With 10 years in events, Kim leads growth at Hire Space. Writing about what's shaping the future of events, from personalisation and experience design to the technology making it all possible, turning industry insight into practical advice.
Eight in ten event leads never receive a follow-up. The fix is not better scanning, it is a workflow that links pre-event intent, on-site behaviour and post-event CRM handoff. Here is what the data says works.
Kim Meier 12 May 2026 
83% of event organisers think their sessions make attendees want to return. Only 42% of attendees agree. The 41-point gap is the clearest signal yet that session design, not measurement, is where event ROI is being won or lost in 2026.
Kim Meier 12 May 2026 
In an AI-saturated world, authentic human connection has become the scarcest commodity in business. With neuroscience research and insights from Event Tech Live 2025, here's why live events are more valuable than ever — and how to design them for genuine connection.
Kim Meier 13 April 2026 
The events industry faces a talent crisis — underpaid directors, burned-out teams and experienced professionals heading for the exit. With candid insights from Event Tech Live 2025 on parenting, burnout and the culture of overwork, here's what needs to change.
Kim Meier 13 April 2026 
Events teams are stretched beyond capacity — workloads are up but resources aren't. Here's how to scale your event programme sustainably with smarter prioritisation, automation that actually helps, and the tools to simplify your operations.
Kim Meier 31 March 2026 
From geopolitical disruptions to surging travel costs, the events industry is operating in an age of uncertainty. Here's how to future-proof your event programme with smarter risk planning, flexible budgets and diversified venue strategies — with insights from Event Tech Live 2025.
Kim Meier 31 March 2026 
A practical guide to personalising events at every budget level, from colour-coded lanyards to AI-powered matchmaking, covering the full event lifecycle from registration to post-event follow-up.
Kim Meier 17 March 2026 
A practical framework for building events around emotion, memory and meaning, drawing on behavioural science and insights from Event Tech Live 2025.
Kim Meier 17 March 2026 
Find inspiring London away day venues that turn team events into memorable experiences. From creative studios to unique meeting spaces, discover locations that boost collaboration and engagement.
Kim Meier 2 September 2025 
Discover the best group travel destinations for corporate events with expert insights from GoGather's Co-Founder. From Tampa to French Polynesia, find locations that inspire, engage and deliver real business impact.
Dave Wagner 24 July 2025 
Maintaining a strong company culture and team morale during these uncertain times doesn’t have to be a drag. Get creative, and inject some fun into the workday with these team building activities.
Kim Meier 2 December 2020 
Understanding delegate confidence is key to organising successful events as we emerge from lockdown. We conducted a survey to understand if an individual would feel confident in attending an event that adhered to our Safer Events Framework.
Kim Meier 22 May 2020 
We are excited to be welcoming a new Account Manager to the Hire Space Professional team; Maja Przybylowska
Kim Meier 28 August 2019 
Have an event planned? Are you looking to take your media services to the next level? Hire Space is here to help with all your filming and photography needs.
Kim Meier 24 July 2019