Event Industry News Podcast

Host James Dickson speaks with Matt Grey, founder of Event:Decision, about quantifying what makes events responsible and authentic. They discuss carbon measurement, social value yield, and how benchmarking and impact reviews help organisers of any size show genuine environmental, social, and governance performance. The episode explains practical tools for measuring event carbon, tracking broader ESG factors, and turning data into decisions that improve credibility and prove the value of events to clients and communities. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.