 November at IET London: Savoy Place.

strata debate

October 19, 2023Managing budgets in times of uncertaintyStrata's recent Big Budget Debate brought together industry leaders to discover and debate how to navigate current challenges, strategies, and solutions in the global events space.In his keynote,.Diageo chief economist Richard Grenfell-Hill offered an insight into the current economic landscape and what the next few months have in store. Here are the top take aways...Show More

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