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Podcast: Real People in Real Places in Real Time

The latest episode of the Event Manager Podcast features Padraic Gilligan, managing partner at SoolNua and chief marketing officer of SITE Global in a conversation about incentive travel and motivational events. We cover the evolution of incentive travel and the sector's recovery from the Covid pandemic.
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9 Travel Trends Impacting Events Right Now

Skift Forum Europe 2022 brought together Europe’s top minds in travel and set the scene for what recovery from the Covid pandemic will look like in the event industry. Here we take a closer look at the key trends identified. 

​​Meet the Canadian Researcher Helping Solidify Edmonton as a Global Hub for Artificial Intelligence

Edmonton, Canada has become a leading global hub in technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Alona Fyshe, a professor at the University of Alberta and a researcher in the artificial intelligence field, shares what makes the city a world-class destination for tech innovation and events that bring the industry together.
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Why Cultural Heritage Matters More Than Ever for Events

As we battle with the challenges of connecting remote workforces and the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war, venues rich in cultural heritage provide powerful backdrops that highlight diversity and help to foster human connection. 
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Podcast: Simplicity as the Key to Event Success

This new episode features Alicia Schiro, CEO and founder of Aced It Events, in a conversation about how independent planners can deal with the challenges and opportunities they are facing.
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Events Are Back: But Where Are All the Attendees?

Events are back, but the attendees are slow to return. What’s behind the low numbers? When 2022 kicked off, it felt like the golden year had finally arrived for the event industry. Behind what has happened.
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EventsAIR Taps Former Hopin Exec as New CEO as Part of New Private Equity Infusion

Australian events management software provider EventsAIR has selected U.S.-based event tech veteran Matthew Donegan-Ryan as its next CEO. The move is part of a significant private equity investment led by The Riverside Company. Founder Trevor Gardiner, who was CEO, takes on the role of executive director of product innovation.