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October 30, 2026AI - Memorable for the worst possible reasonThe article explores the impact of AI on event planning, highlighting a discussion with Sam McNeill of SongDivision. While AI can create music efficiently, McNeill emphasises the irreplaceable value of human creativity in events. He warns that overly generic AI-driven experiences could deter attendance, underscoring the need for authentic, human-centred events.Read More

'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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May 27, 2025Tariffs and trade shows: 'There's a lack of trust'Tariffs and trade shows: 'There's a lack of trust' 0 0 74 Sponsored by In this Meeting Room: Out of Office episode, James Lancaster interviews Kai Hattendorf, former CEO of UFI and global ambassador for the business events sector. They

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April 25, 2025The Meeting Room: 'He likes to disrupt — the real danger is overreacting'The episode of The Meeting Room discusses the disruptive policies of the Trump administration on international meetings and events, with Neil Brownlee offering analysis and insights on advocacy challenges in the business events sector.

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March 28, 2025'Boris Johnson called a press conference - and I lost £3 million'The events sector, severely impacted by Covid-19, is discussed by Liz Taylor in "The Meeting Room" podcast, covering its recovery, lessons learned, and the future.

Episode 10 TMR

February 28, 2025The Meeting Room: How to get delegates off their phonesModern distractions impact productivity in meetings, costing the UK economy 20.7 billion pounds, and experts discuss solutions.

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January 31, 2025Episode 9: "Done badly, DEI can do more harm than good ..."What's next for DEI in events now Trump is back in the White House? Will 2025 be the year AI comes of age? Who's getting a budget increase and who's missing out? Join Holly Patrick and James Lancaster as they discuss what 2025 has in store for event professionals.Show More