SPEAKER CURATION MONTH: Designing multi-voice formats that drive engagement at leadership summits
A traditional keynote is often no longer enough to sustain engagement at leadership summits. While a high-profile opening speaker still has its place, today’s audiences (particularly senior executives) expect more dialogue, insight and participation. As such, multi-voice formats are increasingly replacing long, standalone speeches with more dynamic, conversational structures… The rise of the strategic moderator […]
5 Minutes With… Fairouz Grzyb, Business Development Manager at RCP London Events
In this edition of 5 Minutes With interview series we speak to Fairouz Grzyb, Business Development Manager at RCP London Events, about how heritage venues are adapting to shifting client budgets, rising sustainability expectations and evolving delegate demands… Tell us about your venue, products and services RCP London Events is an award-winning conference and event […]
ENTERTAINMENT MONTH: The 2026 Shortlist: What Corporate audiences actually want (and what they’re tired of)
Corporate entertainment has shifted significantly, led by technology and wider cultural trends. For leaders at the Event Organisers Summit planning awards nights, conferences, brand activations and client hospitality, the brief has evolved to one where audiences want to be engaged, not just entertained. Delegates are more experience-savvy than ever. They attend festivals, immersive exhibitions and […]
Church House Westminster to scrap exhibition merch and donate savings to charity in ESG push
Church House Westminster has announced a new ESG initiative for 2026 that will see the London venue eliminate all gifts and branded merchandise at exhibitions and redirect 100% of the savings to a local charity. The Grade II listed Westminster venue spent approximately £6,000 on merchandising in 2025. Under the new commitment, that budget will […]
What to expect at the London venue Summit 2026
The London Venues Summit is taking place on Monday 13th July at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. This event brings together professionals from the industry for a chance to connect, share insights, and build meaningful relationships. What to Expect: And here are just some of the other registered attendees you will be networking with: Barclays Ltd Samba TV The Nautical Institute Church of England Royal London Asset Management Government […]
March 2026 is Speakers Month on Event Organisers Briefing: Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
Each month on Event Organisers Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the events market – and in March we’ll be focussing on Speakers. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help events industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a specialist in sourcing or managing event […]
Outernet London inks partnership with Legends Global for venue management
Cultural destination Outernet London has partnered with Legends Global for venue management services, including operations, programming, premium sales, partnerships and food & beverage. The partnership includes the 2,000-capacity HERE, the largest venue to be built in central London since the 1940s and the grassroots venue The Lower Third. As well as the venues, Outernet boasts the most advanced […]
Are these four shifts reshaping live experience curation?
Specialist agency asembl has released its 2026 Trends Report, identifying four fundamental principles that will define the success of live experiences in 2026 and beyond. The report, developed through analysis of industry data and recently emerged consumer behaviours, challenges brands to rethink traditional approaches to audience engagement, accessibility, technology and communication. The report presents actionable […]
ENTERTAINMENT MONTH: Managing risk, contracts and compliance when sourcing entertainment for awards dinners
Awards dinners are among the highest-profile and highest-stakes formats on the calendar. Entertainment plays a central role in shaping the atmosphere, but it also introduces one of the biggest areas of operational and reputational risk. Sourcing entertainment for awards events isn’t just about securing a great act (or activity). It’s about managing contracts, compliance and […]
Crowne Plaza Newcastle sets a practical benchmark for deaf-inclusive meetings and events
As accessibility climbs the priority list for corporate event organisers, Crowne Plaza Newcastle is positioning itself as an operationally ready UK meetings hotel for deaf and hard-of-hearing delegates, with on-site infrastructure and event procedures that go beyond policy statements. The venue has implemented a suite of deaf-inclusive measures designed to support real-world meeting delivery, including […]