The accuracy of a translation service can make or break a meeting, conference or event. Understanding everything that is being said is crucial. Mistakes can result in contracts being lost, damage to company or personal relationships, and the wrong information being disseminated. When several languages are involved, the potential for

Creating corporate events that participants will remember is essential. Earlier this year, Michelle Lanham, senior lecturer in Events Management at Leeds Beckett University told audiences at International Confex that, “you have to see your audience as co-producers to appropriate the meanings of your event. Sitting back passively is not going

With the long dark nights of winter, increasing numbers of cities and other destinations such as glens and forests are attracting innumerable visitors to view stunning illuminations and art installations. To take just one example, the Durham Lumiere attracted 200,000 visitors over three days in 2015. These are spectacular events.

Conferences and events can be a nightmare for people with limited or no hearing. Trying to lip read, or listen via a hearing aid through a mass of background noise can result in people missing information and not being able to participate fully in the event. Worse still is the

Filming events of any kind, be it business or consumer, has become an everyday occurrence. It may be via someone’s Smartphone or via an officially appointed film crew, but whichever it is, images and sound track of your event are going to reach a very wide audience. Making sure those

High wire acts, trapeze artists, silk rope specialists, acrobats – the glitz and glamour of circus artistes are popular with business and organizations planning eye catching events. With the advent of Circus 250 activities nationwide this summer, celebrating the UK’s invention of the modern circus style 250 years ago, the

Making the right choice of venue can make or break an event. If people cannot reach it easily, is unappealing and has the wrong type of facilities then your chances of success are minimal. Take time to investigate several potential venues before making a booking. Physically check them out to

Effective lighting can make a tremendous difference to presentations, conferences and events. Lighting can stimulate ideas, influence audiences and create atmospheres. It is much more than simply turning on the lights in a room so that participants can see what is happening. Talking to an AV specialist will reveal a

Ignoring the power of sound is a big mistake when it comes to any event, big or small. If people cannot hear what is happening, then your event is a waste of time. Sounds obvious? Yet all too frequently event organisers do not pay enough attention to the provision of

Nautical AV presentations Event organisers keen to provide unusual locations for their clients often turn to ships. The nautical flavour adds extra interest, especially if a short voyage is included. It does present extra hazards for any presentation or event involving audio visual equipment. The rocking motion of the boat