2024 Conference Themes

The outdoor events industry is in the midst of a supply chain crisis post pandemic.  Following a full 2022 season, what lessons have been learnt and how can suppliers, production teams and promoters work together to ensure 2023 is not similarly affected?

A core theme throughout the show, D&I initiatives will be thread through all discussions to demonstrate how it can be woven through all events and businesses in the sector.

Live events are a creative dream but how has the 2022 season delivered its usual ‘wow factor’ amidst budget restrictions and what does the 2023 season look like to ensure audiences continue to flood back?

We have a moral obligation to create sustainable events but what is the threat to your business plan if you do not embrace it and make it part of your plan?  How does the industry commit to and successfully reach net zero by 2030?

Festivals and their organisers work hard to create safe, legal environments and take on the burden of responsibility when, in several cases, the issues are societal.  What can be done to work with the festivals to relieve the burden on the organisers?  Or is it a case of their event, their responsibility?

Whether it's a sports game, concert or a festival, managing ticketing system is vital to ensuring that every event attendee leaves satisfied. 

In our sessions we will discuss the latest tech and how to make your visitor experience as smooth as possible, starting right at the door.

Although we have seen general employment figures rise to almost pre-pandemic levels, event recruitment agencies still face challenges.
Will the workforce shortage remain one of the major industry issues in the following years?

We'll talk about main HR trends, finding, hiring and retaining talent within live events industry.

Never higher than now on the agenda and suffering from a shortage of qualified staff, what processes are being put in place to manage attendee safety and what more can be done?