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As always, we’re bringing you all the latest news, views and key insights for the business meetings and events industry.

January's guest editor was Darren Neal, head of events at ACC Liverpool Group, and event manager for Eurovision 2023. As we get stuck into a new year, he shares reflections from managing the world’s largest music competition and the most significant event of his career.

MY THOUGHTS

“Preparation is everything. Anything can happen, so it’s our job to think through every scenario and plan for it happening.”

WHAT I'VE TAKEN NOTE OF

“I recommend looking at a 2024 trends report recently featured in M&IT. It has an overview of what’s going on in the world and how it affects our industry.”

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