Event Industry News Podcast

Welcome to the Event Industry News podcast, the leading portal for event organisers. Each week we invite industry guests on to the show to discuss a range of topics with event management.

Event Industry News Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Event Industry News, with 404 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Event Industry News hosts Event Industry News Podcast, a business show with 404 episodes published.

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  Episode #369

  beam Unites: How Venues, Agents and Suppliers Are Shaping the Events Industry

  Oct 1, 202633 min

  James Dickson speaks with beam leaders David Tremmil and Louisa Watson about the association’s mission, membership and role in the events sector. They cover beam’s inclusive approach, advocacy work, collaboration with other associations, and highlights from the Forum and upcoming events. Listeners are given quick details on how to learn more or join (beam-org.uk) and what to expect from the autumn calendar and gala dinner. This episode of the Event Industry News Podcast is sponsored by Present Communications . Present provides broadcast-quality live, hybrid and virtual event production, trusted by organisations where reliability really matters. From corporate town halls and conferences to high-profile live streams, they design and deliver fully resilient systems that work first time. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .

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  Episode #368

  IBTM Ignite 2026: Pitching the Future of Events in Barcelona

  Sep 24, 202622 min

  Host James Dickson speaks with Max Fellows of Allpoints about IBTM Ignite returning to IBTM World in Barcelona (17–19 November). The episode explains how the program supports event startups and scale‑ups with training, mentoring, and live pitching opportunities. Ignite acts as an incubator: selected businesses receive coaching, pre‑scheduled meetings, and the chance to pitch to investors on a live stage for potential funding (£50k–£250k) and ongoing mentorship. Applications and attendance details are available at ibtmworld.com for startups, scale‑ups, investors, and attendees interested in exploring the future of the events industry. This episode of the Event Industry News Podcast is sponsored by Present Communications . Present provides broadcast-quality live, hybrid and virtual event production, trusted by organisations where reliability really matters. From corporate town halls and conferences to high-profile live streams, they design and deliver fully resilient systems that work first time. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .

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  Episode #367

  From Greasy Vans to Ottolenghi: How Food & Beverage Is Transforming Events

  Sep 17, 202636 min

  James Dickson talks with Hugo Campbell, co-founder of Togather, about the rise of food and beverage as a central part of events—from festivals to football stadiums. They discuss creative F&B concepts (pop‑up restaurants, local produce areas, secret food zones), how modern stadia like the Hill Dickinson are designed around the fan experience, and why improving F&B boosts both guest satisfaction and event revenue. The episode also covers changing audience tastes, especially among Gen Z, and how organisers can use thoughtful curation and experiential production to turn food into a key driver of attendance and spend. This episode of the Event Industry News Podcast is sponsored by Present Communications . Present provides broadcast-quality live, hybrid and virtual event production, trusted by organisations where reliability really matters. From corporate town halls and conferences to high-profile live streams, they design and deliver fully resilient systems that work first time. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .

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  Episode #366

  Inside Event Security: How Screening Tech Is Changing Festivals & Stadiums

  Sep 10, 202632 min

  In this episode, James Dickson speaks with Mia Moles, Business Support Director at Detectnology UK, about modern event security hardware. They cover screening solutions for people, bags and vehicles, the evolution from visible detectors to AI-driven and covert systems, and how technology can both deter and detect threats. Mia also discusses the company’s 36-year history, demo and training practices, GDPR and legal considerations, integration with event operations, and how organisers can balance safety, guest experience and budget when deploying screening technology. This episode of the Event Industry News Podcast is sponsored by Present Communications . Present provides broadcast-quality live, hybrid and virtual event production, trusted by organisations where reliability really matters. From corporate town halls and conferences to high-profile live streams, they design and deliver fully resilient systems that work first time. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .

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  Episode #365

  TranslateAble: Making Events Speak Everyone's Language

  Sep 3, 202632 min

  In this episode James Dickson speaks with Julia Danmeri, founder and CEO of TranslateAble, about the vital role of language in the events industry. They discuss translation, interpreting (in-person and remote), sign language, captioning, localisation and platform-agnostic tech solutions that make events more accessible. Julia shares practical examples from event operations, explains why human translators remain essential despite AI advances, and offers advice for organisers to integrate language and accessibility early in planning. Learn how TranslateAble supports organisers across pre-event planning and on-site delivery. This episode of the Event Industry News Podcast is sponsored by Present Communications . Present provides broadcast-quality live, hybrid and virtual event production, trusted by organisations where reliability really matters. From corporate town halls and conferences to high-profile live streams, they design and deliver fully resilient systems that work first time. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form .

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