Eventprofs
From marketing to budgeting, here we include all our ideas and inspiration to help #eventprofs navigate our changing industry.
Sustainability
Building Sustainability Into Your Event: What We Learnt From EventLAB 2021
At this year's EventLAB we wanted to make sure that sustainability was at the top of our agenda. Check out what we did, what we learnt, and what we'll do differently next time in this piece.
12 min read
Eventprofs
Let's Do London: Key Takeaways From International Confex 2022
Hire Space hosted the Let's Do London stage at International Confex 2022. Read our key takeaways from the panel discussions.
9 min read
International Women's Day
International Women’s Day: Breaking The Bias In Events With Lauralee Whyte
The theme of this year's International Women's Day - #BreakTheBias - is one that's hugely pertinent to events. We sat down with Lauralee Whyte, founder of SPECTRUM Speakers and Entertainers, to discuss what breaking biases looks like for the industry.
5 min read
Hire Space
A Day In The Life Of The Hire Space Sales Team
We sat down with our sales team to talk all things sales, day-to-day tasks and why they love working for Hire Space. Check it out!
5 min read
Diversity & Inclusion
5 Top Tips To Make Your Venue More Accessible
Gabrielle Austen Browne, Co-Founder of Diversity Ally, shares her expert insights on why accessibility is so important and how venues make themselves more inclusive.
4 min read
Events
7 Events Industry Trends We Expect To See In 2022
From hybrid to hygiene, it's fair to say a lot has changed this year. Here's our wrap-up of the top trends to come out of 2021 and what we expect to see in 2022!
9 min read
EventLAB 2021
EventLAB 2021: The New Face Of Leadership - What Has Evolved, What To Avoid & What To Implement
Read the key takeaways from this workshop at EventLAB 2021 with Mike Kershaw, Founder of Kershaw Partners.
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EventLAB 2021
EventLAB 2021: Workplace Ethics And D&I Initiatives To Attract New Talent To The Industry
With workplace wellbeing high on the agenda after the past 2 years, it's a pivotal time in the industry. Check out this session on addressing workplace ethics, and bringing new D&I initiatives into the industry.
6 min read
EventLAB 2021
What Does Code Red For Climate Change Mean For Event Organisers - EventLAB 2021
This panel, on the impact of code red on the events sector, delved into the challenges and opportunities faced by the sector, and provided some key starting points for attendees to make shifts in their own lives and work.
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EventLAB 2021
EventLAB 2021: Defining The Modern Role Of The Corporate Event Planner
Our final panel session of the day saw our speakers explore the changing role of the corporate event planner, the journey they've been on, and where their role will go next.
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EventLAB 2021
EventLAB 2021: Attendee Experience - How Have Expectations & Behaviours Evolved?
For this session, we were joined by industry experts to discuss ever-changing attendee expectations and experiences.
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EventLAB 2021
EventLAB 2021: Real Experiences Of Running Post Pandemic Events
This session explored what it was like to run some of the first post-pandemic events, told through the eyes of some expert planners from the industry.
6 min read
Eventprofs
18-Month Snapshot: What Hire Space Did Over the Pandemic and What’s Next
Now that the world is slowly returning to some semblance of normality, we thought we’d take the chance to share a bit about what’s been happening here at Hire Space. And maybe, to blow our own trumpet just a little bit (forgive us, we’re feeling sentimental!).
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Coronavirus Updates
Pandemic Event Trends That Are Here To Stay
The Coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc for the events industry but it hasn’t all been doom and gloom. Here are five things that we believe have changed our industry for the better.
6 min read
Conferences
Create Stand-Out Virtual and Hybrid Events With Arena
Our new platform, Arena, proves that planning and hosting a virtual or hybrid event doesn't need to be complicated or expensive. Read on to discover Arena's key features that will make your virtual event stand out from the crowd.
5 min read
How To Guide
Your Guide To Planning Your 2021 Event Strategy
We've been given a roadmap out of lockdown and a start date for live events. So what now? We share our top tips for planning your 2021 event strategy.
5 min read
Coronavirus Updates
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.
4 min read
Virtual Events
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.
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Virtual Events
Adapt and Grow Your Audience With Virtual Events
When it comes to reaching new audiences, tracking leads and even cutting down on event costs, virtual events are unbeatable (provided they’re done right). And they’re a trend that’s looking set to grow even bigger.
5 min read
Coronavirus Updates
Your Guide to the Coronavirus Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme is designed to support those who are self-employed and have lost income due to the coronavirus pandemic. We take a look at the support available and answer any questions you might have.
4 min read
Events News
Your Guide to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, otherwise known as ‘furloughing’, was designed to protect jobs that may otherwise be lost in the wake of COVID-19. It could be a vital lifeline for many workers and businesses in the hospitality industry.
6 min read
Women And Sustainability
Women and Sustainability in Events: Kate Simpson
We met with the wonderful Kate Simpson – Marketing Director at the Business Design Centre. Not only does the BDC hold unforgettable events, they recently celebrated ten years as a carbon neutral venue, regularly contribute 0% to landfill and use 100% renewable energy sources.
4 min read
Women And Sustainability
Women and Sustainability in Events: Selina Donald
Today, we’re talking to Selina Donald, who co-founded the first environmentally and socially conscious event production agency, The Bulb. Selina now shares her knowledge and experience through independent sustainability consultancy and event management.
3 min read
Women And Sustainability
Women and Sustainability in Events: Saasha Celestial-One
In the lead-up to International Women's Day, we talk to the co-founder of OLIO about the food-sharing app that connects people who have surplus food with people nearby who want to pick it up.
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