Jade attended the Exhibition News 100 Club lunch this month, with a huge thank you to Robert Kenward for inviting her as his guest and to the Exhibition News and Mash Media team for bringing together such a brilliant group of people from across the exhibition industry.
The afternoon brought together organisers, suppliers, partners and industry voices for a valuable look at what is happening across the sector right now.
A sector moving at pace
The exhibitions industry continues to evolve quickly.
Businesses are navigating busy event calendars, changing client expectations, tighter timelines, increased delivery pressures and the ongoing need for skilled people who understand the pace of live environments.
At the same time, the sector is full of opportunity. Exhibitions remain a powerful platform for businesses to connect with their audiences, launch products, build relationships and create memorable face-to-face experiences.
But delivering those experiences well depends on having the right people behind them.
Talent remains one of the biggest industry pressures
One of the biggest shared challenges across the sector is talent.
For employers, that means thinking carefully about how they attract, retain and develop talent.
For candidates, it means looking for opportunities that offer progression, stability, culture and the chance to be part of an industry that continues to move forward.
The conversations at the EN 100 Club lunch reinforced how important it is for recruitment partners to stay close to the industry, not just the job market.
By staying connected to these discussions, we can better understand the pressures our clients are facing, and the opportunities candidates are looking for.
That insight helps us support the sector in a more meaningful way.
Proud to be part of the conversation
As a specialist recruitment partner for the events and exhibitions industry, Disrupt Talent is proud to be part of the conversations helping shape what comes next.
Attending the Exhibition News 100 Club lunch was a great reminder of what makes this industry so special: the people, the energy, the openness and the willingness to connect.
It was a pleasure to be in the room, and we are looking forward to continuing the conversations.