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October 19, 2026Figen Murray hits back at Tory MP’s criticism of Martyn’s LawThe campaigner says comments describing the legislation as an “absurd set of regulations” reveal a “profound lack of understanding”, as venues prepare for the new requirements to take effect in 2027.Read More

Watch: Eventful Life with Alexa Martinez of St James's Place

April 19, 2021Watch: Eventful Life with Alexa Martinez of St James's PlaceIn this episode of Eventful Life, Holly Patrick talks to the ever-enthusiastic Alexa Martinez, event manager at St James's Place Wealth Management in Manchester. The role didn't exist when Alexa began at the company as a personal assistant but she saw the need and value for a full-time events manager and carved the role out for herself.

Eventful Life with Chris Parnham, owner & director of Absolute Corporate Events

April 3, 2021Eventful Life with Chris Parnham, owner & director of Absolute Corporate EventsChris Parnham chats to M&IT's Holly Patrick about a career in events that has taken him from in-house corporate to owning three successful event businesses. He also shares his tips for remaining cool under pressure and why doing your own hiring and firing is an essential part of managing a business.

"We're losing new talent": M&IT Talks to Event First Steps

March 27, 2021"We're losing new talent": M&IT Talks to Event First StepsM&IT editor Paul Harvey catches up with Event First Steps co-founders Caitlin Kobrak and Priya Narain to find out what the last year has been like for early career event professionals and what it's like trying to break into the industry in a pandemic...

M&IT Eventful Life with Elling Hamso, the 'ROI Guy'

March 20, 2021M&IT Eventful Life with Elling Hamso, the 'ROI Guy'He may now be retired, but Elling Hamso, formerly managing partner of the Event ROI Institute, has a reputation that precedes him.

Julia Hudson and Charlotte Webb: Defying expectations

March 14, 2021Julia Hudson and Charlotte Webb: Defying expectationsJulia Hudson and Charlotte Webb: Defying expectations

Liz Taylor The power of a chance meeting

March 13, 2021Liz Taylor The power of a chance meetingLiz Taylor: The power of a chance meeting

We need to manage expectations! M&IT Talks to Jane Longhurst

March 13, 2021We need to manage expectations! M&IT Talks to Jane LonghurstDo event professionals need to manage their expectations around the government's timeline for reopening?

March 12, 2021Lizzy Eaton: An ever-growing network is a valuable assetLizzy Eaton: An evergrowing network is a valuable asset

A day like no other

March 11, 2021A day like no otherWorking with Harry and Meghan - an event manager's perspective

Eventful Life with Juliet Tripp, deputy head of global events at Chemical Watch

March 6, 2021Eventful Life with Juliet Tripp, deputy head of global events at Chemical WatchIn this episode of Eventful Life, Juliet Tripp, deputy head of global events at Chemical Watch and all-round female boss, chats with Holly Patrick about turning potentially disastrous events into major successes and why Michelle Obama would be her keynote at her dream event.Show More

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