Imogen Beech
With a love of interior design, Imogen’s writing experience has taken her from the mansions of the rich and famous to the capital’s most unique events spaces on Hire Space.
Picture the Perfect Conference at LABS House Holborn
If you’re looking to host an unforgettable post-lockdown conference, you’ll need a spectacular venue to match. LABS House Holborn is the answer!
Imogen Beech 29 March 2021
Characterful Christmases at The Postal Museum
It's never too early to start planning this year's Christmas party. And for your first post-pandemic festivities, you need somewhere unique, original and unforgettable... you need The Postal Museum!
Imogen Beech 29 March 2021
How Much Does a Hybrid Event Cost?
We've created a step-by-step guide to budgeting for hybrid events so you're fully prepared and ready to start planning.
Imogen Beech 24 March 2021
Ideas for Fun Virtual Entertainment Features
We all understand the importance of entertainment at an in-person event. From drinks and nibbles after a panel discussion to tons of breakout space at a conference, there’s always a need to give your attendees a chance to relax and let their hair down. But how does that translate to virtual events?
Imogen Beech 7 March 2021
Beat the Uncertainty with Covid Cover
Covid Cover helps you plan confidently and efficiently by allowing you to effortlessly switch between virtual, hybrid and in-person events as required.
Imogen Beech 2 March 2021
The Value of Team Building in 2021
With most of us still working from home, how can we keep our teams clued up, motivated and productive? Here’s why you should make virtual team building a central part of your event strategy this year.
Imogen Beech 16 February 2021
The #Eventprofs Guide to COVID Testing
As an events industry, investing in testing can demonstrate that our events (once they’re allowed to resume) are really and truly safe. But what kind of tests should you invest in? Is there anything you should watch out for? We’ve laid it all out here.
Imogen Beech 21 January 2021
The Best ‘All-in-One’ Virtual Event Platforms and What to Use Them For
Your virtual event is only as good as the platform you're using. But with tons of virtual event platforms out there, it can be hard to know where to start searching. To make things easier, we've listed 9 of the best.
Imogen Beech 1 January 2021
10 of the Best Virtual Experience Suppliers on the Market
We’ll all remember 2020 as the year the world went virtual and brought us a ton of virtual experience suppliers to rival even the most excellent in-person event suppliers on the market.
Imogen Beech 16 December 2020
Introduction to Virtual Event Design
Event design has always been a key consideration for event planners organising a face-to-face event. But it’s no less important for virtual events. So, how does it fit in?
Imogen Beech 16 December 2020
9 Festive & Fun Virtual Christmas Party Ideas for Every Team
Chances are this Christmas could look a little different, with chances of second waves and continued social distancing. So, we've pulled together some great virtual Christmas party ideas for your team, so you can stay safe while celebrating like you deserve.
Imogen Beech 2 December 2020
Safer Events - Getting Prepared For The Return To Live
The final session of EventLAB Online Part 2 explored event safety and what event professionals should be thinking about to prepare for the return of face-to-face events.
Imogen Beech 23 November 2020
How To Become An Event Design Pro
This workshop explored how we can create purpose-led events with experience design, allowing us to keep up with the changing world around us.
Imogen Beech 23 November 2020
Your Virtual and Hybrid Event Strategy Checklist
If you’re new to online events, you might not yet have had a chance to build out a robust virtual and hybrid event strategy. To help you out, we’ve listed the key elements that should be on any event planner’s checklist.
Imogen Beech 18 November 2020
How To Make Your Workplace And Events More Inclusive
Co-founders of Diversity Ally, Ashanti Bentil-Dhue and Gabrielle Austen-Browne, held a workshop on how to create more inclusive environments at EventLAB Part 1.
Imogen Beech 2 November 2020
How To Develop A Strategy For Event Sustainability Into 2021
This workshop at EventLAB Part 1 was led by Anna Abdelnoor and Ben Quarrell, co-founders of isla. Read our key takeaways.
Imogen Beech 2 November 2020
Case Study: COVID-Safe Wedding at RSA House
RSA House, a Hire Space Accredited Safer Venue, recently held its first physically distanced, COVID-safe wedding. Here, we’ll take a look at what measures were put in place to make sure the event was safe, as well as fun and memorable for the couple and their guests.
Imogen Beech 8 October 2020
Make History With an Event at Stationers’ Hall and Garden
Just getting through 2020 is likely to land us in the history books. But if you really want to make history with a jaw-dropping post-pandemic event, what better setting than the historic Stationers' Hall and Garden?
Imogen Beech 18 August 2020
Brighten Up Your Conference at Lumiere Underwood
After the events of the past 18 months, hosting a conference at Lumiere Underwood is a great excuse for your delegates to unwind and let their hair down.
Imogen Beech 27 July 2020
Delivering Safer Events in 2020 and Beyond
On the 9th July, we took part in a lunch and learn hosted by Oddity, all about delivering safer events and what events will look like in the future. Watch the session or read our key takeaways.
Imogen Beech 14 July 2020
Bars & Restaurants: Government Guidance Explained
The news that bars and restaurants can open in England from 4th July has brought excitement and concern in equal measure. So, we've summarised the government's guidelines for how pubs, bars and restaurants can open safely, to make sure you're prepared for reopening.
Imogen Beech 6 July 2020
How You Can Appeal To The Government To Support The Events Industry
The events industry needs your help. If you want to be a part of campaigning for the safety of our industry then here are some ways in which you can appeal to the government for their support.
Imogen Beech 25 June 2020
10 Simple Steps to Planning a Virtual Event
Virtual events are a growing trend in the events industry. But with the recent outbreak of COVID-19, it’s more important than ever for events organisers to learn how to put on virtual events in place of face-to-face ones.
Imogen Beech 18 June 2020
New to Virtual? First Things to Consider When Planning a Virtual Event
Virtual and hybrid events are likely to play a major role in the ‘new normal’. But if you don’t have any experience in them, don’t worry. We’re here to share the top things to consider so you can plan a professional virtual event to be proud of.
Imogen Beech 16 June 2020