EventLab, Hire Space’s flagship education and networking event, will be hosted in a hybrid format this November, with only 250 spaces available for in-person attendees.
Taking place on Wednesday 24 November, EventLab’s programme will focus on innovation in the post-pandemic landscape, and guests will have the option of attending virtually using the event platform Arena or in-person at Central Hall Westminster.
Both remote and in-person audiences will be able to tune into mainstage content and participate in discussions at EventLab.
In-person attendees will also have access to four CPD-certified professional development workshops and can utilise the on-site co-working facilities with a networking lounge and complimentary lunch for in-person VIP guests.
EventLAB 2021 will deliver 13 sessions, hosted by more than 20 key figures in the industry, including:
- Simon Burton, co-founder and director of Virtual Events Institute, speaking about “Hybrid events in practice: the latest trends and learnings”
- Mark Bannister, technical director of COP26, presenting “A case study of a carbon-neutral event”
- Lauralee Whyte, founder of Spectrum Speakers and Entertainers, speaking about “Workplace ethics and D&I initiatives that will help businesses attract the new wave of event industry talent”
- Shonali Devereaux, co-founder of Diverse Speaker Bureau, hosting the Conference Stage
EventLab organiser and co-founder of Hire Space, Edward Poland, highlighted the importance of collaboration and communication as the events industry gets back on its feet.
“We're delighted to be back with a roster of incredible speakers and high-quality educational content for professional event organisers and to be able to offer a virtual element through Arena to those unable to attend in person. EventLAB is back, it’s hybrid, and we can't wait,” Poland added.
Attendees can register to attend here and view the full programme here.
A desire to travel led Holly Patrick to the business meetings and events world and she’s never looked back. Holly takes a particular interest in event sustainability and creating a diverse and inclusive industry. When she’s not working, she can be found rolling skating along Brighton seafront listening to an eclectic playlist, featuring the likes of Patti Smith, Sean Paul, and Arooj Aftab.
