Hire Space Blog
Ideas, guidance and inspiration for your virtual & in-person events. Brought to you from the creators of Hire Space, the UK's leading event booking platform.
Accessibility
Event Legacies And The Importance of Making Sustainable Events Inclusive and Accessible - Reset Connect 2022
As we move to staging more sustainable events, we need to make sure that we’re not letting accessibility fall by the wayside. This panel discussed discuss how we can balance key sustainability concerns with making sure the event experience is positive and inclusive for all attendees.
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Sustainability
Using Event Tech To Drive Sustainability - Reset Connect 2022
As we look to the major challenge of the next decades - the climate crisis - we need to be channelling our efforts and creativity into developing technology to help us to decarbonise. This panel from Reset Connect 2022 explored how event tech can drive forward sustainability across the sector.
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Sustainability
UK Events Agencies Reinventing Around Sustainability - Reset Connect 2022
Event agencies have a real opportunity to advocate for sustainability, but promoting sustainable practices alongside meeting client demands can be a tricky balance. This panel at Reset Connect 2022 explored how UK event agencies are working to bring their clients on the journey.
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Sustainability
Key Takeaways From Reset Connect 2022
In June 2022, Hire Space hosted the London Hub stage at the first ever edition of Reset Connect, the flagship sustainability event for London Climate Action Week. Here, we’ve dived into the key takeaways from some of the stage's sessions on sustainability in the events industry and beyond.
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Summer Parties
Those Summer Nights at BMA House
Not yet started planning your summer party? Don't worry, we have the perfect venue for you. It’s grand, it’s steeped in history and it’s got plenty of outdoor space. Can you guess where we’re talking about? That’s right, it’s BMA House!
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Team Building
Bowl Your Team Over at All Star Lanes White City
All Star Lanes White City is ready and waiting to help you level up your meetings, presentations and team building events. But there’s a twist! Alongside stylish décor, top-notch facilities and in-house catering, this one-of-a-kind venue also offers… bowling!
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Summer Parties
Elevate Your Summer Party at Trafalgar St James
Summer has officially arrived! So, if you haven’t already booked your corporate summer party into the diary, now’s the time. Luckily for you, we’ve found the ideal venue for your seasonal shenanigans – Trafalgar St James.
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Events
Let The KIA Oval Bowl You Over This Summer
Did you know that the KIA Oval is one of the most versatile and experienced event venues we know?! Check out this piece for serious summer party inspo.
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Christmas Parties
Plan a Christmas Party That Goes Down in History at Churchill War Rooms
Want your Christmas party to go down in history? Then there can’t be a better venue than Churchill War Rooms – the very site where Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his cabinet made history by leading Britain through WW2!
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Sustainability
Understanding Your Event Impact: Key Takeaways From Reset Connect's Sustainability Workshop Series
All events have an environmental footprint, and while attending the sustainability workshops run by Reset Connect, we learnt some valuable lessons about understanding and reducing your events' impacts. Read on for a sneak peek at growing greener.
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Sustainability
Building Sustainability Into Your Event: What We Learnt From EventLAB 2021
At this year's EventLAB we wanted to make sure that sustainability was at the top of our agenda. Check out what we did, what we learnt, and what we'll do differently next time in this piece.
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6 Reasons to Host Your Summer Party at The HAC
Spring is on its way, which means it's time to plan this year's summer party! Luckily, we have the perfect venue for you - The HAC, with its acres of pristine lawns right in the centre of the capital.
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Unique Venue Of The Month
Come Together At Abbey Road Studios, Our Unique Venue Of The Month
When you find yourself in times of (venue-finding) trouble, the team at Hire Space are here for you. From legendary Christmas parties, to conferences with record attendance, believe us: nothing's going to change your world like having this venue on your radar!
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Venue Finding
The Hottest New London Venues For 2022
Check out some of our favourite new London venue openings for 2022.
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Conferences
Host A Gold Medal Conference At London Stadium
London Stadium is home to some of the best event spaces in London, and for a stylish conference with impressive spaces, it's a tough one to beat. Here are our recommendations for putting your conference on the podium at London Stadium!
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Eventprofs
Let's Do London: Key Takeaways From International Confex 2022
Hire Space hosted the Let's Do London stage at International Confex 2022. Read our key takeaways from the panel discussions.
9 min read
International Women's Day
International Women’s Day: Breaking The Bias In Events With Lauralee Whyte
The theme of this year's International Women's Day - #BreakTheBias - is one that's hugely pertinent to events. We sat down with Lauralee Whyte, founder of SPECTRUM Speakers and Entertainers, to discuss what breaking biases looks like for the industry.
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Hybrid Events
Best Hybrid Event Examples Of 2021
To inspire you in your hybrid event planning, we discuss a couple of the most popular formats and share some of 2021's best hybrid events.
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Hybrid Events
Running Hybrid Events: A Case Study With White Light
By most industry accounts, hybrid events are here to stay, but actually delivering them can be a daunting process. We sat down with White Light to discuss how to plan for a smooth hybrid event that delivers value for virtual and in-person attendees.
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Hybrid Events
What To Look Out For When Choosing A Hybrid Event Venue
Choosing the perfect venue for the in-person element of your hybrid event can be overwhelming. To get you started, we've compiled a list of 5 things to look out for.
4 min read
Conferences
Host An Unbeatable Conference At Hijingo
Techy, engaging, and offering an out-of-this-world delegate experience, Hijingo's conference formula is guaranteed to stick in attendees' minds. Here's why we think this venue is a top option for a conference.
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Venue Finding
Finding The Perfect Venue In A Post-Pandemic World
Here are a few important things to consider when looking for a venue to make sure it’s the perfect choice for your event.
4 min read
Hire Space
A Day In The Life Of The Hire Space Sales Team
We sat down with our sales team to talk all things sales, day-to-day tasks and why they love working for Hire Space. Check it out!
5 min read
Conferences
Drive Your Conferences Up A Gear At The Engine Rooms
If you're looking to drive up engagement at your next conference, it's crucial to have a great venue to get attendees revved up - like instant cult classic The Engine Rooms. Here's why we think this venue is the perfect formula for an engaging conference.
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