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We're excited to welcome Nicole Deisenhofer from Proske and Berry Medendorp from eventmanager.de, joining our Damir Tomicic, to talk about how to become the event manager AI can't replace.We see that AI has already transformed the way we plan, promote, and run events. The question many event professionals fear is: "Is AI going to take my job?" The answer is "Of course not, but those who embrace AI will outpace those who don't". In this exclusive inControl webinar, Nicole, Berry, and Damir will talk about how today’s most successful event professionals stay irreplaceable in an AI‑driven world. 💡 Hint: "AI won't replace event managers, but event managers who use AI will replace those who don't".Join us live on February 26th at 15:00 CET and discover:✅ How to reimagine your role as a human connector and experience designer✅ What are the risks of event management in 2026 and how to overcome them✅ Actionable tips on how to harness AI tools in event managementWhether you’re an event manager, event marketing lead, or community builder, this webinar will help you navigate the ever-changing event tech landscape with confidence powered by AI.📍 Hosted in the inControl Community and free for all members – see you there: https://incontrol.events/v/become-the-event-manager-ai-cant-replace-your-must-see-guide

Orla and Damir are both speakers at the inControl Summit 2026. In this live webinar, they will explore how real-time AI captioning extends far beyond simple translation, enhancing inclusivity, audience engagement, and global reach. You can expect practical insights, live examples, and a sneak peek into what’s coming at inControl Summit 2026 in Düsseldorf.

Join us for this exclusive webinar episode live from European Collaboration, AI&Cloud, and BizApps Summit 2025 with Damir Badjari, Digital Marketing Specialist at Syskit.In this session, we're diving deep into the real-world challenges of delivering modern events and how the right tools, platforms, and processes can make the difference between stress and success.Whether you're planning your next tech conference, a community meetup, or an enterprise event, this masterclass will equip you with practical strategies, expert insights, and a proven framework to take your event execution to the next level like a true Event Ninja.Key topics:✅ Stress-free event delivery: Strategies that actually work✅ Event management software: Why it matters and how to choose one✅ Showtime challenges: Mobile apps, onsite check-ins, and more✅ Experience talks: Lessons learned from years of event managementThis webinar is ideal for event professionals who want to streamline their event delivery, learn proven strategies from real-world experiences, and future-proof their event organization.

AI is transforming the event industry, but how much is hype, and how much is real opportunity? Join Adis Jugo, CEO of run.events, and Lee Stott, Principal Cloud Advocate Manager at Microsoft and Honorary Associate Professor at Unversity College London, as they tackle the most challenging AI questions in events:✅ AI in the Event Industry: Just a trend, or should I do something?✅ Possibilities and use cases: How to use AI to plan and deliver your events✅ How to use AI for event personalization and maximizing value for everyone✅ What AI technologies are available, and what’s the way forward?From practical AI use cases to the latest technologies shaping the future of events, this session will provide valuable insights for event organizers, exhibitors, and attendees alike. Join to understand AI and get straight answers to complex questions.This webinar is ideal for event organizers & planners, event tech professionals, event marketers and sponsorship managers, exhibitors and sponsors, business leaders and decision-makers, and anyone who wants real insights into AI’s role in events!

Ab 2025 unverzichtbar: Wie KI und Barrierefreiheit die Eventbranche neu definierenDigitale Barrierefreiheit wird ab 2025 nicht nur Pflicht, sondern auch eine Chance, Events und Event Websites inklusiver und erfolgreicher zu gestalten.Schließe dich unserem Webinar mit der renommierten Expertin für digitale Barrierefreiheit, Peggy Reuter-Heinrich, an und entdecke:✅ Wie die neuen EU-Vorgaben die Eventbranche verändern.✅ Warum digitale Barrierefreiheit ein klarer Wettbewerbsvorteil ist.✅ Welche Tools und Maßnahmen du sofort einsetzen kannst, um Barrieren abzubauen.✅ Wie KI dir dabei helfen kann, inklusivere und effektivere Events zu gestalten.✅ Praxisbeispiele und Strategien, um dein Eventmanagement auf das nächste Level zu bringen.Dieses Webinar ist dein Fahrplan in eine barrierefreie Zukunft – praxisnah, inspirierend und perfekt für alle Eventmanager, die sich auf 2025 vorbereiten möchten.

In a world where connections drive success, event matchmaking is more than just exchanging business cards—it’s about creating meaningful, lasting relationships.Join us on the Event Ninja Podcast as we sit down with Galina Bankova, Relationship Architect at The Matchmakers, to explore the true value of human connection in the events industry.We’ll uncover:✅ How strategic matchmaking elevates attendee experience & engagement.✅ Why human connections at events are more valuable than ever in a digital world.✅ The secrets behind curating high-impact meetings that lead to real business results.✅ How event organizers can leverage AI & human intelligence to build better networking experiences.✅ Matchmaking formats and activities that can be implemented by any event or event organizer, regardless of industry or budget.Tune in to discover how you can transform networking at your events into a powerful matchmaking experience.

Join us for this insightful podcast with mental fitness coach Julian Maier, creator of the “Mental Six-Pack” framework. Discover how to build resilience, stay calm under pressure, and handle the unique challenges of high-stress environments like event management.About the guest: Julian is a mental fitness coach specializing in building resilience and focus under pressure, particularly in high-stress fields. He developed the “Mental Six-Pack” concept—a framework of core mental strengths designed to help professionals stay calm, agile, and effective in demanding situations. With his unique approach, Julian empowers individuals to cultivate mental strength and achieve peak performance, even in the most challenging environments.💡 Learn the core pillars of mental fitness.🛠️ Practice real-world techniques to stay focused and adaptable.📅 Walk away with daily habits to strengthen your mental agility over time.This is your chance to gain practical tools and strategies to thrive in the fast-paced world of event planning.https://run.events/

Our first in-person podcast streaming from ETL in London.This time, we’re teaming up with Andy Batten, Account Manager at One World Rental, to dive into the essentials of event registration and check-ins, with real-life examples from European Collaboration Summit and European Cloud Summit. Learn how to use the tools of an Event Ninja, using cutting-edge hardware and optimized workflows to ensure your attendees are smoothly checked in while you run your event like a boss. Perfect for event planners looking to sharpen their Event Ninja skills!Who should join?This webinar is ideal for everybody involved in event organization and coordination, especially professionals in charge of event registration, check-ins, badge distribution, and event hardware in general.

In this episode, we're diving deep into the decision-making process of choosing event software with our special guest, Thomas Vochten, a vastly experienced event professional and a Microsoft MVP.Topics will include: 🔍 Assessing your event needs🛠️ Event platform vs. individual tools📈 Event marketing as a part of the mix💰 The price factorWho should join?This episode is ideal for anybody involved in the decision-making and conceptualization of tech events including event managers, event planners, organizers, and coordinators as well as event marketing managers, sales managers, and community managers.

Join us for the new episode of our In Control. podcast! This an insightful session on revolutionizing event check-ins, featuring Matthias Landthaler, senior key account and business development manager at CCD Congress Center Düsseldorf.Some of the key topics include: 🤗 Stress-free check-ins for everybody🏆 Self-service for the win📍 Check-ins at hotels, airports, or any other place⏱️ 8 seconds per attendee guarantee

This episode's guest is Aurélien Clere, a Microsoft MVP and the CTO / Architect Expert at Dynamics365. With his vast experience both in tech and events spheres, Aurélien will share his valuable real-world insights that can help you boost your tech event planning to new heights.In this session, we dive into:- Attracting the Right Speakers: Learn strategies to identify and engage thought leaders who will captivate your audience and enhance the value of your event.- Talking to Sponsors: Discover how to create effective sponsorship packages and communicate with potential sponsors to secure their support.- Selling Out Your Conference: Get insider tips on marketing tactics that not only fill seats but also create a buzz that extends far beyond the event itself.- Communicating with Attendees: Find out how to keep attendees informed and excited before, during, and after your events through effective communication channels.- Getting Feedback and Transitioning to the Next Conference: Understand the art of collecting and using attendee feedback to make your next event even more successful.Who should join?This episode is ideal for anybody directly involved in the conceptualization and execution of tech events including event managers, event planners, organizers, and coordinators as well as event marketing managers, sales managers, and community managers.

In this episode, we delve into the perspectives of sponsors and exhibitors on events in general, and specifically, how Event Tech can help exhibitors have successful events.Our guest in this episode is Brett Lonsdale, CEO of the UK and USA-based software company Lightning Tools, which has been exhibiting at events of various sizes for over 15 years. Throughout his career, Brett has collaborated with a diverse range of organizers, venues, booth builders, and tech providers, aiming to maximize the benefits for his company at these events.We talk to Brett on several key topics, including:- His experience as an exhibitor, highlighting what strategies are effective and which ones are not.- Insights on booking a booth: optimal timing and using event tech to select the best booth location.- The challenges of booth configuration and ordering, and how event tech can help exhibitors, organizers, venues, and booth builders work together as a team.- Practical tips and creative ideas to make your booth stand out.- The use of gamification at events to boost engagement between attendees and exhibitors, including an honest talk about which giveaways and gadgets are effective at the booth, and which are not.- Strategies for preparing for lead retrieval to ensure the process is as seamless as possible.Tune in and explore how exhibiting at events can be beneficial for everyone involved: organizers, exhibitors, and attendees alike!

In the second episode of the "In Control!" podcast, Edyta, Adis, and Maarten Eekels (Global Director Data & AI at Rapid Circle) will discuss ways to manage speakers and plan event agendas.They will be discussing easy and effective methods to:- Create and manage Calls for Content- Form independent Content Teams and manage them- Manage content rating and content selection- Build an agenda and pay attention to common mistakes- Integrate it with the website and mobile apps- Manage speaker communications- Handle session feedback- Discuss event tech software available and suitable for those tasksWho Should Tune In:This podcastis great for event organizers, event professionals, team members involved in event organization, content team members, or anyone interested in improving content selection for their events.

In this episode, we team up with Mira Razman (Community Empowerer at DynamicsMinds) as our guest alongside Edyta Gorzon (Director of Customer Success, run.events) and Adis Jugo (President, run.events) on host positions to uncover the most critical issues in today's event industry landscape. What a way to recap 2023!