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What event producers can learn from Unreasonable Hospitality


Event producers can learn from unreasonable hospitality – the book by Will Guidara how to create belonging, love, joy, and extraordinary experience. In the book Unreasonable Hospitality, Will Guidara shares the philosophy that helped him transform a GREAT restaurant into the BEST IN THE WORLD – not through perfection, but through connection. For those of us designing and delivering events, his message is a powerful reminder: it’s not just about who is speaking or how good the tech set up is. It’s about how we make people feel.

Here’s how we can bring his approach into the events we create.

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How to make your winter events more sustainable

As the world becomes increasingly conscious of sustainability, winter events present a unique opportunity to reduce environmental impact without sacrificing the experience. From travel considerations to energy usage, planning an eco-friendly event is not a trend – it’s a significant requirement for many that impacts us all.

Here are five practical strategies to help you reduce your winter event’s environmental footprint:

Manchester private dining – Our top 10 recommended restaurants

One of the best ways to connect with your clients or potential clients is to host a private dinner. This can be a carefully curated combination of your clients (clients love to meet each other!) or you could be connecting a community of different people to build your reputation in your sector. With so many restaurants in Manchester to consider – get our top 10 restaurants for Manchester private dining, plus our tips and key things to consider…

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Why December is Perfect for Hosting Webinars (and how to nail yours)

December – a month filled with festivity, Christmas parties and a slowdown in business activity where it seems like everyone is busy. However, this time of year is actually a hidden opportunity, especially when it comes to hosting webinars. While it might seem like everyone is caught up in holiday preparations, many professionals are using this quieter period to focus on personal development and wrap up their year with new knowledge.

London private dining events - top London restaurants

London private dining – Our top 10 recommended restaurants

One of the best ways to connect with your clients or potential clients is to host a private dinner. This can be a carefully curated combination of your clients (clients love to meet each other!) or you could be connecting a community of different people to build your reputation in your sector. With so many restaurants in London to consider – get our top 10 restaurants for London private dining, plus our tips and key things to consider…

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Top AI tools to use in event planning

At Autumn Live, we believe events are about people. They’re about connecting people together and enabling us to think, learn, bond and do. But this human-centric purpose doesn’t need to be in tension with AI. In fact AI can help you focus even more on delivering great events that have a positive impact. Let’s explore the top AI tools to use in event planning, enabling event planners to work smarter, faster, automate tasks and deliver better shared experiences.

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Addressing the key pain points of organising an event

Many people underestimate how complex organising a good event can be. Being unprepared for the key pain points of organising an event can create a myriad of challenges which will impact the overall success of your efforts. Working with an event agency like Autumn Live can address these key pain points and get better outcomes.

According to our recent survey data gathered in the Digital Community Leaders Report 2023, the most significant pain points in the industry include:

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Event planning and becoming an event planner

Event planning is something we have probably all had to do at some point in our lives. It is the process of organising and co-ordinating an event, usually with a number of people there (I’d say more than 5) which has a purpose of gathering people together. It can be a conference, seminar, launch, workshop, webinar, summit, awards ceremony, live podcast recording or even a board meeting. Event Planning is a core aspect to our business.

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