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Event Industry News Podcast
The Event Industry News Podcast interviewing event planners, event organizers, brands, and agencies from around the globe.
Episodes
- Event Industry News Podcast
Reimagining Meetings Through Wellness
Host James Dickson visits ICC Wales and the Celtic Collection to discuss their "Meetings Reimagined" approach with Rachel Phillips, Regional Sales Director…
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Designing Experiences for the Next Generation of Event Planners
The third and final panel at the Unique Venues of London Showcase explored how changing expectations are shaping the future of event experiences, with a focus…
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Wales on the World Stage: How Collaboration Drives Events Success
Recorded at The ICC Wales courtesy of The Celtic Collection, host James Dickson is joined by guests Rachel Phillips, Regional Sales Director, The Celtic…
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Purpose Driven Events – Sustainability, Accessibility & Inclusion in Unique Venues
Following on from Beyond the Myth: The Modern Reality of Unique Venues, the second panel at the Unique Venues of London showcase explored how venues can…
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Experience the Destination Venue Effect – Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
What makes a venue more than just a place to host an event? Recorded live at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, this Event Industry News roundtable, hosted by James…
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Closing the Accessibility Gap in Events
Live from the ICC Wales, James Dickson speaks with ICC Wales' Amy Phillips and accessibility specialist Dr Shani Danda about the new Access All Areas report…
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Beyond the Myth - The Modern Reality of Unique Venues
Are historic and unique venues really more restrictive, complicated or expensive than traditional event spaces? Or are event organisers missing a trick?…
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From Solo Grind to Team Hustle: Inside Hippo Events with Steve Catling
Steve Catling, founder of Hippo Events, discusses his journey from agency and corporate roles to launching his own company, the challenges of growing a small…
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Beyond Carbon: Measuring the True Value of Events
Host James Dickson speaks with Matt Grey, founder of Event:Decision, about quantifying what makes events responsible and authentic. They discuss carbon…
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beam Unites: How Venues, Agents and Suppliers Are Shaping the Events Industry
James Dickson speaks with beam leaders David Tremmil and Louisa Watson about the association’s mission, membership and role in the events sector. They cover…
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IBTM Ignite 2026: Pitching the Future of Events in Barcelona
Host James Dickson speaks with Max Fellows of Allpoints about IBTM Ignite returning to IBTM World in Barcelona (17–19 November). The episode explains how the…
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From Greasy Vans to Ottolenghi: How Food & Beverage Is Transforming Events
James Dickson talks with Hugo Campbell, co-founder of Togather, about the rise of food and beverage as a central part of events—from festivals to football…
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Inside Event Security: How Screening Tech Is Changing Festivals & Stadiums
In this episode, James Dickson speaks with Mia Moles, Business Support Director at Detectnology UK, about modern event security hardware. They cover screening…
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TranslateAble: Making Events Speak Everyone's Language
In this episode James Dickson speaks with Julia Danmeri, founder and CEO of TranslateAble, about the vital role of language in the events industry. They…
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Meet Super Benji: The AI Sales Dog Rewriting Event Lead Gen
Jeremy Basset, CEO and founder of Super Benji, joins James Dickson to explain how his AI-powered sales tool automates prospecting, personalises outreach, and…
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Platform-Agnostic Event Tech: How BW Events Tech Solves Complex Challenges
James Dickson interviews Rae Malcham and Darcy Gabriele from BW Events Tech about their platform-agnostic consulting, implementation and on-site support for…
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Beyond Footfall: Inside Exposure Analytics' Physical Engagement Index
James Dickson interviews Rob Murdoch, Sales Director at Exposure Analytics, about their Physical Engagement Index - a data-driven report measuring 43.8 million…
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The Agency of Tomorrow: Storytelling, AI and Global Events
James Dickson speaks with Kristina McCoobery, Global President of INVNT, about the agency model of the future. They discuss INVNT's theatrical roots in…
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From School Drama to Global Events: How Accidental Careers Shape the Industry
James Dickson talks with Kieran Garlic of Present Communications about how many people “accidentally” find careers in the events industry, and the challenges…
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Making Networking Work for Everyone: The Neuro‑Inclusive Guide
In this episode James Dickson speaks with Anita Macdonald (Meet Cambridge) and Andy Williamson (Welcome Brain) about the newly launched Neuro‑Inclusive…
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How The Power of Events Is Shaping Careers: From Schools to Work Experience
In this episode James Dickson speaks with Rick Stainton, CEO of The Power of Events, about the organisation’s industry map, the nationwide schools engagement…
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Inside Cashless Festivals: Closed‑Loop Payments, Wristbands & Live Data
James Dickson talks with Jess Gould from Weezevent about closed‑loop cashless payment systems, NFC wristbands and unified ticketing and access control that…
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Inside WTM: One Year with Event Director Chris Carter‑Chapman
In this episode, James Dickson interviews Chris Carter‑Chapman, event director of World Travel Market London, on his first year in the role. They discuss WTM’s…
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Beyond the Gimmick How INCEPTION Turns Events into Measurable Revenue
Mark Hutchinson, Managing Director of creative agency INCEPTION, joins the Event Industry News Podcast to discuss how his team designs trade show stands…
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From Planner to Platform: The vFairs Origin Story
In this episode James Dickson interviews Muhammad Younas, founder and CEO of vFairs, about how he built the platform from his experience running online events…
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How AI and Data Are Rewriting Event ROI — Rainfocus CMO on the Frontline
In this episode James Dickson is joined by Rainfocus CMO Ashleigh Cook to discuss how event data and AI are transforming attendee experiences and providing…
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Finsbury Park Goes Live: Festival Republic Brings Mains Power to UK Festivals
Festival Republic MD Melvin Benn discusses the company’s ground‑breaking project to install mains power at London’s Finsbury Park — the first installation of…
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From Ballet to Big-Stage: Ross Wheeler on Imagination’s Live Event Magic
The event industry news podcast is sponsored by Present Communications. Present provides broadcast-quality live, hybrid and virtual event production trusted by…
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England’s First Regulated Event Management Diplomas - Inside The Event School London
Maria O'Dea from The Event School London explains the school's new ATHE level 4–7 regulated event management diplomas, created to tackle UK industry…
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Inside 50 Years of Hilton Birmingham Metropole: Memories, Teams and Milestones
James Dickson sits down with Area General Manager Nicola Betley to celebrate Hilton Birmingham Metropole’s 50th anniversary, exploring the hotel’s role at the…
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Creating Immersive Events: Inside Hilton Birmingham Metropole with Eventologists' Rita Chandarana
James Dickson sits down at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole with Rita Chandarana from Eventologists to explore how creative production turns standard hotel…
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Inside the Hilton Metropole: 50 Years of Big-Stage Events
James Dickson records at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole to mark its 50th anniversary, interviewing Simon Jelley from Protec about the venue's vast event…
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40 years of The Showman's Show with Johnny Lance
James Dickson sits down with Johnny Lance, co‑director of The Showman's Show, to explore the event’s 40+ year history, its role in the outdoor events industry…
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From Stage to Stream: How Present Communications Reinvent Events
Host James Dickson chats with Kieran Garlic, MD of Present Communications, about how modern AV, live streaming and hybrid production can extend the life and…
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Do You Sleep Well at Night? The Hidden Stress of In‑House Event Managers
James Dickson interviews Alex Pearn, CEO of ClinkClink, about their new report 'Do You Sleep Well at Night? Sleep, Stress and Wellbeing in UK Event…
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Putting Delegates First: How Venues Lead the Way on Welfare
At Confex 2026 James Dickson speaks with Katie Whitby, Head of Sales at The Venues Collection, about modern delegate welfare. They discuss practical…
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Inflating Event Spaces: Inside Evolution Dome's 15-Year Journey
At Confex 2026, James Dickson sits down with Ash Austin of Evolution Dome to explore 15 years in the inflatable structure industry. They discuss the benefits…
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Inside Visual Architects: How Set Design, Robotics and AI are Shaping Events
Recorded live at Confex 2026 inside an Evolution Dome, James Dickson sits down with Lefteris Angelidis, CEO and creative director of Visual Architects. They…
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Confex 2026 Live: The Training Department’s Hands-On Route Into Corporate Event Production
Recorded live at International Confex 2026 from an Evolution Dome pod, James Dickson interviews Fran Starkie and Joe Chilvers about The Training Department’s…
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How Feast & Fable Turns Meals into Immersive Brand Stories
James Dixon talks with Jenny McNeil, founder of Feast & Fable, about creating immersive, narrative-driven dining experiences that use food as the central…
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From Michelin Kitchens to Event Feasts - Bubble Food’s Jens Nisson Reveals All
James Dickson speaks with Jens Nisson, Director & Executive Head Chef at Bubble Food, about translating restaurant techniques to events, crafting…
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GEI18: How Live Events Are Powering a Greener Future
James Dickson is joined by A Greener Future’s Claire O’Neill to talk about GEI18, AGF’s Green Events & Innovations Conference taking place next week on 24th…
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From Hotels to Events: Nick Oxborrow’s Journey to Becoming an Event Business Coach
James Dickson welcomes event business success coach Nick Oxborrow to kick off 2026 with a candid conversation about his journey from hospitality into events…
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Return on Experience: Measuring What Matters in Events
James Dixon records live from Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, with guest Goc O'Callaghan — co-founder of ArcTanGent Festival and founder of UBQex. They discuss…
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Inside Twickenham: How Allianz Stadium Reinvented Event Spaces
James Dixon sits down at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham with event lead Johanna Byrane to explore the venue's recent refurbishments, new on-site hotel and…
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Show Ready - The Edit: GES Launches a new premium chapter in its award-winning Show Ready collection
James Dixon speaks with Penny Banks, Creative Director at GES, about the launch of Show Ready - The Edit, a curated range of four modular exhibition designs…
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From Hovercrafts to Live Surgery: Behind the Scenes of Event Production
Recorded at Stream7 to mark Event Industry News’ 15th anniversary, this episode brings together event producers, staffing experts and broadcasters to share…
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Northern Voices: NOWIE Members on Careers, Community & the Future of Events
delighted to record this episode in person at the Stream7 studios in Sheffield. Joining us for the conversation was a brilliant panel of Northern-based event…
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From Broadcast to Hybrid: Stream7 on Adapting and Evolving in Events
Recorded at Stream7’s Sheffield HQ as part of Event Industry News’ 15th anniversary series, James Dixon sits down with long-time listener and big fan of the…
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AIME 2025: Inside the Premier Business Event of the Asia-Pacific
In this episode of the Event Industry News podcast, host James Dixon is joined by Matt Pearce, the CEO of Talk2 Media and Events, to delve into the dynamics of…
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Defining customer experience with Olympia Events
In this episode of the Event Industry News Podcast, host James Dixon welcomes Carly Gibbs, recently appointed as the Head of Customer Experience at Olympia…
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Crossing the gain line with Project 30
Managing director Craig Mathie founded full-service event production agency Project 30 in 2022, after nearly 12 years as MD with Bournemouth 7s Festival. In…
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Unlocking the secrets of neuroscience in event design
Event strategist and consultant at ElectraLime Marketing, a company she founded in 2009, Lisa Schulteis is also a director of the North West Event Show. Coming…
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The Importance of Quality Audio in Events
Duncan Strain started Silent Noize 16 years ago. A gamechanger. In this episode, Duncan talks host Adam Parry through the journey from promoting Birmingham…
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Industry first AI tool for conference session selection
A part of the event industry for as long as he can remember, in some form or other, latterly Chris Carver is co-founder and CEO at Florida-based…
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RunMerge - The last integration you'll ever need
In among the event tech-world for 20 years, working with the likes of Cvent and SwapCard, Kevin Singh launched data integration platform RunMerge little over…
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Exhibitor experience is your brand experience
With 40 per cent of an organiser’s time spent ‘chasing exhibitors’ according to a recent Bizzabo study, this episode is about what’s broken, what exhibitors…
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The Showstop Procedure: The best way to ensure event safety in an emergency
Mark Hamilton, strategic, tactical and operational advisor with over 50 years’ experience in security, Paul McCartney among his long-term clients, and equally…
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10 Years of The Purple Guide Grant Scheme
In and around events since the 1970s Steve Heap needs little introduction. Saying that, there’s a whole lot of it in the shape of his forthcoming book: You…
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Micro-Events - The future of marketing
With a background in managing 10,000 plus events, for the last three and a half years Utah-based Rodney Hart has been at next generation marketing platform…