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.

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.

In every episode of C&IT’s podcast, RSVP, editors Calum Di Lieto and Charlotte Flach read out listeners’ industry confessions live on air. Submit yours here…

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.

Humaira Pilkington, Claire Tulloch and Dan Scrimgeour of TEMBO Refresh Consultants, look at the top trends facing exhibition marketers today and how leading event organisers are harnessing these opportunities.

Space-Comm Expo welcomed thousands of visitors from 34 countries to Farnborough International. Organised by Hub Exhibitions in partnership with Farnborough International, Space-Comm is the UK’s biggest space-focused exhibition and with more than 150 exhibitors and 100 speakers and experts.

Colin Hartley has joined the SEC as director of operations. Hartley, from Glasgow, is one of Scotland’s most experienced major events professionals, and will oversee the running of the SEC’s hundreds of exhibitions, conferences and live entertainment shows.

Six months on from the launch of the Net Zero Carbon Events Roadmap UFI managing director and CEO Kai Hattendorf spoke to Exhibition News about the progress so far. The Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge is an organisational commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, as a pathway to net zero emissions by 2050. With more than 500 signatories and supporters all starting to report their footprint and taking steps to reduce their impact, the united efforts so far to drive down waste across the global exhibitions industry have been “pretty damn impressive” he says.