Event Production Show 2023

New Age of Insurance for Events - Evaluating the Government Support Scheme and the Future

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:17 GMT

The Pandemic has generated some challenging precedents, one of which resonates around safeguarding your business for future crises.This highly experienced panel will focus on the challenges around Business interruption and Events Cancellation insurance during the pandemic, evaluation of the current Government backed scheme, and an exploration into what the future holds for sector specific insurance cover.

The Future of Events - What do audiences want?

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 05:00:18 GMT

THE FUTURE OF EVENTS – WHAT DO AUDIENCES WANT?

• “The arts and music industries are a dousing rod for the public psyche – divining where the gaps are and where the water might run” – the last two years especially has seen a cross fertilization of genres, audiences move to digital, immersive events, to events in heritage spaces, forests and online. Creatively and commercially what does this mean for promoters? • Inclusion, diversity and accessibility – reflecting the nation – getting it wrong is reported widely but how do we get it right? • Creative bravery – what does it mean to you/your artists and the audiences and why is it important? (Surpassing expectations – know what they want/giving them what they didn’t know they wanted) • Events and a changing society – what role do live events have in an ever changing technological and digital world? Are audiences expectations for music and across the arts changing?

Have times changed? Developing an immersive experience at sporting events

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:00:18 GMT

The future is here and the world that we knew has changed. So, what does an immersive sporting event look like? This panel will discuss the role of fanzones, working with local authorities and crowd control of closing public space.

After the LIVE Green declaration - what's next? In partnership with Vision 2025

Sun, 29 May 2022 05:00:17 GMT

In September the sustainability arm of UK live events industry umbrella organisation LIVE launched the Beyond Zero Declaration. A voluntary declaration ratified by all of LIVE’s 13 association members, its aim is to deliver measurable and targeted action on climate change, with the ultimate goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2030. A panel of experts, including AEG Europe COO and chair of LIVE Green John Langford, reveal what progress is being made and the key initial deliverables.

The changing face of private security sector

Sun, 22 May 2022 05:00:17 GMT

The Private Security sector has evolved over the last 10 years, with challenges around security resource being exacerbated by the pandemic and the introduction of Protect Duty by the Home Office in the last few months. This extremely experienced panel will be exploring current resource crisis solutions, changing market, licensing and the future of security.

Will the 20's be roaring?

Mon, 16 May 2022 05:00:16 GMT

What was predicted to be the “roaring 20s”, due to the huge number of events scheduled, has been stifled by the pandemic. Organisers of some of the UK’s premier live events discuss how the sector can bounce back from the pandemic and cope with major challenges ranging from building back customer confidence and ending personnel shortages to meeting sustainability goals.

Counting the Cost

Mon, 09 May 2022 05:00:16 GMT

As the industry fights to bounce back strongly this year, how can event organisers and suppliers cope with rising cost of fuel, supplies and materials? Will that be passed on to ticket buyers, are event organisers willing and able to take the hit, and how much of a rise in costs is expected? Leading industry figures discuss the challenges and potential solutions.

Under the Influence- societal issues of festivals' fault - creating safe spaces

Mon, 02 May 2022 05:00:18 GMT

With the burden of responsibility placed on festival organisers where the root cause is actually a societal issue (drug use, illegal taxi ranks, touting, intoxication etc), how can event organisers work better with local authorities, officials and suppliers to minimise issues, and create more understanding from media.

Supply chain challenges - supply and demand

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:36:07 GMT

With the impact of the pandemic having led to an estimated 25% of live events industry workers leaving the sector, how will suppliers and event operators cope with a shortage of equipment and staff in the 2022 season. Ahead of what promises to be an unprecedented year in terms of event numbers, industry experts discuss how the issue can best be tackled.

Sustainable solutions now

Wed, 03 May 2023 14:06:18 GMT

A panel of experts explore the immediate initiatives, solutions and practices available to dramatically reduce the environmental impact of events.

Case Study – Operation London Bridge

Wed, 03 May 2023 14:01:53 GMT

National Government representatives and key event professionals reveal the huge amount of work that went into making the expansive Operation London Bridge, the funeral plan for Queen Elizabeth II, run smoothly and demonstrate to the world the expertise and professionalism of the UK event industry.

Licensing & Purple Guide updates explored

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:54:48 GMT

Representatives from the Association of Festival Organisers, Events Industry Forum and the Local Authority Event Organiser Group explore updates to the Purple Guide and address the latest licensing issues.

Mass participation events, in partnership with MEI

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:44:29 GMT

Mass participation events are a uniquely powerful way of supporting physical and mental good health while raising huge amounts of money for charity. Is enough being done to support this vitally important sector and how is it evolving?

Creativity – the evolution of events

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:43:51 GMT

From gamification and the Metaverse to the blending of digital and physical interactivity at real-world events, we examine what lies ahead for live event production.

Rise of women in sport and entertainment

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:29:16 GMT

Is the industry doing enough to support female talent working on and off stage, while driving an increase in female audience members.

Industry for the future

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:24:29 GMT

How can the live events industry collectively work better to cope with broad challenges around geopolitics, economics and customer confidence while ensuring the Government more fully recognises and reflects its huge contribution to the economy and the public’s wellbeing?

The fan of the future and how to reach them

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:18:23 GMT

This panel of promoters, tech and marketing professionals explores how the event industry can work better to engage with and excite a new generation of fans.

Building Success

Wed, 03 May 2023 13:09:21 GMT

Key venue operators focus on the main issues impacting the sector, including what the major new openings around the UK will mean for promoters, suppliers, and event attendees.

Case Study – UNBOXED

Wed, 03 May 2023 12:31:31 GMT

A UK-wide festival that involved a programme of live events in 107 UK locations, Unboxed engaged an audience of 18 million across the four nations. This session explores what and who was involved in the project, the challenges overcome and effort to provide value-for-money from the Government’s £120m project.