Podcast

'We need to get our house in order'

May 29, 2026'We need to get our house in order'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.Read More

TMS Rob Eveleigh

July 8, 2025"You have to adapt. If you don't you will die ..."In this episode of The Meeting Room Out of Office, Rob Eveleigh, founder of Brightelm, explains why associations are feeling the pressure when it comes to their events - and how smaller, more purpose-driven meetings can keep members inspired and revenues healthy.

Robert Kenward, Paul Harvey and Anna-Marie Trzebinski

June 27, 2025Young event planners: expecting too much or just enough?The latest episode of The Meeting Room podcast addresses attracting and retaining young professionals in the events industry, discussing challenges like industry perception, generation-specific pressures, and workplace expectations, while advocating for mentorship and clear growth paths.

Edward, Matt and Steph

June 12, 2025'Legacy isn’t just what you leave behind, it’s the impact you create today'The podcast explores industry leaders' insights on sustainability, innovation, and tourism, focusing on Singapore's net-zero goals, the sustainability-led World Design Congress, and Macau's luxury tourism developments.

Jo Fuller The Merry Menopause TMR OOO

June 10, 2025Cyclical leadership: unlocking your natural rhythmsCyclical leadership: unlocking your natural rhythms 0 0 74 Sponsored by Speaking from IMEX Frankfurt, Jo Fuller, founder of The Merry Menopause explained how understanding and aligning with the natural phases of the menstrual cycle can e

James Latham and Gary Grimmer

June 7, 2025'We're seeing a rise in populism, beyond simply the US'Populism is increasing globally. In The Meeting Room: Out of Office, James Lancaster discusses with James Latham and Gary Grimmer that business events should focus on innovation, collaboration, and societal challenges.

'There’s still a huge glass ceiling effect'

June 5, 2025'There’s still a huge glass ceiling effect'Kat Kevern discusses mentorship and inclusive initiatives in the events industry, noting the glass ceiling's persistence, NOWIE's mentorship program involving male mentors for gender equality, and its transition to a Community Interest Company reinvesting in members.

Chloe Richardson TMR OOO 1

June 5, 2025How to build team culture in a remote worldChloe Richardson emphasises intentional team culture, purposeful meetings, and trust-building for effective leadership of remote teams, highlighting design over chance, meaningful engagement, and balancing productivity with well-being.

Nienke story

May 31, 2025How can event funding be more sustainable?Event funding can become more sustainable by focusing subvention funds on green practices and community impact, as proposed by Conferli's CEO, Nienke van der Malen.

Lizzy Eaton for TMR 1

May 30, 2025The Meeting Room: 'The four-day week isn’t realistic'Holly Patrick and Lizzie Eaton discuss the four-day workweek, highlighting challenges and perspectives on its impact on productivity and work-life balance in the events industry.

Anna Abdelnoor and Paul Harvey on TMR OO

May 29, 2025Event sustainability: 'It's mostly optics over actions'Event sustainability: 'It's mostly optics over actions' 0 0 74 Sponsored by Anna Abdelnoor, founder and CEO of event sustainability movement, isla, tells M&IT's Paul Harvey that right now in event sustainability, many people are implem Show More