The Edit

Industry thinking, white papers, company news and honest commentary on the world of live events. We publish here because we believe the events industry deserves more useful content and less noise. We hope you find something worth reading.

Choosing the Right Presentation Platform for Your Event
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Choosing the Right Presentation Platform for Your Event

The options for presentation content have never been greater. They have also never been more confusing. From browser-based tools that look great on a laptop and fail on a 6-metre screen, to old workhorses that have earned their reliability over decades - this is our honest guide to what belongs on a stage and what does not.

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When the Room Goes Dark: What Event Professionals Do Next
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When the Room Goes Dark: What Event Professionals Do Next

The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted the Gulf events calendar significantly. It is also a reminder that our industry has spent six years building exactly the tools and instincts needed to keep the conversation going, whatever the world throws at it.

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The Production Risk Report
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The Production Risk Report

The UK events industry is worth £68.7 billion. So why does technical production still let events down? Switch Live's first white paper covers production risk, agency partnerships and what genuinely good delivery looks like. Required reading for event managers, agency producers and anyone who has ever crossed their fingers on the day.

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