Conference News September 2020 | Page 3

3 Contents 12 And they’re off! With event spaces starting to re-open, check out what is on offer at three UK race courses 10 - 16 21 - 29 30 - 42 10 - Events Industry Board Michael Hirst OBE offers an update. 15 - Technology RefTech’s Simon Clayton fires an AI warning. 16 - Cover story The first ‘Safer Event’ has taken place. 21 - Diversity We meet the organiser of This is Us. 25 - Innovation Explore a new way of looking at sustainability. 29 - Case study Learn why MEI’s Andy Rice chose EventsAIR. 30 - Big Interview ExCeL London’s James Rees looks ahead. 35 - Event contracts Jill Hawkins explores contracting matters. 42 - Mash Sessions Get a snapshot of our chat with Noba. www.conference-news.co.uk