Podcast

The Meeting Room Podcast 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.Read More

Still from isla podcast

September 25, 2025"We're completely blind to what's coming"In this episode of The Meeting Room, Anna Abdelnoor, founder and CEO of isla, the industry sustainability body, spells out precisely what's coming if we don't act now to mitigate the worst impacts of global heating.

Martyns Law podcast

August 29, 2025She lost her son in a terror attack, then changed UK venue safety foreverFigen Murray transformed her grief into a campaign for Martyn’s Law, which mandates improved security measures in UK public venues after her son was killed in the Manchester Arena bombing.

GAB EPISODE TMR

July 25, 2025The Meeting Room: 'AI discriminated against women ... again'In a no-holds-barred conversation, Gabby Austen-Browne challenges the industry’s blind faith in AI and reveals why ignoring its ethical pitfalls, like bias and consent, could backfire. As AI reshapes events and meetings, are we asking the right questions... or just chasing productivity at any cost?

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.Show More