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Simple Events Win: Why Restraint Beats Spectacle
Budgets are tight and audiences want connection over spectacle. The events that land in 2026 are the deliberately simple ones. Here is how to edit rather than cut, grounded in the 2026 industry data, and why the right venue does the heavy lifting.
Kim Meier 2 July 2026 
Why UK Event Calendars Got So Tight (And How to Book Smarter)
Lead times for UK corporate events are up 39% since 2022, based on Hire Space booking data. The calendar is tighter, conversion rates fall sharply when you leave it late and the peak windows are getting more crowded. Here is what the numbers say and what to do about it.
Kim Meier 27 May 2026 
Wellness as Infrastructure: The New Baseline for Event Design
The Global Wellness Institute has launched a Meetings and Events Initiative, signalling that wellness is no longer an add-on at corporate events. Here is what the shift means for UK venue briefs, agendas and attendee experience in 2026.
Kim Meier 27 May 2026 
The 79% Problem: Closing the Gap Between Badge Scan and Pipeline
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 
The Session ROI Gap: Why We Overestimate What Our Events Deliver
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 
Do More With Less: A Guide To Scaling Your Events Programmes
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 
Planning for the Unpredictable: How to Build Resilient Event Programmes
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 
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.
Gemma Baker 12 February 2026 
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.
Gemma Baker 29 January 2026 
8 Corporate Event Trends and Predictions for 2026
Discover the key corporate event trends shaping 2026 in the UK, from budget strategies and AI adoption to sustainability, secondary cities and next-level attendee experience.
Gemma Baker 14 January 2026 
Why Companies Are Getting Event ROI Wrong (And How to Fix It)
Discover why companies miscalculate event ROI, and how to fix it with data, automation and smart tools like Hire Space 360.
Gemma Baker 7 January 2026 
6 Weeks to 6 Hours: How AI is Changing How Business Event Planners Book Venues
In collaboration with MeetEngland, explore how AI is impacting the events sector, from the very start, to now.
Edward Poland 11 September 2025 
AI and Creative Event Design: New Opportunities for Event Planners
In collaboration with Meet England, take a look at some of the key opportunities to maximise the opportunities presented by AI and smart technology.
Edward Poland 11 September 2025 
The Procurement Predicament: Overcoming Event Sourcing Challenges in 2024 and Beyond
Event procurement, exacerbated by issues such as longer response times and smaller teams, is becoming one of the key challenges for corporate event planners. Here's how you can overcome it with Hire Space.
Gemma Baker 24 May 2024 
Business Talk: Corporate Events And The Cost-Of-Living Crisis
With prices rising across the board, the increasing pinch on company budgets will inevitably have an effect on businesses’ ability to put on events. Hire Space spoke to experts across the business and events sectors to discuss the outlook of business events in coming months.
Jessamy Cowie 1 May 2023