Ideas & Insights

On these pages you will find a wealth of useful knowledge and interesting insights for anyone with a passion for exhibiting or events. Please feel free to make use of the information to make your events and exhibitions more successful. We hope you will come back often, and tell others who might find it valuable.

Add some wow-factor to your business events

Add some wow-factor to your business events

In an earlier blog, we looked at what you need to do to get the basics right when planning corporate events. So, now you have a strategy in place, it’s time to make it happen. And that includes adding some bells and whistles to make sure your event really delivers! Here are some tips to […]

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10 steps to a winning event agenda

10 steps to a winning event agenda

To get people to your events, you have to make it worth their while. And that means creating an event that will inspire, inform or challenge your attendees. So, one of the first and most crucial tasks of business event planning – and potentially one that will define the success of the occasion – is […]

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Getting the basics right when planning corporate events

Getting the basics right when planning corporate events

You want to create successful corporate events that will be talked about for years to come. But great events don’t just happen. Instead, a lot of planning and creativity goes into that one special moment. While every event is different, here are some basics you should consider to ensure that poor planning doesn’t let you […]

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How to use live streaming at your corporate events

How to use live streaming at your corporate events

Live streaming has become the norm for big events like sporting competitions or concerts – giving those who are not able to attend the chance to enjoy the occasion online. But it’s not just massive consumer events that can benefit from this tech. Organisations of all shapes and sizes can also use it to boost […]

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The importance of relationships when creating great events

The importance of relationships when creating great events

At Apex, we think a lot about what it takes to create winning corporate events. But we couldn’t do it alone. To ensure our events stand out for all the right reasons, and that they deliver against our clients’ objectives, the relationships that we have with these clients (and our suppliers) are crucial. We are […]

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What is the secret to a great event?

What is the secret to a great event?

Whether you’re organising a conference, workshop or roadshow, an award ceremony, gala dinner, or a teambuilding event, here are some top tips from the event organisers at Apex to make sure you pull it off in style. Plan for success Regardless of the type of event you are organising, you should always start with a […]

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Does your business need a digital transformation innovation day?

Does your business need a digital transformation innovation day?

In our online world, digital transformation is a hot topic. Not least because it is becoming necessary for all businesses – from the small to the enterprise. But digital transformation is more than just a buzzword. And it’s not just about tech. What is digital transformation? Yes, digital transformation is about using technology to ensure […]

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How to create award ceremonies that sparkle

The traditional award ceremony has never gone out of fashion. There is a reason that the Oscars haven’t changed much since 1929. However, that first show saw just saw 270 people attend the event, and the presentation ceremony lasted just 15 minutes. And today, while it might look glamorous watching from afar, with a ceremony […]

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How to get people to come to events

RSVP? How to get people to come to your events

When you’ve put your heart and soul into creating an event, it can be demoralising if people don’t show up to appreciate it. Not to mention a poor return on your investment. But, when it comes to creating show-stopping corporate events, what you do on the day is only half the battle. And, getting people […]

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Is the traditional conference dead?

Is the traditional conference dead?

Modern event planners organise all kinds of events. And, one of the most trusted in our armoury is the conference. Used to impart information and help attendees learn new skills, historically the conference format has followed the same arrangement; with delegates seated in an auditorium, speakers presenting hour-long keynotes (sometimes with a Q&A at the […]

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