Is it time for industry standardisation?
Hosted at the Confex International Trade Show at Excel London. With no official trade body the events industry has no set of standards for organisers to be able to compare and assess best practice. In an increasingly global market and an exploding expansion of our industry, is it time to get together and create some standards to enable easier comparison between venues, suppliers and events and guidelines for delivery to reduce admin and wastage across the board?
Learn MoreAre we keeping up with our guest's rapidly changing requirements?
Hosted at the Confex International Trade Show at Excel London. With a move towards more dry events and entirely vegan menus, event requirements are changing rapidly. From translation services or personalised tech experiences alongside the live environment, our attendees expect the same level of personalisation at events as on the high street. Meanwhile awards teams are still sending out forms to ask about dietary requirements in advance. Is our industry in need of a major overhaul in our approach to delivery or are we ahead of the game when it comes to driving innovation?
Learn MoreMental Health and The Events Industry: Are we doing enough to support our staff?
With long hours, deadlines for days, late night networking and dealing with customers, working in the events industry can be an exhilarating but stressful experience. Are we doing enough to support our staff or are we falling behind the times when it comes to prioritising mental wellbeing? Join Event Huddle to explore this important issue with some key industry experts and guests. Event Huddle panel chair Kevin Jackson is joined by thought leaders to discuss ways in which we can help tackle the problems and create much needed radical change within the industry. Panel talk was hosted on the 28/01/2020
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