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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

The Best of The Meeting Room 2024

January 2, 2025The Best of The Meeting Room 2024The Best of The Meeting Room 2024 0 0 74 Sponsored by Join us as we take a look back at The Meeting Room's best bits from 2024. We began the series by busting myths about imposter syndrome , then asked our guests their take on the oppurtunit

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October 25, 2024Episode 7: When toddlers meet trade showsHave you ever had to miss a conference, maybe an important speaking opportunity, because you couldn’t get childcare? Or, if you’re an organiser, have you ever had a speaker or panellist pull out because of unforeseeable family commitments?

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October 11, 2024Bitesize Friday: 'I'm not a party planner!'Episode 6 of The Meeting is out now!

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October 4, 2024Bitesize Friday: "We're not appealing to a wide range of classes"In episode 6 of The Meeting Room Shonali Devereaux discusses the barriers working-class students face when trying to build a career in the the events industry.

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September 27, 2024The Meeting Room: Does the events industry have a class problem?Join Shonali Devereaux, Grace Louisy, Paul Harvey, and Holly Patrick in Episode 6 of The Meeting Room as they dive into the challenges of career pathways, barriers to entering the business meetings and events industry, and strategies to attract and retain young...

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September 20, 2024Bitesize Friday: what do acquisitions mean for the industry?Could high-profile mergers and acquisitions spell the new golden age for the business meetings and events industry?

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September 13, 2024Bitesize Friday: RIP to the work wardrobeAs we swap heels for trainers and three-piece suits for 'shackets' we realise that 'style' doesn't have to mean discomfort anymore.

Ep 5: 'This is why we need Martyn’s law'

September 6, 2024Ep 5: 'This is why we need Martyn’s law'Bitesize Friday: With Taylor Swift's tour in jeopardy due to security threats, we dive into the alarming story and discuss the urgent need for Martyn’s Law, a proposed legislation aimed at preventing such attacks

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August 30, 2024The Meeting Room episode 5: Taylor Swift, Martyn's Law, conference fashionFrom Taylor Swift and MartynsLaw to conference fashion and mergers and acquisitions, a lot is happening in the business events industry.

Bitesize Friday: 'Does your city have the feel-good factor?'

August 16, 2024Bitesize Friday: Does your city have the feel-good factor?How do we translate a destination's sense of pride when hosting a large sporting or music event, into a sense of pride for hosting a large, international meeting?Show More