Planning and design

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June 3, 2026How to negotiate a room block when you're unsure of numbersWant to get the best deals for your delegates? Hotel insiders share their top tipsRead More

Samme Allen and Rob Eveleigh Evolve Conference

December 6, 2023New conference to 'revolutionise association event experience'Brightelm, organisers of the one-day Evolve Conference for association leaders, has partnered with The Attendee Experience co (atex) with the vision to ‘revolutionise the association event experience’.

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November 28, 2023Focus on 'intent' to improve business events, organisers urgedThe business events industry should redefine ROI to mean 'return on intent' in the interest of better meetings.

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November 21, 2023Thinking differentlyHow to make meetings work for neurodivergent delegates - and everyone

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November 9, 2023Daydreaming and scrolling in meetings ‘costing £20bn a year,’ report showsPeople being distracted in meetings is having a major impact on productivity. according to a new report by the QEII Centre.

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November 9, 2023Survey explores impact of social media use on event professionalsA survey aims to uncover the extent to which screen time and social media use is having a deleterious impact on the mental health and wellbeing of event professionals

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November 7, 2023Meeting design: who has the final say?There’s not much you can do if your boss vetoes a crucial element of your event at the last minute. The trick, according to Eric de Groot and Mike van der Vijver, is not to ask for ‘feedback’…

Reducing stress at events

October 25, 2023How event planners can reduce attendee stress at big eventsAttendee anxiety is not just a personal issue; it also impacts an event's overall atmosphere and success.

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October 23, 2023A Problem SharedA white paper from Copenhagen Convention Bureau says associations and meeting suppliers should take a collaborative approach to risk management...

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October 12, 2023Date set for third BIAF - ideas wantedOrganisers of the next Brussels International Association Forum, taking place in December, have issued a call to action

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October 12, 2023Balance and belonging to drive bottom line in 2024 - reportAccor's new report Meeting Expectations reveals the value of human connection and the importance of balance and belonging as priorities for eventprofs in 2024.Show More