Roadshows were a big hit up until 2019, then we had a two-year, Covid-enforced hiatus, but now they seem to be back, bigger than ever, explains Simona Negretto, national conference and event manager, Vue Conferences & Events… With the demand of face-to-face events still being at an all-time high, it seems that businesses are realising the roadshow is a great way to embrace everyone in the business and deliver the latest news and strategy forecasts in a very concise fashion. Roadshows can take a couple of formats, from moving the same event to a different location, giving each locality a relevant focus or having the same event at different locations at the same time, even linking them together with hybrid capability.

We’ve all watched Succession and the fictional fall outs of the Roy family. But what is it really like to work with family members in a highly pressurised environment? Goldie Chadowitz, daughter of award-winning events planner and founder of the Taylor Lynn Corporation, Liz Taylor, recently joined the company to oversee the development of the London branch of the business. Here, Liz and Goldie reveal the truth behind working with family members and share their thoughts on how to make a success of working side by side as mother and daughter…

The Meetings Show’s 2023 Hosted Buyer Welcome Reception will be the first event held onboard Oceandiva London, the UK capital’s new sustainable events vessel. Attendees will be welcomed on board the £25m floating venue operated by Smart Group for an exclusive evening of entertainment and refreshments on Tuesday 27 June, before The Meetings Show kicks off at ExCeL London on 28 June. They will be the first #eventprofs to experience an event onboard Oceandiva London, which is the first carbon-neutral powered vessel on the Thames. It is also the world’s first to achieve the Platinum Label – the highest level of recognition awarded by Green Award for shipping companies committed to environmental protection, safety, and quality.

We are excited to announce the finalists for the M&IT Awards 2023. There are a total of 21 categories at this year’s awards, taking place at Evolution London on Friday 15 September. Brought to you by Northstar Meetings Group, the M&IT Awards brings together more industry professionals than any other awards event to recognise the phenomenal people that drive this wonderful industry forward.

As wearable tech continues to be integrated into everyday life, we look at how it can help streamline your events. The events industry is always on the look out for new technology to improve the experience of delegates at events or help with running them behind the scenes. Now wearable tech is making waves as a new way to streamline an event experience. Defined as a wide range of devices which can be worn as accessories, embedded in clothing, implanted in the user’s body, or even tattooed on the skin, wearable tech looks destined to eventually take over from smart phones.

What better place to hold your event than a venue which was built specifically with all the amenities you need in one place? When it comes to organising a successful event, choosing the right venue plays a pivotal role, and opting for a dedicated conference venue offers numerous advantages that can elevate your event to new heights. These purpose-built spaces provide a host of amenities and facilities in one easy-to-access location, giving you less to organise when planning your event.

As home working and the cost of living continue to shape working practices, the way brands are using event facilities is changing.

If you’ve ever thought of becoming a fully remote event planner, here are the top ten ‘work from anywhere’ destinations where you can relocate to become a virtual event professional.

The Edinburgh International Book Festival today announces its 2023 programme which celebrates The Joy of Words and its 40 years as the world’s leading celebration of the written word. From 12 – 28 August 2023, the Festival invites the world’s greatest writers, artists and thinkers to help create positive conversations that will celebrate the world’s best new fiction, spoken word and non-fiction.

The Reeling, Scotland’s newest traditional music festival, enjoyed a resounding success this weekend, with around 8,000 Scottish music fans making their way to sunny Rouken Glen Park for the inaugural event. The highly anticipated celebration of culture, creativity and community delivered on all fronts, with over 30 performances from some of Scotland’s most exciting musical talent and a family-friendly programme of activities delighting crowds over Saturday and Sunday.

One of Scotland’s most experienced major events professionals, has joined the SEC as Director of Operations. Colin Hartley (47) from Glasgow, joined the city’s event campus in early June to oversee the running of the SEC’s hundreds of exhibitions, conferences and live entertainment shows. With more than 20 years’ experience, Colin has been part of some of Scotland’s biggest and most exciting events. He was a key part of the team for the Glasgow 2018 European Championships, responsible for over 700 paid staff, 27 venues, 4000 volunteers and a cultural programme involving three live sites. He was also Championships Director for the 2015 FIG World Gymnastics Championships, hosted at the OVO Hydro and was Head of Festival Operations for Glasgow 2014, Commonwealth Games.

It’s just over three weeks to go till the micebook Awards 2023 ceremony, and our team are busy putting the final touches to what promises to be a fantastic evening celebrating the best event projects, people, and companies over the past year. The micebook Awards 2023 takes place on Thursday 29 June at The Dorchester, straight after The Meetings Show closes, making it the perfect way to unwind after a busy week of networking. Tickets are selling fast, so get your’s now. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to be part of THE must-attend celebration for #eventprofs this summer.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has expanded its presence in London with the opening of Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars. The 204-room hotel is the 14th property in the UK, a priority growth market within Hyatt’s diverse and evolving brand portfolio. In the last five years, Hyatt has increased its brand presence in the UK from five to 13 properties, with six of those based in London.

At micebook Ventures last week, we invited a panel of experts from outside the events industry to take part in a debate on the importance of rewilding, what we can learn from mother nature, and how the events industry can play its part in restoring our planet. Facilitated by Leslie Robertson, CEO and founder of Ventures platform partner Open Audience, the panel featured Dr Vincent Walsh, Dr Alister Scott and Dr Benjamin Tam, CEO of Isle Utilities.

Around 70 #eventprofs gathered at the new Birch (Selsdon) for micebook Ventures Chapter II, which focused on rewilding, restoring our world by doing better business, and getting back to nature in the 200-acre estate. Kicking off on 5 June, the date on which World Overshoot Day 2023 – which marks the date when humanity’s resource consumption for the year exceeds Earth’s capacity to regenerate those resources that year (this year’s date is 2 August) – was revealed, the event yet again challenged our community with thought-provoking content.

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