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October 30, 2026'AI is memorable for the worst possible reason'The Meeting Room podcast explores AI's impact on event planning, featuring insights from Sam McNeil of SongDivision. While AI can streamline song creation, McNeil emphasizes the irreplaceable value of human touch in events. He warns that overly AI-reliant events risk losing their appeal, underscoring the need for authentic, engaging experiences.Read More

Do Meta glasses belong at events?

September 25, 2026Do Meta glasses belong at events?Meta glasses may have been labelled “Pervert Glasses”, but have we really considered what their resurgence means for conferences, exhibitions and other business events?

The Meeting Room Accessibility is no longer a nice to have

August 28, 2026Why your accessibility checklist isn't workingAccessibility is no longer a nice-to-have. Paul Harvey and Freya Foster explore how event planners can design more inclusive events from the outset, with Gen Z expectations reshaping the conversation.

TMR Crisis 1

August 19, 2026"You can lose control of the story in minutes"Chris Lewis and Dominic Keogh join James Lancaster in The Meeting Room to discuss the dos and don'ts of crisis communications.

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June 26, 2026'Leave your ego at the door'In the latest episode of The Meeting Room, M&IT editor Paul Harvey sat down with Shonali Devereaux, chief executive of the Meetings Industry Association (MIA) to discuss how we can nurture relationships within the events industry for everyone's benefit.

IMEX Frankfurt meaningful activations

June 23, 2026What separates a photo-worthy activation from a memorable one?What separates a photo-worthy activation from a memorable one? 0 0 74 Sponsored by What does it take to create brand experiences that actually stick in 2026? At IMEX Frankfurt, Meg Webster from Identity tells Paul Harvey how experiential marketing

Meaning not luxury

June 22, 2026Why top performers don’t need luxury, they need meaning"Without memory, it’s just a holiday," explains Maria Tsierkezos, director of client growth and marketing at Nteractive.

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May 29, 2026'We need to get our house in order'In this episode of The Meeting Room, James Lancaster sits down with Dr Mike Duignan, founder of the Centre for Events & Festivals (CEF), to unpack the big problems nobody in events is talking about enough.

'People shouldn't be falling into events'

April 27, 2026'People shouldn't be falling into events'The Power of Events founder Rick Stainton and colleague Sophie Beasor talk to M&IT editor Paul Harvey about how their organisation supports young people's experiences in the event industry.

What are fam trips actually for?

March 27, 2026What are fam trips actually for?In the latest episode of The Meeting Room, M&IT editor Paul Harvey sits down with Jemma Peers, managing director at Top Banana, and Ian Cummings, global CEO of Nteractive, to get honest about the role of fam trips in 2026.

Events will suffer if Reform follows Trump TMR

February 27, 2026How events could suffer if Reform UK follow TrumpJames Lancaster and Paul Harvey ask what a Reform UK government might mean for the UK meetings and events sector.Show More

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