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Event future perfect : Britain and Ireland ’ s prospects and propositions for hosting bigger and better events examined
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8 – Association View Time to engage all round to enhance the experience , say Julie Shorrock and James B . Clarke .
11 – Scotland ’ s AI strategy Patrick Lamont on pioneering progress as we examine Scotland ’ s vision to become a global AI powerhouse .
12 – Taking events outside of London Agency voices tell Mike Fletcher the best ways to make a big splash outside of London and share some tips and destination recommendations .
18 – The Great Debate The historic Cambridge Union Society , in partnership with the Alliance of Independent Event Agencies , debated the question of whether our events industry is failing its people .
24 – Policy predictions Three key voices go ‘ mystic meetings ’ on us and conjure up some clairvoyance for the future of events .
31 – Manchester making its mark A look at what this Northern Powerhouse has to offer meeting planners in 2024 .
45 – CN30UnderThirty Rose Griffiths , part of the 2022 cohort of our 30UnderThirty highlights three accessible event destinations for 2024 .
52 – Recruitment Robert Kenward , fitability ® recruiter at You Search & Select , shares four simple steps for interviewing , designed to make the process work better for all concerned .
54 – Cameron House Simon George pays a flying visit to a heritage venue in Scotland , now fully open for meetings and incentives . www . conference-news . co . uk