EventLAB Podcast

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Climates & Communities

On the show, we have our weekly News Digest and an interview on diversity and inclusion in events with Sarah Campbell Head of Conferencing and Events and Yame Onoabhagbe from Stonewall. Followed by Showcase of the Quater Dannie Brown from the Hire Space Team takes us inside her favourite showcase from the last few months.

IMEX and Interruptions

On the show, we have our weekly News Digest and interviews with Jonathan Stock Head of Marketing and Events at Portland and former Special Adviser at Number 10 Downing Street and Bernadette Palombo, Founder of Salon Event and author of The Event Professionals Journal.

Buses & Burnouts

This weeks episode features your regular Events industry news roundup. This Week Regular News digester Edward Poland is joined by Tom Hall - Editor of Access All Areas & Hannah - Simboro - Event Marketing Manager at Newable. Host Joe McGarrigle also interviews Dan Atkins Founder of Buses 4 Homeless and speaks to Johanna Byrane - Head of Business Development at Twickenham Stadium & Alistair Turner  Managing Director at EIGHT PR and Marketing about the potential opportunity of Esporting events.

Productivity & Punchlines

This weeks episode features your regular Events industry news roundup, a live recording from The Conference stage at EventLAB 2019 Where Richard Maddock gave a talk about productivity and The fire Extinguisher a new segment where events professionals discuss times they have had to put out a metaphorical fire. 

New Years, New Careers

This week's podcast is a special on starting out in the events industry and also features the first News Digest of 2020. Links: https://eventlab.online/ You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  If you have a question or topic you'd like us to discuss, you're opening a new venue or you're an events professional interested in appearing on the show, you can get in touch with us via email: [email protected]

Christmas & Crisis

News Digest, Special End of Year Round-Up  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. This episode our team will also revisit some of the biggest news stories and topics from 2019. Leading the debate this episode, we have:  Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Charlotte Gentry, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Ken Kelling, Associate Director of Davies Tanner Topics Discussed This...

Manifestos & Festivals

*Exclusive Interview* with Michael Hirst OBE Chairman of The Business Visits and Events Partnership.   Michael Hirst phones into the studio to discuss the manifesto released by the BVEP in the run up to the UK 2019 general election.   News Digest 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:  Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Charlot...

Soirées's & Switzerland

News Digest 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:  Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Charlotte Gentry, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Richard Groves, Group Business Development Director at SMART Group Topics Discussed This Week: The Content Survey From EventLab, Tendering Let us know your thoughts and join the discussion on Tw...

Unusual Venues to the Fore

News Digest - Live Edition  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, in an edition recorded live at EventLAB 2019, we have:  Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Charlotte Gentry, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Richard Groves, Relationships and Opportunities Director at SMART Group Martin Fullard, Editor, Conference News    Why hotels develo...

Social & Shuffle

News Digest 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:  Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Phoebe Cherry, Former MD of Smart Live and Founder of Phoebe Cherry Consulting Martin Fullard, Editor of Conference News   THE PURCHASE OF THOMAS COOK BY HAYS The QEII CENTRE HAS RECORDED ITS HIGHEST-EVER NET ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION TO THE UK C...

Planning & Plants

News Digest 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:  Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Charlotte Gentry, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Richard Groves, Group Business Development Director at SMART Group   Why hotels developers are turning to event professionals to design their spaces   Dirty Crime: £1 million solid 18k gold to...

EVCOM & Evolution

Subscribe on iTunes EVCOM Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space, sits down with News Digest regular, Charlotte Gentry, Founder and CEO of Pure Events, to discuss her appointment to the EVCOM board.   Venue Talk George joins Joe from the Hire Space Venue Expert team as they chat about two new and exciting venues opening up soon in London. The Secret River Garden Mama Shelter   Networking in a Digital Age Alexandra Galviz, Co-Founder of Linkedin Local, shares her story and how you ...

Megabits & Moderators

Subscribe on iTunes News Digest 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:  Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Samme Allen, Conference & Events Facilitator, Moderator and MC Martin Fullard, Editor of Conference News   SUNSHINE AND STORM CLOUDS Weather extremes prove a problem for the events industry   PROVING YOUR WORTH Are eve...

Cheese & Cultures

Subscribe on iTunes News Digest 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:  Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Samme Allen, Conference & Events Facilitator, Moderator and MC Julian Saipe, Ex-Director of Zafferano   VEGETARIAN AS STANDARD Should guests need to opt into meat?   HOW IS THE TREND TOWARDS VEGETARIANISM AFFECTING OU...

Blogging & Beyond

Subscribe on iTunes News Digest 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:  Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Charlotte Gentry, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Martin Fullard, Editor of Conference News   THERESA MAY'S HOLIDAY PLANS Finally, a government deal that recognises the Events Industry?   SHUTTING THE DOOR ON THE HOSPI...

Sustainability Special

Subscribe on iTunes   Sustainability: Do Clients and Customers Really Care? Recorded live at EventLAB 2018, the panel brings together three events professionals with different backgrounds to discuss the practicalities of running sustainable events. Moderator: Nicola Macdonald, Editor of Exhibition News On the Panel: Rick Stainton, Chief Executive, Smyle Michelle Lanaway, Manager, Bridge 5 Mill Steven Wade, Conference Producer, IR Magazine   Register for EventLAB 2019   Are you a S...

Songs & Security

Subscribe on iTunes News Digest 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:  Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Charlotte Gentry, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Ken Kelling, Associate Director at Davies Tanner   AN ETON MESS How could the leadership debates have been better organised?   THE WISDOM OF YOUTH? Should there be more...

Politics & Sponsors

Subscribe on iTunes News Digest 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:  Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Charlotte Gentry, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Richard Groves, Group Business Development Director at SMART Group Johnny Gentry, Dachshund   A US-UK TRADE DEAL IS ON THE HORIZON What are the differences between the US...

Sales & Signs

Subscribe on iTunes [00:00:00] News Digest 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:  George Barker, Digital Content Executive at Hire Space Charlotte Gentry, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Martin Fullard, Editor of Conference News   TWO-THIRDS OF TRAVELLERS PREFER MACHINES WHEN BOOKING AIR TRAVEL How long before the whole industry f...

Royals & Relationships

Subscribe on iTunes [00:00:00] News Digest 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:  Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Charlotte Gentry, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Samme Allen, Conference & Events Facilitator, Moderator and MC   CULTURE DIVIDE Regional museums face cuts while those in the capital get the most funding    ...

Recognise & Communicate

Subscribe on iTunes [00:00:00] News Digest 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:  Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Samme Allen, Conference & Events Facilitator, Moderator and MC Richard Groves, Group Business Development Director at SMART Group Guest: Laura Capell-Abra, founder of No More Ifs or Buts     SUSTAINABILITY ...

Bonus: Tasting Alcoholic Confectionary with Smith and Sinclair

A bonus recording of Benjamin's tasting session with Emile and Grace from Smith and Sinclair.  Alcohol and confectionery innovators and multi-sensorial experiential events experts. In a nutshell: Willy Wonka for grown-ups. Edible fragrances, flaming essence, cocktail fizz, Alcoholic gummies and a gin dipper. Smith and Sinclair deliver delicious flavours in ways guaranteed to spark wonder and joy.

Projects & Play

Subscribe on iTunes [00:00:00] News Digest 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:  Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Samme Allen, Conference & Events Facilitator, Moderator and MC Richard Groves, Group Business Development Director at SMART Group    Boycotting the Dorchester Collection How has the Events Industry responded t...

Recruit & Retain

Subscribe on iTunes [00:00:00] News Digest 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:    Samme Allen, Conference & Events Facilitator, Moderator and MC Charlotte Gentry formerly Wilson, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Richard Groves, Group Business Development Director at SMART Group      THE END OF CHANGE What does a cashless societ...

Learning & Leadership

Subscribe on iTunes [00:00:00] News Digest 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:    Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Samme Allen, Conference & Events Facilitator, Moderator and MC Martin Fullard, Editor of Conference News    THE EVENTS INDUSTRY CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY But is it doing enough?   APPRENTICESHI...

Events & Engagement

Subscribe on iTunes    [00:00:58] News Digest 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:    Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Charlotte Gentry formerly Wilson, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Martin Fullard, Editor of Conference News and Special Guest Natalie Davies, Event Project Manager at ITV Experiences   OUT OF THE FRYING...

Events & Engagement

Subscribe on iTunes    [00:00:58] News Digest 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:    Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Charlotte Gentry formerly Wilson, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Martin Fullard, Editor of Conference News and Special Guest Natalie Davies, Event Project Manager at ITV Experiences   OUT OF THE FRYING...

Creativity & Clients

Subscribe on iTunes    News Digest 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:    Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Charlotte Gentry formerly Wilson, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Martin Fullard, Editor of Conference News and Special Guest Julian Saipe, former Owner of Zafferano    THE MYTH MILLENIAL  Is it fair to keep pige...

Creativity & Clients

Subscribe on iTunes    News Digest 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:    Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Charlotte Gentry formerly Wilson, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Martin Fullard, Editor of Conference News and Special Guest Julian Saipe, former Owner of Zafferano    THE MYTH MILLENIAL  Is it fair to keep pige...

Gatherings & Gatsby

Subscribe on iTunes    News Digest 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:    Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Samme Allen, Conference & Events Facilitator, Moderator and MC Martin Fullard, Editor of Conference News     THE WORLD'S LARGEST GATHERING OF HUMANITY The Hindu Festival of Kumbh Mela is underway   £288M FOR  A...

Gatherings & Gatsby

Subscribe on iTunes    News Digest 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:    Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Samme Allen, Conference & Events Facilitator, Moderator and MC Martin Fullard, Editor of Conference News     THE WORLD'S LARGEST GATHERING OF HUMANITY The Hindu Festival of Kumbh Mela is underway   £288M FOR  A...

Tech & Trends

Subscribe on iTunes    News Digest 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 Richard Groves, Group Business Development Director at SMART Group and special guest: Nicola Macdonald, Editor of Exhibition News   Fyre Netflix's N...

Tech & Trends

Subscribe on iTunes    News Digest 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 Richard Groves, Group Business Development Director at SMART Group and special guest: Nicola Macdonald, Editor of Exhibition News   Fyre Netflix's N...

Brand & Burnout

News Digest [00:00:51] 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:  Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space With Charlotte Gentry formerly Wilson, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Richard Groves, Group Business Development Director at SMART Group   Year in Review: A Look Back over the Events Industry Stories From 2018   Ethical Question...

Brand & Burnout

News Digest [00:00:51] 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:  Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space With Charlotte Gentry formerly Wilson, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Richard Groves, Group Business Development Director at SMART Group   Year in Review: A Look Back over the Events Industry Stories From 2018   Ethical Question...

Dialogue & Development

Subscribe on iTunes    News Digest 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 Samme Allen, Founder of Sequoia Venue Solutions Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Richard Groves, Group Business Development Director at SMART Group   AGEISM IN EVENTS The last taboo ...

Dialogue & Development

Subscribe on iTunes    News Digest 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 Samme Allen, Founder of Sequoia Venue Solutions Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Richard Groves, Group Business Development Director at SMART Group   AGEISM IN EVENTS The last taboo ...

Coffee & Communication

Subscribe on Itunes   Wake up and Smell the Coffee with Simon Mac Rory George was joined in the studio by Simon Mac Rory, author of Wake Up and Smell the Coffee: The Imperative of Teams. If you've just been put in charge of a team to organise an event, then Simon's book holds some excellent advice. Simon Mac Rory is a specialist in team development. He works with senior staff leaders to help them discover that edge to becoming a truly high-performing team. Over his 30-year career, he ha...

Coffee & Communication

Subscribe on Itunes   Wake up and Smell the Coffee with Simon Mac Rory George was joined in the studio by Simon Mac Rory, author of Wake Up and Smell the Coffee: The Imperative of Teams. If you've just been put in charge of a team to organise an event, then Simon's book holds some excellent advice. Simon Mac Rory is a specialist in team development. He works with senior staff leaders to help them discover that edge to becoming a truly high-performing team. Over his 30-year career, he ha...

Excitement & EventLAB

Subscribe on Itunes   EventLAB 2018    EventLAB 2018 is days away so George and Benjamin breakdown the highlights you can look forward to at this year's show.    Haven't registered? Register for Tickets Now   Follow EventLAB   You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram.    If you have a question or topic you'd like us to discuss, you're opening a new venue or you're an events professional interested in appearing on the show, you can get in touch with us via email: Eventlab@hirespace...

Excitement & EventLAB

Subscribe on Itunes   EventLAB 2018    EventLAB 2018 is days away so George and Benjamin breakdown the highlights you can look forward to at this year's show.    Haven't registered? Register for Tickets Now   Follow EventLAB   You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram.    If you have a question or topic you'd like us to discuss, you're opening a new venue or you're an events professional interested in appearing on the show, you can get in touch with us via email: Eventlab@hirespace...

Pitch, Patch & Strong

Subscribe on Itunes    News Digest 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 Guests:  Richard Groves, Group Business Development Director at SMART Group Martin Fullard, Editor of Conference News   THE PARTY CONFERENCES There'...

Pitch, Patch & Strong

Subscribe on Itunes    News Digest 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 Guests:  Richard Groves, Group Business Development Director at SMART Group Martin Fullard, Editor of Conference News   THE PARTY CONFERENCES There'...

Science and Sales

Subscribe on Itunes   [00:01:18] News Digest 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:  Samme Allen, Founder of Sequoia Venue Solutions Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Guests:  Richard Groves, Group Business Development Director at SMART Group Amanda Head, Account Director at the Events Management Company Melon   Venues on th...

Crossrail and Company Social Committees

Subscribe on Itunes   News Digest 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:  Samme Allen, Founder of Sequoia Venue Solutions Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Guest: Martin Fullard, Editor of Conference News   AIRBNB ENTER THE MEETINGS SPACE What does this mean for online bookings?    IS TEAMBUILDING TERRIBLE?  The BBC weighs...

Ethics, Accessibility & Mental Health

Subscribe on Itunes    [00:01:06] News Digest 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   ARTISTS VS ARMS DEALERS To what extent should venues be the mora...

Ethics, Accessibility & Mental Health

Subscribe on Itunes    [00:01:06] News Digest 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   ARTISTS VS ARMS DEALERS To what extent should venues be the mora...

Plate Spinners and Prison Foodies

Subscribe on Itunes   Update 31/07/2018: Statement from Olympia London   “Since opening our doors in 1886, Olympia London’s stunning architecture and unique atmosphere has drawn millions of visitors from across the world.   Following feedback from our organisers, exhibitors and visitors, we plan to continue to build on this distinctive heritage and are investing £700 million to create an extraordinary destination for events, the creative industries and entrepreneurship. By working with...

Experience Inspiration

Subscribe on Itunes   News Digest 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, we have:   Charlotte Gentry formerly Wilson, Founder and CEO of Pure Events Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Guest: Julian Saipe, Director of Zafferano   OLIO LAUNCHES FOOD SHARING APP How can the event industry tackle its food waste problem?   DESTINATION MARKETING Sho...