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Tomorrow's Talent Asks: Are We Still Designing Events for People?

24 Jun 2026
Stage One
Leadership & Professional Development

Moderated by Legends Global, this candid discussion brings together the winners of Tomorrow's Talent to challenge some of the industry's biggest assumptions.  Why are audiences craving authenticity, intimacy and participation more than ever before? And in a world of sensory overload, are we creating experiences that engage attendees or simply overwhelm them?

Expect strong opinions, fresh perspectives and honest debate as the next generation of event professionals share their views on what needs to change. Together, we'll explore what creates memorable experiences, why some event formats are losing relevance, and how human-centred design can help us build events that people genuinely want to be part of.

This isn't a session about incremental improvements. It's a challenge to rethink who we're designing events for, what success should look like, and whether our industry is creating experiences that people will remember or simply report on.

 

Chairperson
Andy Price, Director of Marketing and Communications
Speakers
Connie Arnold, Project Manager - Yellow Fish
Louise Balderson, Project Manager - XSEM
Katie Gallagher, Sales Executive - Crowne Plaza Newcastle
Kimberley Knight, Senior Project Manager - TTA
Katie Percival, Event Manager - The Earthshot Prize
Lily Shackleford, Senior Sales & Events Coordinator - Foxhills Club and Resort
Olivia Wilkie, Senior Project Executive - asembl

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