From School Drama to Global Events: How Accidental Careers Shape the Industry

James Dickson talks with Kieran Garlic of Present Communications about how many people “accidentally” find careers in the events industry, and the challenges of creating formal routes into the sector through apprenticeships, work experience and links with academic institutions. They also discuss the growing role of technology and AI in events, the need for practical on-site training, real-world production anecdotes (including the “Bose Stick” story), and upcoming topics such as freelancer rates and evolving technical skills. This episode of the Event Industry News Podcast is sponsored by Present Communications. Present provides broadcast-quality live, hybrid and virtual event production, trusted by organisations where reliability really matters. From corporate town halls and conferences to high-profile live streams, they design and deliver fully resilient systems that work first time. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form.