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Tips on Choosing AV for Your Event

Planning an event involves countless details, and one of the most crucial aspects is ensuring your audio-visual (AV) setup is flawless. Paolo Labita and Luigi L., AV Technicians at Newnham College, give their insights on the future of AV for events and share their advice on how event professionals…

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Making an Impact at IMEX Frankfurt

Earlier this month, thousands of meetings, events, and incentive travel professionals descended upon Frankfurt to attend IMEX, one of the largest trade shows for the events industry. We were invited to attend alongside Meet England, and immersed ourselves in the show, soaking up the electric…

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A Guide to Staying in a Cambridge College

When it comes to staying in a Cambridge College, accommodation options go beyond the stereotypical image of traditional student bedrooms. Whether you're planning a conference or meeting; looking to reward your team with an incentive visit to Cambridge or looking for a city break with a difference…

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Developing & Shaping Sustainable Events

Last week marked a pivotal moment as the Cambridge events community came together for ‘ Shaping Sustainable Events ’. Hosted at the contemporary West Court at Jesus College, over 100 attendees, including representatives from Cambridge venues, VisitBritain and trade press came together to hear from two…

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Tips for Marketing your Event

Hosting an event is an exciting task but its success relies heavily on effective marketing. Whether you're organising a multi-day conference, one-day meeting or a team-building day, reaching your target audience and creating anticipation is paramount. Before you start, have a clear communications…

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12 Things For Delegates to Discover in Cambridge

Registration is sorted, you’ve booked your accommodation, planned your transport and are set for your event in Cambridge. If you find yourself at a loose end when the day’s conference sessions and meetings have finished don’t panic, there are lots of activities waiting for you to enjoy in one of the…

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Tips on Creating Successful Sponsorship

There are no two ways about it. Sponsors are a great way to bring in much needed resources to your event. But how do you make sure that everyone’s objectives are met? Firstly, think of sponsor acquisition as a relationship-building exercise rather than a transactional process. Building genuine…

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Exploring Outdoor Venues in Cambridge

Even though the weather in recent years has been unpredictable, it's worth noting that Cambridge boasts the UK's lowest precipitation rate. This translates to a strong likelihood of clear skies year-round...given this advantage, considering the ample and beautiful outdoor spaces in Cambridge for…

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Why Would I Want to be a Conference Ambassador?

Organising any event can be a challenge but by becoming a conference ambassador and championing the destination to your professional peers, there are a multitude of rewards for you beyond the satisfaction of hosting the event itself. You can: Elevate your professional reputation within your…

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