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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

Five Minutes With... Mark Cooper CEO IACC

December 10, 2020Five Minutes With... Mark Cooper CEO IACCMark Cooper, CEO of the International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) and chair-elect of the Events Industry Council chats to Holly Patrick for this episode of Five Minutes With…

Learning the hard way

December 8, 2020Learning the hard way

Five Minutes With...Switzerland CVBs Bettina Mumenthaler

November 30, 2020Five Minutes With...Switzerland CVBs Bettina MumenthalerIn this episode of ‘Five Minutes With…’, Bettina Mumenthaler, head of the Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau for UK & Ireland tells Holly Patrick what's in store for delegates in Switzerland.

Five Minutes With... virtual event organiser Iga Prokopowicz

November 17, 2020Five Minutes With... virtual event organiser Iga ProkopowiczIn this episode of ‘Five Minutes With…’, Holly Patrick chatted with Iga Prokopowicz, freelance virtual event manager.

Five Minutes With…FIPs congress manager Mireille Swakhoven

November 4, 2020Five Minutes With…FIPs congress manager Mireille SwakhovenIn our brand new ‘Five Minutes With…’ series, Holly Patrick caught up with Mireille Swakhoven, senior congress manager at the International Pharmaceutical Federation.

Face to face: Carola van der Hoeff COO and congress director FIP

October 29, 2020Face to face: Carola van der Hoeff COO and congress director FIP“We need to be able to adapt. Quickly”

Deep Dive S1: UFIs Kai Hattendorf on crisis recovery and very British problems...

October 16, 2020Deep Dive S1: UFIs Kai Hattendorf on crisis recovery and very British problems..."I was looking at the list of things that were allowed to reopen in the UK. It was very British. Model villages. Outdoor ice-rinks. No disrespect - but I don't think the economic impact of ice rinks really compares to business events".

Deep Dive S1: Its time associations took community management seriously says Marjorie Anderson

September 3, 2020Deep Dive S1: Its time associations took community management seriously says Marjorie AndersonThe coronavirus pandemic and the widespread cancellation of in-person meetings has forced associations to revisit their online member engagement strategies – or develop strategies where none previously existed. But establishing a vibrant online community is not easy - and for many associations the big...