Brad Langley is an industry legend whose extensive career spans agencies, startups, and major players in the event tech world, including his current role as CrowdComms’ Senior Vice President, Americas.

Join host Adam Parry as they explore how event tech has evolved, examining what’s changed, what’s remained constant, and what the future holds. From discussing the integral role of data and AI to sharing insights on industry trends and challenges, Brad offers a comprehensive view on how event tech is still helping to shape meaningful connections.

Whether it’s enhancing planner experiences or understanding attendee expectations, this episode offers insight for anyone interested in event tech’s transformative journey.

Duncan Strain started Silent Noize 16 years ago. A gamechanger.

In this episode, Duncan talks host Adam Parry through the journey from promoting Birmingham club nights to hearing about headphones for events from his business partner, launching Silent Noize and the circumstances/breakthroughs that led to the Silent Seminars offshoot some 10 years later.

Duncan, and Adam, remember the impact of introducing headphones to an early edition of Event Tech Live, at the Old Truman Brewery, and how the idea has become almost ubiquitous across the model since – at home and, increasingly, abroad.

The conversation takes in Goa beaches, Silent Seminars providing for silent yoga and meditation too, event wellness rooms, immersive experiences, cinemas, the spoils of headphones for students and staying in front of wireless earbuds. It covers new partnerships, the challenges running/expanding Silent Seminars, picking the right people, the enormity of the US market, and beyond.

In this episode, host Adam Parry is joined by Adam Jones, CEO of FFAIR. Adam shares his remarkable story from starting Showplans to leading FFAIR, a groundbreaking exhibitor shop experience technology. Discover his insights on entrepreneurship, innovation in the events industry, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career.

Explore the challenges he faced, from overcoming copycat competitors to navigating acquisitions, and learn how these experiences influenced his approach to building a more resilient and profitable business model at FFAIR. This episode offers a masterclass in balancing risk, leveraging operational tech, and staying ahead of the curve in a competitive market.