Hire Space Blog
Ideas, guidance and inspiration for your virtual & in-person events. Brought to you from the creators of Hire Space, the UK's leading event booking platform.
Safer Events
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.
6 min read
Virtual Events
What Technology Do I Need To Host My Virtual Event?
It's important to make sure you're using the best possible tech for your virtual event, so we've compiled a handy list of what you'll need to get started.
7 min read
Virtual Events
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.
6 min read
Virtual Events
11 Types of Virtual Event Formats To Consider for Your Event Strategy
In this saturated market, it's important to create a great virtual event that people will remember. To help you get started, here's 11 virtual event formats for you to consider for your event strategy.
14 min read
Virtual Events
Tips For Making A Virtual Conference Memorable On A Budget
In these unprecedented times, virtual events are a great option for communicating with your customers. Here are our top tips on organising a virtual event on a budget.
9 min read
Virtual Events
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.
6 min read
Virtual Events
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?
5 min read
Hybrid Events
Is Now The Time To Invest In Covid-Proof Tech?
Nicola Macdonald, Content Director at Collaborative Creations, features on our blog this week and shares her wisdom on making venues more Covid-secure with technology.
3 min read
Virtual Events
11 Virtual Team Building Ideas For A Quarantined World
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.
8 min read
Virtual Events
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.
8 min read
Virtual Events
Your Virtual Event Planning Checklist
We've prepared this handy checklist so you can get on top of planning your virtual event and ensure it runs without a hitch.
5 min read
Virtual Events
5 of The Best Virtual Event Examples of 2020
There have been some great virtual events this year. In this piece, we shine a spotlight on our top 5.
6 min read
EventLAB 2020 Online
How To Facilitate Networking At Your Virtual or Hybrid Event
The first discussion of EventLAB Online Part 2 explored hybrid event networking with some expert eventprofs on the panel.
7 min read
EventLAB 2020 Online
Case Study: How To Step Up Your Virtual Events With Gamification
Matt Margetson walks us through a case study of a virtual experience Smyle created for Samsung for a new product launch.
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EventLAB 2020 Online
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.
9 min read
EventLAB 2020 Online
How To Take Immersive Experiences Into 2021
The penultimate discussion of the morning was about the impact coronavirus has had on immersive events, as well as trend forecasts for 2021.
5 min read
EventLAB 2020 Online
Smaller Teams and Smaller Budgets - How To Adapt To Doing More With Less
For this panel discussion on event ROI, we welcomed Amy Kobelis from WWF, Kate Davey from London Metal Exchange and our very own Eliot Sargeant.
5 min read
EventLAB 2020 Online
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.
5 min read
EventLAB 2020 Online
Organising Hybrid Events - The Venue Perspective
This fireside chat at EventLAB Online explored the experiences of organising a hybrid event, through the eyes of a venue.
7 min read
Virtual Events
89% of companies to go virtual for Christmas this year
In a new trend for the events industry, 89% of companies will be going virtual for their Christmas parties this year.
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Virtual Events
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.
4 min read
EventLAB 2020 Online
Ensuring Equal Opportunities Through The Hiring And Training Process
The final discussion of EventLAB Online Part 2 discussed inclusive hiring and training.
5 min read
EventLAB 2020 Online
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.
6 min read
EventLAB 2020 Online
How To Nail Remote Leadership
This discussion was all about the effect remote working may have on productivity, new practices businesses are adopting and barriers to progress.
8 min read