Conference News August 2020 | Page 6

6 Contributors Contributors Jane Longhurst, chief executive, Meetings Industry Association Bernadette Palombo, founder, Event Professionals Journal Sasha Frieze, managing director, the Business Narrative Jill Hawkins, managing director and founder, Aniseed Jane Longhurst writes exclusively for Conference News this issue, outlining the next stage of the challenges the industry faces. P11 Mental health remains on the events agenda. In this issue, the founder of the Event Professionals Journal shares valuable tips. P25 CN Agency Award-winner Sasha Frieze writes an extensive feature about tailoring event design to suit the online and hybrid age. P26 Jill Hawkins explores what measures are being put in place by businesses looking to return to the office, and how agencies can lead. P35 Editor: Martin Fullard; Publishing Director: Liz Agostini; Commercial Director: Jack Newey; Marketing & Partnerships Director: Max Agostini; Trainee Reporter: Louisa Daley; Graphic Designer: Kateryna Smirnova; Production Manager: Elizabeth Nixon; Subscriptions Executive: Matthew Williams. Contact us: Subscriptions: +44(0)20 8481 1128, Editorial: +44(0)20 8481 1152, Advertising: +44(0)20 8481 1122, Production: +44(0)20 8971 1132 Conference News is published by Mash Media, Second floor, Applemarket House, 17 Union Street, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1RP, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8481 1122, Fax: +44 (0)20 8481 1144, Email: [email protected], Editor: [email protected] Views expressed are not necessarily those of the publishers. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of the publishers. Printed by Pensord Press Ltd. www.conference-news.co.uk