New in Events from IBTM World returns for second series

14 March 2025:  New in Events, a podcast from IBTM World, has returned for a much anticipated second season with Shonali Devereaux as its new host.

Designed to inspire and support IBTM’s community of event professionals year-round with fresh insights, practical advice and innovative ways of working, series two of the podcast will feature ten fortnightly episodes, which run until the summer.

With a line-up of leading spokespeople from both inside and outside of the industry, New in Events will explore topics such as preventing professional burnout, crafting compelling stories through events, and how to promote inclusivity and accessibility.

In each 30-minute episode, Shonali chats with a headline interviewee before bringing listeners conversational highlights recorded in the podcast booth during IBTM World in Barcelona last year. The thought-provoking content is intended to inspire people to think more about the industry they’re working in and the people they’re working alongside.

In the first episode of this new season, Shonali talks with Mike Ford, Owner of Grateful Lemon, who shares powerful insights on burnout and how events professionals should approach stress, recovery and sleep.

From the show floor at IBTM World 2024, we hear from Bo Krüger, speaker and meetings designer at Moving Minds. Bo reveals how stress can be a creative force when harnessed with a 'yes and' mindset, inspiring innovation like never before.

Host Shonali Devereaux commented: “I can’t wait for everyone to hear the amazing conversations we’ve recorded for this new series. Each one is so full of insights and fascinating takeaways that I urge anyone working in the meetings and events industry to stream the first episode of Season Two today and to give New In Events a follow so that you never miss an episode.”

Claudia Hall, Exhibition Director at IBTM World, said: “Podcasts are the media of choice for so many people, and we’re incredibly proud to be bringing exceptional conversations and insights to our audience of global events professionals beyond the IBTM World stages.”

Episode One and Two of New In Events Season Two is available now via all good podcast channels, including Spotify and Amazon Music. The Executive Producer is Mike Fletcher.

IBTM World will return to Fira, Barcelona on 18-20 November 2025. More details will follow soon.

ENDS

For all media enquiries, additional comment and request for interview please contact

Becca Krug and Emily Stewart at Davies Tanner:

Tel: +44 (0)1892 619100
[email protected]

Notes to Editors:

About IBTM

IBTM is a world-leading showcase for the meetings and events industry with a portfolio of events and products offering business solutions across four continents. The portfolio includes IBTM World and IBTM Americas.

IBTM World, the leading global event for the meetings and events industry, is the must-attend three-day event for the worldwide meeting, incentives, conference and events industry. Thousands of meetings and events buyers, suppliers and international trade media visit Fira Barcelona every November for IBTM’s flagship show. 2024 is the 37th anniversary of IBTM World and the 20th year the event has been hosted in Barcelona.

Next event: Tuesday 19 November to Thursday 21 November 2024 at Fira Barcelona

IBTM Americas, the leading event for the meetings and events industry in North America, Latin America, Europe and beyond, is the must-attend two-day event for the region’s meeting, incentives, conference and events industry.

Next event: Wednesday 20 to Thursday 21 August 2025 at Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City.

About RX  

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people.  RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com. 

 
About RELX

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 36,000 people over 40% of whom are in North America. The shares of RELX PLC, the parent company, are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York stock exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX.

*Note: Current market capitalisation can be found at http://www.relx.com/investors

Looking for something else?