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 
Mental Health and Wellbeing for Event Planners
Event planning is rewarding but demanding. Explore tips, tools and mental health resources to manage stress and support wellbeing.
Gemma Baker 20 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 
Driving Year-Round Engagement: How Content Strategy Enhances Event Experiences
Discover how a smart content strategy and emerging event trends can drive year-round engagement, extend event experiences and create lasting connections.
Gemma Baker 2 January 2026 
Hire Space Wrapped: A Look Back at 2025
Dive into Hire Space’s 2025 wrap-up featuring AI-powered event planning, improved venue search, and industry trends for 2026. Your guide to smarter, faster, data-led event planning.
Gemma Baker 9 December 2025 
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 
How Hire Space Tech Saves Time for Event Planners
Streamline your event planning with Hire Space 360 Tech. Discover powerful tools that simplify venue sourcing, contracts and payments helping event planners save valuable time.
Gemma Baker 8 May 2025 
Corporate Event Planning in 2025: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities
Discover the key challenges and opportunities shaping corporate event planning in 2025. Insights from International Confex 2025’s Let’s Do London panel with industry experts on budgets, AI, data and the evolving role of event professionals.
Gemma Baker 12 March 2025 
Hire Space Wrapped: Our 2024 Year in Review
Celebrate a remarkable 2024 with Hire Space! From innovative tech to global growth, discover the milestones that made this year unforgettable. Join us for a festive year in review!
Gemma Baker 11 December 2024 
How 360 Reduces The Event Planning Lifecycle, Saving Over 23%+ For Businesses
Discover how Hire Space 360 streamlines the event planning lifecycle, saving time and costs for businesses. Learn how to enhance efficiency and deliver exceptional events.
Edward Poland 8 August 2024 
How Hire Space 360 Helped A Leading Global Firm Boost Efficiency Across Their Events Programme
Here’s how using Hire Space 360 has helped a global financial analysis firm utilise their resources more effectively, and strengthen their events programme.
Jessamy Cowie 5 July 2024 
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 
'The Events Outlook': key takeaways on optimising business event programmes
With tighter budgets, smaller teams, and rising event costs, event planners are facing no shortage of challenges in the current environment. Here, 4 experts discuss optimising event programmes against the current events outlook.
Jessamy Cowie 21 July 2023 
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 
What Technology Do I Need to Host Hybrid Events?
Technology is central to hybrid events. In fact, without it, your event wouldn’t be hybrid at all. But what technology do you actually need?
Imogen Beech 1 February 2023 
Common Hybrid Event Tech Hurdles and How to Overcome Them
Back in lockdown, it was revealed that 16% of event planners view confusion with technology as the main barrier to hybrid events. To help ease the anxiety, we've listed three common tech hurdles and how to overcome them.
Izzie Lachecki 17 January 2023 
How to Keep All of Your Audiences Engaged at a Hybrid Event
Keeping your audience engaged at any kind of event is no mean feat. But what about when you have an in-person and a virtual audience to cater to?
Imogen Beech 19 May 2021