Eventprofs
From marketing to budgeting, here we include all our ideas and inspiration to help #eventprofs navigate our changing industry.
Hire Space
The Year In Review: What Hire Space Got Up To In 2023
As we approach the end of the year, we're wrapping up what's been a fantastic, whirlwind 12 months, and looking forward to the year ahead! Check out what 2023 had in store for us and where we'll be heading next!
6 min read
Top Venues
Venues Working for a Worthy Cause
Struggling to weigh up throwing an amazing event while giving back to your community? Here are 10 of London's most iconic venues that aren't just prime locations for events but also champions of worthy causes - and by hiring them, you can be too!
6 min read
Diversity & Inclusion
Promoting Inclusion in the Events Industry: In Conversation With Event First Steps
Our industry can be a tough environment to get into, and we run the risk of leaving new starters feeling overwhelmed and unhappy in events. We spoke to Caitlin Kobrak from Event First Steps about how the events industry can support new joiners in the sector.
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Eventprofs
Attracting and retaining the best talent in the events industry: what’s the secret?
Struggling to bring on board passionate people to boost your events? We sat down with Robert Kenward to discuss how employers should go about attracting and retaining the best talent in the events industry.
7 min read
Eventprofs
White Christmas: 7 Romantic Winter Wedding Venues
'Tis the season for proposals! As an extra-special Christmas treat, we've chosen 7 of the most romantic London venues for a wedding you won't forget.
3 min read
Events
'The Events Outlook': key takeaways on optimising business event programmes
With tighter budgets, smaller teams, and rising event costs, event planners are facing no shortage of challenges in the current environment. Here, 4 experts discuss optimising event programmes against the current events outlook.
7 min read
Eventprofs
Industry insights: event strategy and outlook in an uncertain economic climate
With recession looming over all sectors for much of 2023, many companies are tightening their belts to protect their bottom line. So where does this leave their event programmes? Here, 4 experts share their thoughts.
9 min read
Eventprofs
Business Talk: Corporate Events And The Cost-Of-Living Crisis
With prices rising across the board, the increasing pinch on company budgets will inevitably have an effect on businesses’ ability to put on events. Hire Space spoke to experts across the business and events sectors to discuss the outlook of business events in coming months.
10 min read
Eventprofs
Team Spotlight: a day in the life of a Hire Space events producer
Whether it's an award ceremony or conference, we plan all sorts of events for our clients. Here's the inside scoop on a day in the life of our Head of Client Delivery, Fiona Price.
6 min read
Hire Space Case Studies
Hire Space Case Study: Tourism Australia’s Multi-Day Exhibition
Read on for a case study on how we delivered a successful multi-day corporate event for one of our top Hire Space 360 clients, Tourism Australia.
4 min read
Diversity & Inclusion
International Women's Day: What Does DigitALL Mean In Events?
This year, the UN's theme for International Women's Day is 'DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality'. We sat down with 6 women in event tech roles to discuss their careers and advice for others in the industry.
8 min read
Eventprofs
Industry insights: what ‘experience-first’ means for events
It’s more vital than ever to make your event stand out by curating an exceptional experience for attendees. Here, five experts share their advice on putting experience at the core of your events.
11 min read
Hybrid Events
Common Hybrid Event Tech Hurdles and How to Overcome Them
Back in lockdown, it was revealed that 16% of event planners view confusion with technology as the main barrier to hybrid events. To help ease the anxiety, we've listed three common tech hurdles and how to overcome them.
7 min read
Eventprofs
13 Beautiful Hanging Centrepieces For Your Event
If you want some inspiration to take your event theming to the next level, here are 13 hanging centrepieces to take your event from dull to dazzling!
3 min read
EventLAB 2021
How To Deal With Constant Change
If you’re someone who struggles with change, you’re certainly not alone. This insightful talk from founder of Stress Matters, Laura Capell-Abra, provides practical advice and guidance on coping with constant change.
6 min read
Weddings
Getting hitched on a budget? Try these simple reception hacks
With these hacks, you'll be able to transform your wedding venue into the reception space of your dreams - all whilst sticking to the budget.
5 min read
Event Tech
Event Tech Live: Event Spaces Reimagined
Hire Space recently hosted a panel discussion at Event Tech Live on how UK venues are paving the way with innovative event technology. Read the takeaways!
5 min read
Eventprofs
How to Get One Step Ahead Of A Crisis: Free Event Risk Management Resource
As an event organiser, your most important duty is to protect and safeguard your event attendees and staff. We've put together a complete guide to event risk assessment and management, to make sure you’re always one step ahead of any crisis that might come your way.
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Sustainability
Using Event Tech To Drive Sustainability - Reset Connect 2022
As we look to the major challenge of the next decades - the climate crisis - we need to be channelling our efforts and creativity into developing technology to help us to decarbonise. This panel from Reset Connect 2022 explored how event tech can drive forward sustainability across the sector.
6 min read
Sustainability
UK Events Agencies Reinventing Around Sustainability - Reset Connect 2022
Event agencies have a real opportunity to advocate for sustainability, but promoting sustainable practices alongside meeting client demands can be a tricky balance. This panel at Reset Connect 2022 explored how UK event agencies are working to bring their clients on the journey.
7 min read
Events
Let The KIA Oval Bowl You Over This Summer
Did you know that the KIA Oval is one of the most versatile and experienced event venues we know?! Check out this piece for serious summer party inspo.
5 min read
Sustainability
Building Sustainability Into Your Event: What We Learnt From EventLAB 2021
At this year's EventLAB we wanted to make sure that sustainability was at the top of our agenda. Check out what we did, what we learnt, and what we'll do differently next time in this piece.
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Eventprofs
Let's Do London: Key Takeaways From International Confex 2022
Hire Space hosted the Let's Do London stage at International Confex 2022. Read our key takeaways from the panel discussions.
9 min read
International Women's Day
International Women’s Day: Breaking The Bias In Events With Lauralee Whyte
The theme of this year's International Women's Day - #BreakTheBias - is one that's hugely pertinent to events. We sat down with Lauralee Whyte, founder of SPECTRUM Speakers and Entertainers, to discuss what breaking biases looks like for the industry.
5 min read
Hire Space
A Day In The Life Of The Hire Space Sales Team
We sat down with our sales team to talk all things sales, day-to-day tasks and why they love working for Hire Space. Check it out!
5 min read