Creating sustainable event spaces: 3 simple steps

Creating sustainable event spaces: 3 simple steps

With the impacts of climate change posing increasing risks, individuals and industries are being asked, “How can we reduce waste?” The events industry is no different, and the transition to a sustainable events is increasingly necessary. We speak to Alessandra Pittini, Senior Events Executive at the British Retail Consortium, to learn more about how our event space, The Form Rooms, puts sustainability at the heart of operations, as well as the three simple changes event coordinators can make today to kickstart the journey to low-waste sustainable events. Why event spaces should prioritise sustainable events A 2018 study from Ecobooth found…
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Neuroinclusion in events: a simple guide

We’re all different from one another, and there isn’t one “normal”. That’s wonderful – but in an event space or training environment, this can pose challenges, especially when aiming for inclusivity. With over 15% of the population expected to be neurodivergent (National Library of Medicine, 2023), ensuring your event space is inclusive for neurodivergent people is critical to providing a positive experience to all attendees. But adapting your event space to be inclusive to neurodivergent people isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution – as both Anne and Nick state, “If you’ve met one neurodivergent person, you’ve met one neurodivergent person.” In this blog,…
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Planning a hybrid event: best practices and top tips 

Gone are the days of having your entire team in one office building – for better or for worse, depending on who you ask. This means that hybrid events have become increasingly popular. Hybrid events aim to unite in-person and virtual event attendees and create a “best of both worlds” situation – but it doesn’t always work out that way, especially without proper planning.  In this blog, we speak to Nick Defty, Founder of training and development business You Can Now, to share some best practices for creating a successful hybrid event or learning session – and guidance for when…
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