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REGULARS
6 Global Snapshot
A roundup of international live event industry news .
8 Bigger Picture
How Arena Seating took the London International Horse Show ’ s muchloved Olympia venue layout to ExCel London where it was recreated and enhanced .
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74 In The Spotlight
Sodexo Live ! UK & I CEO Rebecca Kane Burton on navigating an impressive career path involving roles at The O2 and Alexandra Palace .
FEATURES
18 Cover feature
Access gauges the views of key professionals on the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead for the live events industry this year .
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29 Taking AIF forward
New Association of Independent Festivals CEO John Rostron on his vision for the organisation and priorities in 2023 .
40 AAA Conference & Awards
The inaugural AAA Conference & Awards saw hundreds of leading live event professionals gather to debate major issues before celebrating the many key achievements of last year .
53 Wembley at 100
Following a record-breaking 2022 , Wembley Stadium director Liam Boylan tells Access how his team will build on the current momentum .
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