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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

TMR Meta glasses

September 25, 2026Do Meta glasses belong at events?Do Meta glasses belong at events? 33368 0 74 Sponsored by [--video id='1'--] Are your attendees being recorded without their consent? Meta glasses may have been labelled “Pervert Glasses”, but have we really considered what their resurgence

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.

TMR Crisis

July 31, 2026"You can lose control of the story in minutes"Chris Lewis and Dominic Keogh join James Lancaster in The Meeting Room to discuss the dos and don'ts of crisis communications.

'Leave your ego at the door'

June 26, 2026'Leave your ego at the door'Paul Harvey sat down with Shonali Devereaux, chief executive of the Meetings Industry Association (MIA), to discuss how we can nurture relationships within the events industry for everyone's benefit.

'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.

People shouldn't be falling into events

April 27, 2026People shouldn't be falling into eventsThe Power of Events founder Rick Stainton and colleague Sophie Beasor talk to M&IT editor Paul Harvey about how their organisation supports young people's experiences in the events industry.

What are fam trips actually for?

March 27, 2026What are fam trips actually for?In the latest episode of The Meeting Room, Paul Harvey sits down with Jemma Peers, managing director at Top Banana, and Ian Cummings, global CEO of Nteractive, to get honest about the role of fam trips in 2026.

TMR reform

February 27, 2026How events could suffer if Reform UK follow TrumpJames Lancaster and Paul Harvey ask what a Reform UK government might mean for the UK's business events industry.

Social Media USA TMR

January 30, 2026Why should I hand over my personal phone numbers?James Lancaster outlines what new social media vetting for entry into the US could mean for event planners, their attendees, and host cities still reeling from a slump in visitor numbers.

TMR HearingLoss

January 2, 2026Turn it down - why your event is too noisyIn this month's episode of The Meeting Room, M&IT Editor Paul Harvey talks about the impact his hearing loss has on his experience within the event industry. Show More