Figen Murray OBE faced numerous challenges on her journey to changing legislation around security at events. 🎧to the full episode of #TheMeetingRoom here: #MartynsLaw #FigenMurray #EventSecurity #VenueSafety #TheMeetingRoomPodcast

Autism association @AutismEurope wins $5,000 seed grant to help make their next congress more accessible

"It takes that one person to stand up and say this isn't right." Figen Murray OBE shares her motivation for the creation of #MartynsLaw in the latest episode of #TheMeetingRoom #FigenMurray #VenueSafety #EventSecurity #TheMeetingRoomPodcast

“I wasn’t crying because of the songs. I was crying because nobody checked my bag.” Watch the full episode of The Meeting Room, OUT NOW: #MartynsLaw #PodcastShort #ManchesterArenaAttack

She lost her son in a terror attack — then changed UK venue safety forever. Figen Murray’s fight for Martyn’s Law is the focus of this episode of The Meeting Room, joined by Olivia Thomas of ICC Wales. Watch now:

Japan-based travel-services provider @JTB Corp. has agreed to acquire Northstar Travel Group - the parent company of Northstar Meetings Group. Read more here:

“How did the Manchester Arena attack happen?” “Because there’s nothing that mandates venue security,” says @FigenMurray OBE. She’s now driving Martyn’s Law, 2025 legislation making UK venues prepare for terror threats. Watch the full episode on Friday

The Events Industry Council (EIC) has launched an updated Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) exam to include carbon measurement, inclusivity, and the integration of AI technologies. @Events_Council #Education #Events #MeetingPlanner Read more here:

AI isn’t just a tool, it’s a creative unlock for solopreneurs and small teams in the events space 🎙️ 📺 Watch the latest episode of The Meeting Room: #IMEX25 #AItools #EventsTech #EventProfs

AI can optimise logistics, but only humans build connections. In this episode, The Meeting Room explores why empathy and emotional intelligence keep the events industry irreplaceably human. 🎧 Watch → #IMEX25 #IMEXcited #IMEXhilarated

Is the term “DEI” too divisive? This episode from #TheMeetingRoom podcast explores why representation, inclusion & accessibility might be a better way forward. 🎧 Watch now → #IMEX25 #IMEXcited #IMEXhilarated

“We need headspace, but what we really need is collaboration.” From AI strategy to supplier partnerships, this podcast reminds us: future-proofing starts with co-creation, not solo stress. 🎧 Watch the clip now: #IMEX25 #IMEXcited #IMEXhilarated

“If we get inclusivity right now, everything gets easier later.” Why belonging, representation & social impact must grow alongside innovation—not after it. Watch the clip 👉#IMEX25 #IMEXcited #IMEXhilarated

Everyone clicks “Agree”—but do we know what we’re agreeing to? 😬 This Meeting Room clip askAres: Are we being clear about how we use event data? Full episode: � @IMEX_Group #IMEX25 #IMEXcited #IMEXhilarated

Smile for the camera, but who’s watching? 😶‍🌫️This episode of #TheMeetingRoom questions facial recognition and emotional analytics at events. Engagement or manipulation? 🔗 Watch the full episode here: @IMEX_Group #IMEX25 #IMEXcited #IMEXhilarated

AI should reflect your values, not just data. ✅ In this quick breakdown, learn how auditing, training, and bias awareness can make AI truly work for your organisation. Catch up on the full conversation here: #AIethics #DEI #ResponsibleTech

Your face. Your voice. Your data. AI-powered events are collecting more than memories. Are you actually consenting to it? 😶 #EventTech #AIethics #DataPrivacy #Podcast Watch the full episode here:

Amazon built an AI to hire people. It was trained on biased data and started rejecting women. 😬 Set it up wrong, and the consequences ripple out. Watch the full episode here: #AIbias #TechEthics #Inclusion

AI in events: time-saver or bias machine? Gabby Austen-Browne exposes the risks hiding in plain sight, like invisible bias, sketchy consent & facial recognition. It's time to rethink how we utilise AI. Watch the full episode on Friday, 27 July here:

Bragging about 60-hour weeks? That’s not a flex—it’s a red flag. 🚩. If your team’s overworked, it’s time to look at leadership. 🎥 Watch the full episode to hear why hustle culture needs a reset: #WorkCulture #Leadership #Burnout #FutureOfWork