The News Digest is a roundup of the latest talking points in the events industry designed to keep you up to date and get you involved in the discussion. Leading the debate this episode, we have:
Charlotte Gentry formerly Wilson, Founder and CEO of Pure Events
Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space
Guest: Richard Groves, Group Business Development Director at SMART Group
To what extent should venues be the moral arbiters of the events they host?
The xenophobic far-right leader disinvited from World’s largest technology conference
What can the industry learn about accessibility? Let us know your thoughts and join the discussion on Twitter with the hashtag #EventLAB.
Healthy Hospo is a Community Interest Company that aims to provide information, advice, support, and training on all aspects of mental and physical health for those working in Hospitality
Tim himself has a long background in the hospitality industry so alongside getting his advice on steps to improve workplace mental health, I asked him about his take on Hackney Borough Council’s new licensing policy.
The Hire Space Awards celebrate the very best of the events industry by recognising and rewarding hard-working, innovative and forward-thinking venues and event organisers from across the UK.
This year we have 15 awards across 4 categories:
MODERN VENUE MARKETING
MOST POPULAR
FORWARD THINKING VENUES
SUPERSTAR EVENT ORGANISERS
This episode we exclusively revealed the final shortlist for the category:
Events Team of the Year
AUDLEY TRAVEL
DWF LLP
RANT & RAVE
Best All-Round Event Experience
AURORA SPRING FORUM 2018 (AURORA ENERGY RESEARCH)
NATIONAL FREELANCERS DAY 2018 (IPSE, THE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONALS AND THE SELF-EMPLOYED)
TIM PEAKE: ASK AN ASTRONAUT (PENGUIN LIVE)
You can find the full awards shortlist at Eventlab.Online
Book tickets to attend the Hire Space Awards here.
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Music used in the Episode
« Little Idea » from Bensound.com
"Crinoline Dreams" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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