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Epic Events by vFairsThe Uncomfortable Truth About "Attendee Experience" (From Someone Who Actually Delivers It) | Epic Events by vFairs | Tavar JamesTavar James oversees global event strategy at Forrester, delivering Summits across three continents for thousands of professionals. With a career spanning hospitality operations at Ritz-Carlton, experiential marketing at Equitable, field marketing across EMEA/APAC/AMER at Riskified, and now leading events at a premier research firm, he brings a rare 360-degree view of what actually creates memorable attendee experiences. Expect honest takes on what works, what doesn't, and the uncomfortable trade-offs every event leader faces.Subscribe to the Podcast for more Event Industry Chats!
2026-02-0436 minEpic Events by vFairsHow Airbus Manages 300+ Global Events a Year with Data, Technology, and Strategy | Epic Events by vFairs | Oliver PradellesManaging 2,000 site visits, 300 events, and 30 trade shows annually across five countries isn't just ambitious, it's a logistical masterclass. Oliver, Head of Events and Protocol at Airbus, shares how his 80-person team consolidated multiple event tools into a single platform to gain end-to-end visibility. From airshows to institutional visits, discover how Airbus built their "Event Factory" to scale global operations, improve data consistency, and support event managers across the UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Portugal. If you're managing events at enterprise scale, this is your playbook.Subscribe to the Podcast for more Event Industry Chats!
2026-01-2112 minEpic Events by vFairsPractical AI for Event Professionals: What Works, What Doesn't, and Where to Start | Epic Events by vFairs | Noah CheyerAI is everywhere, but why do most AI projects still fail? đ¤In this Epic Events podcast episode, Noah Cheyer breaks down how event planners can actually use AI in practical, realistic ways.Noah Cheyer is the Co Founder of Speak About AI, the first speaker agency dedicated to AI experts. He shares real examples of AI in event planning, how to book the right AI speakers, what event teams get wrong with AI, and which tools genuinely save time instead of creating more work.In this episode, we cover:⢠How Speak About...
2026-01-0723 minEpic Events by vFairsBeyond Handshakes and Business Cards: How Smart Events Create Real Business Impact | Epic Events by vFairs | Ben CostantiniJoin Ben Costantini, CEO of Sesamers, and Muhammad Younas, CEO of vFairs, as they dive into a conversation about transforming the way we plan events. Instead of just hoping people make meaningful connections, weâll show you how to use AI and smart strategies to turn your exhibitions into innovation engines that drive real results. Deals, partnerships, and collaborations.Subscribe to the Podcast for more Event Industry Chats!
2025-11-1930 min
Tech Talks DailyvFairs Explains the Next Chapter of Event TechWhat happens when events become the most human channel in a world increasingly shaped by AI? That thought set the tone for my conversation with Muhammad Younas, founder and CEO of vFairs, who has spent years helping organisations design in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences at a remarkable scale. With more than fifty thousand events delivered and over one hundred million attendees served, he has a front row view of how event technology is changing and why the next wave will look very different from what planners have relied on until now. Rather than fearing the impact of AI...
2025-11-1626 minEpic Events by vFairsBehind the Scenes of Event Recruitment: How to Secure Top Talent | Epic Events by vFairs | Mike FrostFrost (Founder, ExpoCast) joins Mohammed Younas to unpack what great event-industry talent looks like, realistic OTEs, how to approach senior hires, and where AI helps (and doesnât) in recruitment. We also chat networking tips for grads, the value of industry experience, and even booth swag.Key takeaways- Hunters remain the hardest roles to fill in events sales- Clear SDR to AE paths and near 50 50 comp help retention and results- Event tech often pays more than organizers, so salary benchmarks matter- Senior searches require market mapping and tight st...
2025-11-0538 minEpic Events by vFairsFinding the Perfect Fit: Recruiting Top Talent for Live Events and Exhibitions | Epic Events by vFairs | Jade HollinsStruggling to find the right people for your events team? You're not alone.Hiring for live events and exhibitions isnât just about resumes; itâs about finding people who can thrive in chaos, deliver under pressure, and still bring the energy. In this episode, Muhammad Younas, CEO of vFairs, talks with Jade Hollins, Director & Co-Founder of Disrupt Talent, to uncover what really makes someone the perfect fit for the events industry.đ§ Tune in as we explore:â
What sets events professionals apart from other industriesâ
The key traits you should be hiring for, but probabl...
2025-10-2232 minEpic Events by vFairsBuilding Event Communities Through Targeted Content and Engagement | Epic Events by vFairs | Georgina KayIs your event marketing really reaching the right people?Join us for a conversation with Gina Kay, Marketing Manager for International Confex, as she shares how to build lasting event communities through targeted content and year-round engagement.From avoiding generic marketing mistakes to leveraging data, segmentation, and creative pre-event content, Georgina breaks down the strategies that drive attendance and foster loyalty.Subscribe to the Podcast for more Event Industry Chats!
2025-10-0837 minEpic Events by vFairsHow Event Insights Can Transform Future Experiences | Epic Events by vFairs | Vinnu DeshettyAre you using your event data to its full potential?Join Vinodhini Deshetty as she dives into the actionable insights hidden in your event metrics and shares strategies for designing better experiences, whether your events are virtual, in-person, or hybrid.Learn how to:- Spot overlooked data points that can transform your strategy- Combine virtual and in-person insights for hybrid events- Use AI and predictive analytics to understand attendee intent- Set KPIs that actually drive impact- Reserve your spot now and discover how data can...
2025-09-2443 minEpic Events by vFairsInnovating the Events Industry with TikTok, AI, and AV Trends | Epic Events by vFairs | Ben McCarthyJoin Muhammad Younas, CEO of vFairs, in this exciting episode of the Epic Events podcast, where he sits down with Ben McCarthy, Founder and Director of Premier Events. Ben will take us on a journey from launching a small mobile disco business at university to scaling Premier Events into a ÂŁ9M turnover agency.In this conversation, Ben shares how his team embraced change in the events industry by adopting cutting-edge technologies, including TikTok for B2B marketing and AI to streamline event management. Discover the role of AV innovations and how theyâre reshaping the future of liv...
2025-09-1033 minEpic Events by vFairsHow to Make Small Events Work Big for You | Epic Events by vFairs | Laura LilleyFrom scroll-stopping moments to post-event buzz, Laura LilleyâGlobal Experiential Marketing Manager at Hootsuiteâreveals how brands can build events that not only connect deeply with audiences but also light up the social feed. Learn how to architect event experiences that drive engagement, pipeline, and retention with social media at the heart.Subscribe to the Podcast for more Event Industry Chats!
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2025-07-2800 min2025-07-2801 minEpic Events by vFairsHow to Create In-Person Events That Really Connect and Inspire Action | Epic Events by vFairs | Katherine TooleyHow do you create an in-person event that connects deeply with attendees and drives lasting action?Find out in our upcoming Epic Events Podcast episode with Katherine Tooley, VP of Global Events & Experiential Marketing at HubSpot!Katherine and Muhammad Younas will dive into:- Designing engaging experiences for diverse audiences- Turning attendees into long-term advocates- Using AI to personalize and scale events- Creative activations that make INBOUND memorableSubscribe to the Podcast for more Event Industry Chats!
2025-07-231h 02Epic Events by vFairsBuilding Event Landing Pages that Actually Work (From Click to Conversion) | Epic Events by vFairs | Tas BoberWhat if the reason people arenât registering for your event⌠is your landing page?In this episode of Epic Events by vFairs, host Younas, CEO of vFairs, welcomes Tas Bober, founder of The Scroll Lab, to break down what makes a truly effective event landing page - one that not only grabs attention but drives real registrations.With experience leading digital and website teams and working on 400+ websites, Tas shares her proven framework, conversion-focused strategies, and the biggest mistakes marketers make when building event pages.Youâll learn:Why...
2025-06-0443 minEpic Events by vFairsReimagining Event Experiences, Led by Attendees and Powered by Tech | Epic Events by vFairs | Tess VismaleAcademic events are a whole different ball gameâand Tess Vismale, an expert in the field, is here to share her wealth of experience. From managing tight budgets to dealing with tech failures on-site, Tess dives deep into the unique challenges faced by event planners in academia.In this episode, weâll explore:How to overcome budget limitations while delivering high-quality eventsThe role of technology in academic events and how to troubleshoot common tech issuesMaximizing attendee engagement during content-heavy academic conferencesThe future of AI in event planning and how it will shape the academic even...
2025-05-0739 minEpic Events by vFairsHow Event Mobile Apps Can Increase Attendee Participation & Satisfaction | Epic Events by vFairs | Kristian PapadakisKristian Papadakis will share his insights on how mobile event apps can significantly increase attendee participation and satisfaction.From networking dilemmas to emerging trends like AI and AR, Kristian shares actionable strategies for event planners to enhance engagement and make their events truly stand out. Plus, find out whatâs overhyped and whatâs underrated in the world of event tech.Subscribe to the Podcast for more Event Industry Chats!
2025-04-1623 minEpic Events by vFairsResponsible AI in Event Production: Balancing Innovation and Human Touch | Epic Events by vFairs | Anca Platon TrifanJoin us on the vFairs Epic Events Podcast as Muhammad Younas, CEO vFairs, sits down with Anca Platon Trifan, a powerhouse in AV production with 20 years of experience. As a strong advocate for responsible AI adoption and a trailblazer for women in event tech, Anca will share her insights on:â
How AI is transforming AV production without replacing human expertiseâ
The biggest AV challenges event planners faceâand how to overcome themâ
Ethical concerns around AI in events: Where should we draw the line?â
Breaking barriers: Women in AV & event techThis is a conve...
2025-04-0236 minEpic Events by vFairsAI, Tech & The Bold Moves Event Planners Need to Make | Epic Events by vFairs | Dahlia El GhazzarIn this episode, Younas is joined by event tech and strategy powerhouse, Dahlia El Ghazzar, founder of Dahlia Plus Agency. They explore the powerful role AI plays in modern event planningâfrom automating tedious tasks to enhancing real-time engagement. Dahlia shares her insights on how the attention economy is reshaping the events industry and why event planners need to rethink outdated strategies to keep audiences captivated. Plus, they discuss the most overrated trends and how to create experiences that truly resonate with attendees. Subscribe to the Podcast for more Event Industry Chats!
2025-03-1945 minEpic Events by vFairsAmplifying Event Engagement: How User-Generated Content Drives Buzz and Builds Community | Epic Events by vFairs | Michael KamleitnerWe explore how user-generated content (UGC) can supercharge audience engagement for events. Learn how event organizers can leverage social walls, drive authentic conversations, and generate buzz before, during, and after their events. Discover practical strategies to build stronger communities, foster participation, and create memorable experiences with UGC.Subscribe to the Podcast for more Event Industry Chats!
2025-02-1925 minEpic Events by vFairsThe Future of Event Tech: What Works, Whatâs Next? | Epic Events by vFairs | Vanessa LovattCombining Vanessaâs insights on data and Event Tech ownership, this topic focuses on how companies can leverage Event Technology to transform collected data into actionable business decisions. It highlights case studies and lessons from the Event Tech World to illustrate best practices.Subscribe to the Podcast for more Event Industry Chats!
2025-02-0549 minEpic Events by vFairsFrom Vision to Reality: How Event Design Shapes Attendee Experience | Epic Events by vFairs | Ruud JanssenThis episode discusses how intentional event design can create meaningful experiences for attendees and stakeholders, with practical applications of the Event Canvas. Also, you can explore the event design trends for 2025 and some notable doâs and donâts of event design every planner needs to know. Subscribe to the Podcast for more Event Industry Chats!
2025-01-0833 minEpic Events by vFairsMastering the Art of Event Marketing: Proven Strategies | Epic Events by vFairs | Rachel StephanRachel and Younas will dive into the essential elements that make an event truly successful, from the initial planning stages to post-event engagement. Rachel can share her insights on how event organizers can attract the right audience, create impactful experiences, and leverage both traditional and modern marketing strategies to boost attendance and engagement. Together, theyâll cover everything from effective promotion and building buzz to maximizing attendee satisfaction and ensuring long-term event success.Subscribe to the Podcast for more Event Industry Chats!
2024-12-1127 minEpic Events by vFairsCrafting the Perfect Attendee Journey: Front Sign-Up to Show-Up | Epic Events by vFairs | Leanne VelkeyLeanne will share how creating a smooth and personalized registration process can make all the difference in the attendee experience. From the moment someone signs up, every touchpoint matters. Weâll chat about how to make the registration journey seamless and personal, setting the stage for a successful event from the get-go.Subscribe to the Podcast for more Event Industry Chats!
2024-11-2749 minEpic Events by vFairsAIâs Role in Shaping Event Brands of the Future: Lessons from Event Tech Live | Epic Events by vFairs | Adam ParryExplore how AI will revolutionize the events industry by enhancing attendee engagement, event personalization, and operational efficiency, while also discussing how these advancements impact event branding. Drawing from Adamâs experience with Event Tech Live and Event Industry News, delve into how emerging technologies like AI can help organizers build sustainable, recognizable event brands in a crowded market. What strategies have worked for him, and how can event organizers harness AI to create innovative, memorable event experiences? Plus, your strategy for ETL awards, and how youâve built that over the past few years. Subscribe to the Podca...
2024-11-1352 minEpic Events by vFairsThe Power of Content Strategy and Emerging Event Trends: Insights from Skift Meetings | Epic Events by vFairs | Miguel NevesExplore how content creation can be a strategic asset for event organizers, driving year-round engagement and extending the lifecycle of event experiences. We will explore Skift Meetingâs approach to creating valuable content that resonates with audiences, from event sessions to industry reports. Additionally, we will uncover five non-obvious event trends for 2024/2025 that are shaping the future of event formats, attendee expectations, and sponsorship models, providing organizers with the tools they need to stay ahead of the curve.Subscribe to the Podcast for more Event Industry Chats!
2024-10-3059 min
The SaaS Revolution ShowKey Lessons From Bootstrapping vFairs to Profitability and $30M ARR with Muhammad Younas, Founder & CEOIn this episode of the SaaS Revolution Show our host Alex Theuma is joined live from the SaaStock Studio at SaaStock Europe 2024 by Muhammad Younas, Founder & CEO at vFairs and Winner of the SaaStock Awards "Founder & CEO of the Year: People's Choice", as he shares his key lessons bootstrapping the business to profitability and $30M ARR.
"More than half of our business comes from word of mouth from our existing set of customer base. We are a strong believer that the best sales team is your existing customer base. So we go above and beyond. Even though we are in...
2024-10-2422 minEpic Events by vFairsHow Can Event Tech Foster and Sustain Virtual Communities? | Epic Events by vFairs | Liz LathanIn this episode of the Epic Events Podcast, host Muhammad Younas, CEO of vFairs, sits down with Liz Lathan, founder of Club Ichi, to explore the transformative role of event technology in building and sustaining virtual communities. Liz shares her journey of growing a community of 5000+ B2B marketers, and how virtual events have played a crucial role in fostering engagement. Tune in to discover best practices for networking, overcoming common challenges, and leveraging event tech to create meaningful connections in the virtual world. Subscribe to the Podcast for more Event I...
2024-09-1144 min
AI in Marketing: UnpackedRevolutionizing Event Management: AI Strategies for SuccessManaging successful events can often feel like juggling countless moving partsâscheduling, attendee management, and engagement, just to name a few. Even the most seasoned event planners struggle with the sheer complexity and time demands. What if there was a way to streamline these logistics, enhance attendee experiences, and elevate your event's success without the usual headaches? That's where AI comes in. Artificial intelligence is transforming the event management landscape, offering innovative tools and strategies to solve these pressing challenges. But how do you effectively incorporate AI to maximize these benefits? Today, weâre diving deep into this topic with Muha...
2024-08-3133 min
AI for Revenue Leaders: The AI Hat PodcastRevolutionizing Event Management: AI Strategies for Success with Muhammad YounasManaging successful events can often feel like juggling countless moving partsâscheduling, attendee management, and engagement, just to name a few. Even the most seasoned event planners struggle with the sheer complexity and time demands. What if there was a way to streamline these logistics, enhance attendee experiences, and elevate your event's success without the usual headaches?That's where AI comes in. Artificial intelligence is transforming the event management landscape, offering innovative tools and strategies to solve these pressing challenges. But how do you effectively incorporate AI to maximize these benefits?...
2024-08-3134 min
Coffee with CherHaving Coffee with Cher with⌠Muhammad Younas, Founder & CEO, vFairsCalling all Entrepreneurs: The Coffee with Cher Podcast is the place to come and learn about the entrepreneurship journey from entrepreneurs doing impactful things and see how their experience can you! Thanks for being
with us!
Chereese Jervis-Hill, CEO & Founder
Events To Remember + PR To Remember
Talking with Muhammad Younas, Founder & CEO, vFairs, www.vfairs.com
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2024-05-0911 min
Modern SaaS Finance with SageMuhammad Younas on Community Building: Season 5, Episode 5Please join me for a thoughtful discussion with Muhammad Younas, the CEO and Founder of
vFairs. vFairs is an event technology platform that powers virtual, hybrid & in-person events, and Muhammad has worked with me on building customer communities, so that birds-of-a-feather congregate together to help each other grow and get better.
With this background, Muhammad and I discuss:
- Why is community building so important in building a durable company?
- How can CFOs quantify the value of a community to justify the investment?
- What works best for virtual events?
2024-04-2421 min
B2B Marketers on a MissionHow to Successfully Incorporate Events as Part of Your B2B Marketing StrategyHow to Successfully Incorporate Events as Part of Your B2B Marketing Strategy
It goes without saying that the events and conferences space has experienced a lot of disruption in the past few years. With the rapid advancement of technology, AI, and digitization, this industry has had to reinvent itself in order to adapt to changing market dynamics.
How can B2B marketers successfully incorporate events into their strategy? How can they utilize offline and online components to create a seamless experience for attendees? How can they leverage data to maximize opportunities before, during, and...
2023-06-0737 min
Business Ninjas by WeLevelvFairs: Your Ticket to Unforgettable Virtual Conferences & Trade Shows | Business Ninjas: WriteForMeDive into the world of virtual events with Business Ninja Max and Muhammad Younas, CEO of vFairs! Discover how vFairs revolutionizes event hosting online. From conferences to career fairs, vFairs offers an immersive virtual experience with interactive features like virtual booths and live presentations. Elevate your events with vFairs and expand your reach. Learn more at https://www.vfairs.com/.-----Do you want to be interviewed for your business? Schedule time with us, and we'll create a podcast like this for your business: https://www.WriteForMe.io/-----
2023-05-1831 min
Tekpon SaaS Podcast106 Host engaging virtual, hybrid & in-person events | Podcast with Muhammad Younas - vFairsvFairs is an all-in-one events platform that enables organizations to host virtual, in-person, and hybrid events of all types. From conferences, trade shows, career/job fairs, summits, forums, benefits fairs, university open days, expos, and meet-ups, vFairs has it all.
Connect with Muhammad đ
vFairs: https://www.vfairs.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younas
Tekpon is a SaaS marketplace born out of the genuine desire to help people change how they consume and purchase software products and services. Tekpon has behind a team of enthusiastic tech lovers whose main goal is to help users boost their lives and bus...
2023-05-1219 min
How to Win podcast with Peep LajaCreating a high-quality customer experience with vFairs' Muhammad YounasSummary:This week on How To Win: Muhammad Younas, CEO of vFairs, an all-in-one events platform that allows users to conduct virtual, in-person, and hybrid events. Founded in 2016, vFairs experienced accelerated growth during the pandemic and ballooned to over 250 employees with offices located around the world.In this episode, Muhammad breaks down some of the strategies that have helped vFairs win. We discuss hiring for hyper-growth, the power of word of mouth, and why delivering high-quality customer support is essential. I weigh in on hiring for talent and training for skill, why providing an exceptional...
2023-02-0727 min
Bootstrapped StoriesGrowing to $30M ARR with word of mouth ⢠Muhammad Younas from vFairsHow do you grow through word of mouth? How can you get customers to recommend you to others? Can you get enterprise and mid-market clients through this?
Muhammad Younas from vFairs talks to us about how his company grew to $30M through word of mouth, even during the pandemic, and being fully remote from day 1.
We talk about the importance of customer satisfaction, the similarities between online events and weddings, and how you can structure your support team to make sure that customers are happy.
We also speak about managing a 260+ person company...
2022-09-0845 min
Sales Spin Podcast- By School of SDR27: How to sell to CEOs - Muhammad YounasMuhammad Younas is the CEO at vFairs, has built a $40 million dollar business in less than 5 years without raising a dime. Yeah, that happens too. Â
He speaks about the  Â
- Pros and cons of working at a Bootstrapped company Â
- How he responds to cold outreach and he prefers to be pitched Â
- How to find the culture of a company before you join  Â
Vfairs is present in several countries and they are hiring for multiple positions in India. Reach out to Ravi Malhotra for more details. Â https://www.linkedin...
2021-10-2145 min
The Use Case by RecruitingDailyThe Use Case Podcast - Storytelling about vFairs with Muhammad YounasThis week we have storytelling about vFairs with Muhammad Younas. During this episode, Muhammad and I talk about how practitioners make the business case or the use case for purchasing vFairs.Muhammad is an expert in all things virtual events and strategy. His passion for creating a virtual/hybrid event that truly encompasses the reality of a physical event really comes through during the podcast.Listen & Subscribe on your favorite platformApple | Spotify | Google | Amazon
2021-09-0324 min
Work Inspired - A BOS PodcastRemote and In Person Together - Muhammad Younas, CEO, vFairsToday we speak with the CEO of vFairs, a virtual events company that has experienced massive growth and success during the last 12 months due to the remote nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. As you will hear on this episode, the future isnât in person OR remote. itâs both; a hybrid of both physical and digital space with custom solutions designed to maximize the opportunity for the businesses, teams, and work involved.
2021-05-1737 min
The Team Engagement PodcastLeaders Help Build Confidence In OthersMuhammad YounasToronto, CanadaCEO, vFairswww.vFairs.comÂ
2021-04-1511 min
In Case Of An EventExploring the 3D virtual event platform - where will all the avatars go at in-person events?Muhammad Younas, CEO of vFairs, discusses the benefits of a 3D interactive event platform, how to prepare and transition to hybrid, the importance of AI driven matchmaking, and why avatars arenât going anywhere. Â
2021-03-3027 min
Islam - BastaBugie.itMusulmano Pakistano stupra una bambina Cristiana di 6 anniTESTO DELL'ARTICOLO âhttp://www.bastabugie.it/it/articoli.php?id=6303MUSULMANO PAKISTANO STUPRA UNA BAMBINA CRISTIANA DI 6 ANNI di Leone GrottiTabitha, giovane cristiana pakistana di 6 anni, è stata aggredita mentre rientrava da scuola da un un giovane musulmano di 18 anni, Muhammad Waqas, trascinata in casa, spogliata e stuprata. Il crimine è avvenuto a Lahore un anno fa, il 12 settembre, e non solo giustizia non è stata fatta, ma la famiglia della bambina è costretta a scappare per le minacce della comunitĂ islamica locale.Dopo aver trovato la figlia con i vestiti strappati fuori dalla casa di Waqas (molti testimoni avevano...
2020-09-2908 min