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October 26, 2026AI: What happens to the human soul of our industry?The future of live events belongs to those who view AI as a silent operational assistant by allowing us to focus on gathering people to inspire, educate, and connect.Read More

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October 15, 2026When seeing is no longer believing: AI glasses enter the roomAfter a Reform UK politician’s suspected use of smart glasses as a teleprompter in the Senedd reignited the debate over wearable technology, Paul Harvey asks whether the events industry is prepared for the trust implications.

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October 13, 2026The EU’s new greenwashing rules: red tape or a licence to speak up?With the EU’s EmpCo legislation tightening the rules on environmental claims, sustainability consultant Ellie Ashton-Melia explores what it means for the events industry - and why businesses should focus on proving their progress, not staying silent.

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October 6, 2026HeadBox launches AI-powered booking platform as it expands into 100 citiesHeadBox is overhauling its corporate booking platform for the AI era as it prepares to double its global footprint to 100 cities within six months.

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October 2, 2026Cvent CONNECT Europe unveils 2026 agendaThree-day London conference will explore the future of events, with AI, technology and event impact among the themes.

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August 18, 2026Practical ways event agencies can maintain their edge in the AI eraMaster the mindset change

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August 11, 2026Hiding in plain sight: why the industry needs to talk about AI glassesAI-powered smart glasses are already being banned from restaurants, theatres and private members' clubs over privacy concerns. Paul Harvey asks whether conference organisers should be thinking about them too.

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July 31, 2026IBTM World expands event technology offering for 2026 showIBTM World 2026 will expand its event tech offerings with a larger tech showcase, AI demos, and the return of the startup initiative IBTM Ignite, featuring over 100 startups, 15 investors, and major exhibitors like EventsAir.

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July 15, 2026Cvent announces $1bn investment in AI and product innovationCvent is investing more than $1bn (£750m) in AI and product innovation over three years, unveiling a new brand strategy emphasising the value of face-to-face events against AI-generated content.

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.

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June 16, 2026Event profs say rise in AI-use is creating trust gap with audiencesA survey by Cvent has revealed that event and marketing professionals face an AI trust gap with audiences, as increased AI content use has led to scepticism about its authenticity and accuracy.Show More

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