In this episode, Shonali talks to the founder of The Iceberg, James Latham, about the true impact of meetings and events. As an event planner, do you ever stop and consider how helping people to convene can leave a life-changing and transformational legacy?

She then catches up with Olympia's Nick Graham on the West London venue's £1.3 billion transformation.

Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (www.thepodcastconsultant.com).

Damian Norman, Director Immersive Entertainment & Events at Excel London, invites Shonali down to the UK capital's Royal Docks to discuss Excel's new urban playground and the psychology of immersive experiences, such as Elvis Evolution, Tutankhamun, and Squid Game.

Shonali then chats with Cat Botibol, head of Studio Secret Cinema, the in-house brand experience and event agency at Secret Cinema - the immersive entertainment company that creates interactive theatre experiences, allowing audiences to participate in the worlds of their favourite films, games, and TV shows.

Cat discusses her research into the Power of Collective Awe and reveals how elements of Secret Cinema shows translate into the conference and corporate event sphere.

Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (www.thepodcastconsultant.com).

Food service and hospitality futurist, Simon Stenning, shares the five 'Fs' of food trends, while Guy Bigwood from the Global Destination Sustainability Movement drops by the podcast booth at IBTM World 2024 to reveal the shocking scale of food waste and what the events industry can do about it.

Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (www.thepodcastconsultant.com).