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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.Read More

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October 27, 2025Welcome to the M&IT Ideas Factory: your inspiration one-stop shopA new M&IT series unlocking creative thinking for modern events - smart, human-centred ideas that break convention without breaking the bank.

New AI system aims to solve live event accessibility for deaf attendees

October 21, 2025New AI system aims to solve live event accessibility for deaf attendeesSoundshape 1 Pro, developed by Speaksee, is an AI-driven system providing real-time captioning and multilingual translation at live events for deaf and hard-of-hearing attendees.

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October 21, 2025Event professionals are using AI, but few understand it, survey revealsA survey by CHS Birmingham reveals that 88% of event professionals have used AI in the last year, though few understand it beyond the basics. While 71% use AI regularly and 70% are experimenting with it, concerns about data privacy, security, and losing the human touch persist.

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October 17, 2025Winners of the 2025 Cvent Excellence Awards announcedCvent announced the winners of the 2025 Cvent Excellence Awards at Cvent CONNECT Europe.

Cvent and enviricard partnership aims to cut badge carbon emissions by 57%

October 15, 2025Cvent and enviricard partnership aims to cut badge carbon emissions by 57%Cvent partners with enviricard to reduce badge carbon emissions by 57%, using plastic-free cards.

Industry leaders debate future of events at EDGE Venues Summer Conference

September 9, 2025Industry leaders debate future of events at EDGE Venues Summer ConferenceEDGE Venues welcomed more than 160 agents, hotel groups, suppliers, and event professionals to the Crowne Plaza Stratford-upon-Avon on 4–5 September for its annual Summer Conference.

How Sophos united 1,700 staff across five continents - and beat Zoom fatigue

August 14, 2025How Sophos united 1,700 staff across five continents - and beat Zoom fatigueHow do you combine virtual, hybrid and in-person formats - and avoid the feel of a Zoom meeting? That was the challenge facing cybersecurity provider Sophos when it sought to host a sales extravaganza that required communicating with its local, regional, and global teams.

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July 31, 2025'With event tech, you need to know enough to be dangerous'Get to grips with event tech - before it gets to grips with you, says Vanessa Lovatt, founder of Event Tech World

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July 9, 2025How women in tech are shaping the future of eventsTechnology that works for people

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May 28, 2025Translated: 'We’re in the business of welcoming the world'The UK aims to attract 50 million international visitors by 2030, with a focus on business events. Event organisers should strategically expand their international reach by targeting specific regions and removing friction for attendees. Language and cultural nuances are crucial, as translation and localization can boost engagement and exports significantly. Starting small, testing, and scaling efforts can foster long-term relationships and growth.Show More

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