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.

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.

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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Entries are now open to nominate your company as C&IT’s Best Place to Work 2023…

Artificial Intelligence has had a phenomenal impact on all industries, but what does it mean for events?

With over one billion users, TikTok has become the leading social media platform for travel inspiration. So, here are the most popular cities for MICE trips according to TikTok views.

With just three weeks to go until The Meetings Show 2023 kicks off at ExCeL London, final preparations are now in full swing. Thousands of #eventprofs are expected to attend the two-day event on 28-29 June, so if you’ve yet to register, don’t delay and #takethetime to sign up today, as it promises to be THE must attend show this summer. Learn something new Be informed, inspired and empowered to think differently, connect differently, plan differently, and live differently with this year’s new look education programme, created in partnership with experienced design experts Samme Allen, CEO of conferenceemcees.com, and renowned consultant, author and previous keynote speaker at The Meetings Show, Claus Raasted. Split across four brand new themes – Impact, Inform, Innovate, and Inspire ­­– the 28 sessions will explore subjects such as how event technology can supercharge engagement, unpacking the power of passive data, building event communities, how to […]

Chatbots provide an easy, automated way for you to connect and monetise customers and delegates for a fraction of the cost of a customer services team. With the advance of AI, it’s not uncommon to see chatbots popping up on websites for all kinds of businesses, and there are several ways these nifty bits of tech can be of use to help event professionals. Chatbots can offer immediate assistance and support to event attendees, sponsors, or vendors at any time of the day, providing instant answers to frequently asked questions and can even offer guidance for some concerns expressed.

Cvent have recently announced the top destinations and hotels for meetings in Europe for 2023…

With hundreds of companies beginning to surrender to the four day working week, is it time the events industry caught up?

The ninth edition of the Off to Work Event Photography Awards saw an intimate wedding shot take home the top prize. This year’s awards, which saw a record number of entries, culminated in a gallery viewing and awards ceremony at RIBA at 66 Portland Place in London on Monday 5 June. Check out some of the winning shots…