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Sustainability in events: why progress matters more
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Featured·1 Jul 2026·3 min read
Sustainability in events: why progress matters more

Sustainability in the events industry has evolved rapidly over the last decade. What was once viewed as an added bonus or marketing differentiator is now an expectation from clients, attendees, employees, and candidates alike. From reducing waste and embracing digital alternatives to rethinking travel, suppliers, and energy consumption, event businesses are increasingly being asked one […]

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1 Jul 2026·6 min read
10 event businesses leading the way in sustainability

Sustainability in events isn’t driven by a single organisation – it takes agencies, production partners, venues, suppliers, and consultants all pulling in the same...

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1 Jul 2026·3 min read
Why the next generation won’t work for businesses that ignore sustainability

For the next generation of event professionals, sustainability is no longer a secondary consideration – it’s an expectation. Today’s emerging talent has grown up...

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Careers
1 Jun 2026·6 min read
Not just greenwashing: 10 event businesses actually walking the sustainability talk

Sustainability in events isn’t driven by a single organisation – it takes agencies, production partners, venues, suppliers, and consultants all pulling in the same...

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Careers
1 Jun 2026·7 min read
Event industry graduates: why experience matters

For years, many people assumed an events degree was the only route into the industry. The events sector has always placed huge value on...

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Hiring
1 Jun 2026·4 min read
Freelance event hiring in 2026: why planning ahead matters more than ever

The events industry has always relied heavily on freelance talent. From Production Managers and technical crew to event coordinators and onsite support staff, freelance...

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Careers
1 Jun 2026·4 min read
Behind Wimbledon: the hundreds of event jobs you never see

When people think about Wimbledon, they picture Centre Court, strawberries and cream, famous athletes and global TV coverage. What they often don’t see is...

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Careers
1 May 2026·2 min read
Managing stress in the events industry during peak

For event professionals, peak season is often the most exciting and the most demanding time of year. Projects overlap, deadlines tighten, and expectations increase...

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Careers
1 May 2026·3 min read
Flexibility isn’t a perk: why it’s becoming essential for wellbeing in the events industry

For many years, workplace wellbeing has been closely associated with benefits, for instance gym memberships, mental health apps or occasional wellbeing initiatives. While these...

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Careers
1 May 2026·4 min read
Wellbeing at work: are perks masking bigger problems in the events industry?

From free breakfasts to gym memberships and wellness apps, employers across the events industry are investing more time, budget, and attention into employee wellbeing...

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