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Gemma Baker

Gemma loves all things social media and keeps busy by creating lots of Hire Space content. When she’s not creating content, you'll find her shopping, exploring or at the gym!

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Digital Marketing

Digital Tools to Measure the Impact of Your Event

Modern event organisers have access to a whole arsenal of digital event tools they can use to measure metrics and build a better understanding of how their event performed - and how to improve the next time round. Here are five of the best.

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8 min read

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Measurement and Analysis

How to Effectively Collect and Use Feedback to Improve Your Event

Discover strategies for collecting and using event feedback to enhance attendee experience, meet goals and drive future success.

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7 min read

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Birthday Inspiration

9 Fun and Spacious Bars Perfect for Activities

Whether you're trying to get to know your colleagues, entertain clients or just have a laugh with some pals, these venues are perfect for a spot of competition and a fun-filled night out!

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6 min read

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Event Tech

Smarter Events: Harnessing AI and Smart Tools for Event Productivity

Discover how event professionals are using AI and smart tools to boost productivity, creativity and connection. From real-world use cases to expert insights at the BNC Event Show, explore how technology is shaping smarter, more human events.

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4 min read

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International Women's Day

From Awareness to Action: What Needs to Happen Next for Gender Equality

Explore actionable steps for gender equality beyond International Women's Day with insights from thought leaders on driving real change.

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6 min read

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Accessibility

Top Tips for Planning Inclusive Events: An Accessibility Guide For Event Organisers

In events, inclusivity isn't just a buzzword - it's a necessity. We've worked with some of the leaders in the events industry on guidance for making events accessible: here's a comprehensive guide to help make sure every event you plan is inclusive!

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10 min read

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Accessibility

The Future of Accessibility & Inclusion In Events

Discover the future of accessibility and inclusion in events with expert tips, innovative technologies, and practical strategies to make your events inclusive and accessible for everyone.

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4 min read

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Accessibility

Invisible Disabilities: Meeting Hidden Accessibility Needs in Events

Here’s how you can design events that are more inclusive, accessible and empowering for attendees with invisible disabilities in 2025 and beyond.

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5 min read

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Accessibility

In Talks With Isaac Harvey: How Can We Make Events More Inclusive?

We sat down with Isaac Harvey, disability advocate and President of Wheels and Wheelchairs, on how we can all make the events industry a more inclusive place.

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9 min read

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Meetings

5 Ways To Ensure A Fun And Impactful Work Meeting

Meetings are essential, but some can be seen as unproductive. Here are our top tips for making your meeting memorable for the right reasons!

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3 min read

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Summer Parties

9 Inspirational Ideas To Take Your Summer Party To The Next Level

Discover 9 creative ideas to elevate your summer party, from gourmet BBQs to magical drink stations. Find top venues and suppliers to make your event unforgettable!

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5 min read

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How To Guide

7 Ways Event Professionals Can Stay Productive in 2026

Discover 7 proven strategies for event professionals to stay productive in 2026, from AI tools to work-life balance and mental wellbeing.

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3 min read

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How To Guide

Mental Health and Wellbeing for Event Planners

Event planning is rewarding but demanding. Explore tips, tools and mental health resources to manage stress and support wellbeing.

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3 min read

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Workshops

5 Inspiring Workshop Venues

Organising an impactful workshop? Here are 5 spots in London that are bound to bring out the best in you and your out-of-the-office audience.

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4 min read

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How To Guide

Workplace Wellbeing: Actionable Strategies for Healthier, Happier Teams

Discover actionable strategies for workplace wellbeing in 2026, from inclusive cultures to mental health support and wellness-focused events.

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3 min read

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Away Days

7 Top Tips To Level Up Your Away Days

Who said away days have to be boring? Here are our favourite ways to banish that boardroom boredom!

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4 min read

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Event Tech

Elevate Your Events: The 2026 Guide to Adopting Smart Technology

Discover how smart technology is transforming events in 2026, from smarter planning and personalised experiences to accessibility, engagement and sustainability.

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5 min read

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Event Tech

AI-Powered Event Measurement: Revolutionising How We Track Success

Tired of frustrating manual event measurement? Discover how AI is revolutionising the industry, offering real-time insights, automated feedback and predictive analytics. Learn how to drive data-driven decisions and improve event sustainability.

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4 min read

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Event Tech

The Future of Event Tech: Innovations Transforming the Industry in 2026

Technology is constantly evolving and pushing the boundaries of what can be done at events. Here, we break down some of the latest emerging technologies we think should be on your radar, and predict what the future holds for the events landscape.

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4 min read

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How To Guide

Measuring The Impact Of Your Event: A Guide For Organisers

Whatever the goal of your event, it's essential that you're guided by objectives and use these to measure and reflect on the success of the event. Here, we share our top tips for measuring the metrics that truly matter for in-person events!

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9 min read

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Sustainability

Sustainable Event Planning: Set & Measure Green Goals with isla

Learn how event professionals can set and measure sustainable objectives for greener events in 2025, using TRACE, AI tools and Net Zero strategies.

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7 min read

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Sustainability

The Best Sustainability Tools for Event Professionals

To keep up with the sustainability curve, it’s essential that event organisers adopt the technology and resources to help them in the transition. We’ve put together a list of some of the best tools available to eventprofs to help them integrate sustainability in events.

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7 min read

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Sustainability

CSRD and Events: What Event Profs Need to Know in 2025

Discover what the EU’s CSRD means for event professionals in 2025, with updates, challenges and steps to stay compliant and sustainable.

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4 min read

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Event Tech

AI and Sustainability: How New Technology Can Make Events a Greener Industry

Discover how AI is transforming sustainability in events in our latest blog with MeetEngland. Explore powerful tools like the GDS Index and isla’s Trace, leading the way to greener, more impactful events.

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9 min read

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