News Digest The News Digest is a roundup of the latest talking points in the events industry designed to keep you up to date and get you involved in the discussion. Leading the debate this episode, we have:

Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space

Phoebe Cherry, Former MD of Smart Live and Founder of Phoebe Cherry Consulting

Martin Fullard, Editor of Conference News

THE PURCHASE OF THOMAS COOK BY HAYS The QEII CENTRE HAS RECORDED ITS HIGHEST-EVER NET ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION TO THE UK

COULD SAUDI ARABIA BE THE NEXT BIG DESTINATION FOR EVENTS Let us know your thoughts and join the discussion on Twitter with the hashtag #EventLAB.

Interview with Andrew Davis Andrew Davis Keynote Speaker in Digital Marketing and Social Media & Content Marketing Trainer is on the show to talk to us about his career and how events professionals can stay ahead with social media and content

Venue Talk Nathan Marks and jake Lewis from the Hire Space Venue Expert team get together to discuss two new venues.

Morton Society

Electric Shuffle

Register for EventLAB 2019 Tickets for EventLAB 2019 are now available and it’s free to attend for all event booking professionals.

Tickets include:

Full access to the full exhibition & conference stage - both days

1 x free CPD Accredited Workshop

Interactive activities and networking

Giveaways and prizes

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Music: 'Party People' by Oliver Morris