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Stay up-to-date and expand your knowledge about event management with the eventplanner.net podcast. The best eventplanner.tv episodes on event marketing, bite-sized in audio format for in your car, while sporting, ... Every week a new interview with experts and opinion makers from the event industry.
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Episodes

Pyrotechnics & event safety: Behind the scenes with Brian Panther

How safe are pyrotechnics at events? In this episode, we dive into the thrilling yet high-risk world of special effects with Brian Panther, a top pyrotechnics expert with over 35 years of experience. From avoiding disasters on stage to weather challenges - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/890_pyrotechnics-event-safety-behind-the-scenes-with-brian-panther.html

Mar 02, 2025

The ultra mindset: pushing boundaries with pro athlete Gediminas Grinius (keynote inspiration)

How far can you push your limits? In this episode, we dive into the ultra mindset with world-class ultra marathoner Gediminas Grinius. From military discipline to overcoming PTSD and outsmarting top athletes, Gediminas reveals the mental resilience, strat - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/889_the-ultra-mindset-pushing-boundaries-with-pro-athlete-gediminas-grinius-keynote-inspiration.html

Feb 02, 2025

Reimagining virtual events: redefining online networking with authentic connections

In this episode, Hoyin Cheung, the founder of Remo, shares the story behind his innovative platform that's transforming the world of virtual and hybrid events. Tune in as we discuss the future of events, the unique challenges of hybrid experiences, and ho - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/882_reimagining-virtual-events-redefining-online-networking-with-authentic-connections.html

Oct 13, 2024

Building safer stages: How the ETTEC certificate is revolutionising event safety across Europe

In this insightful interview, Chris Van Goethem discusses the origins and importance of the ETTEC certificate, a groundbreaking initiative to improve safety standards in European theatre and event industries. From the need for basic safety training to the - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/879_building-safer-stages-how-the-ettec-certificate-is-revolutionising-event-safety-across-europe.html

Sep 22, 2024

20 years of event moderation: key changes and insights

This compelling interview explores how the landscape of event moderation has evolved. Jan-Jaap In der Maur (Masters in Moderation) shares his expert insights on how the approach to moderating events has shifted, adapting to new technologies, diverse audie - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/880_20-years-of-event-moderation-key-changes-and-insights.html

Sep 15, 2024

Preparing for the European Accessibility Act: a must-listen for event planners

With the European Accessibility Act on the horizon, significant changes will impact how events are planned and executed. In this episode, we sit down with Bart Van den Brande from Sirius Legal to break down what you need to know to ensure your events are - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/878_preparing-for-the-european-accessibility-act-a-mustlisten-for-event-planners.html

Sep 02, 2024

Trendwatching: Trends for Events in 2024

Maintaining their yearly tradition, Kevin and trendwatcher Tom Palmaerts dive into the future of events. This year, their conversation unveils a transformative shift in the job market, examines if AI is still a trend, and ventures into the concept of 'del - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/872_trendwatching-trends-for-events-in-2024.html

Feb 11, 2024

Keynote '24: Empowering Event Heroes

During the annual eventplanner.net keynote, our Founder & CEO, Kevin Van der Straeten, unveils his vision for the future of the event industry along with an exclusive sneak peek at the roadmap for our platform and event software. In just 8 minutes, discov - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/871_keynote-24-empowering-event-heroes.html

Feb 03, 2024

Abbit and Silent Seminars Join Forces

The headphones from Silent Seminars have become a rising star at many events, and with their new partnership with Abbit, they are now easily available for rent throughout Europe. Kevin spoke with Duncan Strain and Evelien Aernaudts to discuss the signific - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/863_abbit-and-silent-seminars-join-forces.html

Apr 03, 2023

How Crowd Psychology Impacts Event Security

John Drury, Professor of Social Psychology at University of Sussex, is one of the keynote speakers at the Event Safety Day. In this episode he shares how crowd psychology impacts event security, and more shocking how we've always done things wrong based o - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/862_how-crowd-psychology-impacts-event-security.html

Mar 13, 2023

Event Security: "Only make 'new' mistakes"

Jim Digby, co-founder and president of the Event Safety Alliance, is one of the keynote speakers at the Event Safety Day. In this episode he shares how being at the wrong place at the right time, seeing many things on events going wrong, helpt him re-shap - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/861_event-security-only-make-new-mistakes.html

Mar 06, 2023

Trendwatching: Trends for Events in 2023

It's becoming a tradition. Every year Kevin discusses with trendwatcher Tom Palmaerts the future for events. This year they are talking about lab grown meat, flying cars and free speech. - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/855_trendwatching-trends-for-events-in-2023.html

Oct 31, 2022

How Geo Tracking can Improve Your Outdoor Event

Today we're talking about geo tracking and how it can help organising better outdoor events by tracking where you're staff, participants, ... are and act based on that data. - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/851_how-geo-tracking-can-improve-your-outdoor-event.html

Sep 19, 2022

The Story Behind our Free Event Planning Software

In this eventplanner.tv episode we want to share with you, the story behind our new event software. Why did eventplanner.net launch event software? And what does this mean for you? - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/849_the-story-behind-our-free-event-planning-software.html

Aug 15, 2022

Event Case: 'EUconnect Roadshow' with VR Storytelling & Influencers

In this new eventplanner.tv series we'll discuss inspiring event cases with the event agencies who organised them. Today Sylvester shares their take on a VR roadshow for the European Union. An interesting case to learn from! - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/848_event-case-euconnect-roadshow-with-vr-storytelling-influencers.html

Aug 08, 2022

Event Trends in the Funeral Industry

Today we're going to talk about funerals. Maybe not the most obvious topic an event platform. But there is a big shift from traditional funerals to 'events' as a funeral. - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/846_event-trends-in-the-funeral-industry.html

Jun 20, 2022

Start Your Event in the Car by Producing a Radio Show

What if you could start the event experience for your guests before they arrive at your venue? What if you could start involving people while they are in the car driving to your event? Lars Sørensen cam up with a solution: a pre-event radio show. - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/841_start-your-event-in-the-car-by-producing-a-radio-show.html

Apr 11, 2022

Importance of Data for Events

Data is becoming more and more important. That also applies to events. How to gather more relevant data and how te leverage that data for organising better events? Those are questions for Kevin's guest Heather Odendaal. - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/836_importance-of-data-for-events.html

Jan 17, 2022

Why and How to Organise Inclusive Events

Kevin talks with Hanan Challouki about why it's important as an event planner to organise inclusive events and how to reach a diverse audience. - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/835_why-and-how-to-organise-inclusive-events.html

Jan 10, 2022

NFTs? Why You Should Care about Non-fungible Tokens as an Event Planner

Part two of the interview with trendwatcher Tom Palmaerts. Kevin and Tom are exploring the possibilities of NFTs for the event industry. - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/834_nfts-why-you-should-care-about-nonfungible-tokens-as-an-event-planner.html

Dec 27, 2021

What You Need to Know about the Metaverse as an Event Planner

In this eventplanner.tv episode Kevin looks forward with trendwatcher Tom Palmaerts to what the Metaverse could mean for the event industry. A must see! - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/832_what-you-need-to-know-about-the-metaverse-as-an-event-planner.html

Dec 20, 2021

How to Build your Team Virtually

In this eventplanner.tv Bryce Weinert, who's organising teambuilding activities for companies like Apple, Amazon, Google and NASA, shares some same really interesting insights on building teams virtually. - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/830_how-to-build-your-team-virtually.html

Nov 22, 2021

Hire Celebrities for Your Event

Interested in a celebrity appearance on your event? A Hollywood movie star giving a speech? Kevin talks with Las Vegas based Edwin Rojas on booking the best entertainment for your events. - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/828_hire-celebrities-for-your-event.html

Nov 08, 2021

How to Attract Talent to your Event Business

In this eventplanner.tv episode we're talking about how to attract talent to your event business. Especially while restarting the industry, it's more important than ever to find the right people for your venue, event agency, ... - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/824_how-to-attract-talent-to-your-event-business.html

Aug 23, 2021

How to Handle Negative Feedback

What's the best way to respond to negative feedback? How to avoid taking things personal? And how do you deal with negative reviews? All questions for expert Bart Provost. - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/823_how-to-handle-negative-feedback.html

Aug 16, 2021

Zoonotic - Spread Your Business as a Virus

How to build viral campaigns? How to go viral with your event? Carole Lamarque has written a third book: Zoonotic. And she's here to tell you all about it. - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/819_zoonotic-spread-your-business-as-a-virus.html

Jun 14, 2021

Does Your Brand Care?

If there's one thing we have learned in recent times, it's that we live in a fragile world. In the midst of the pandemic, brand expert Isabel Verstraete researched companies that seemed to deal better with the crisis and discovered a pattern behind their - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/814_does-your-brand-care.html

May 31, 2021

Content Marketing vs. Events

Content marketing is evolving fast. It's a means to promote your events as well as events are a part of content marketing. Koen Denolf explains the importance of content. - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/817_content-marketing-vs-events.html

May 24, 2021

Don't F*ck, but Fund the Crowd - Crowdfunding

What is crowdfunding? And how could it benefit the events industry. Questions for Dirk Coeckelbergh who wrote the book 'Don't F*ck, but Fund the Crowd' on the subject. - Find the video & show notes here: https://www.eventplanner.net/tv/815_dont-fck-but-fund-the-crowd-crowdfunding.html

May 10, 2021
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