Four conversations recorded live at Event Tech Live London about technology, people and what makes an event truly meaningful.
Recorded live at Event Tech Live London 2026, ExCeL London,
Quintessential Conversations is a podcast in which Suyin Aerts has timeless, in-depth conversations with inspiring guests, with one mission: every answer deserves a Quintessential Question.
At Event Tech Live London 2026, Suyin recorded four episodes live in the Podcast Studio at ExCeL London, with leaders from the event industry. Together they look beyond the latest tools and ask what technology means for the people behind every event.
Episode 1
The central question
Just because technology allows us to know more about people, does that mean we should?
In this episode we talk about the delicate balance between knowing and respecting your audience. AI and data allow us to understand attendees better than ever. But knowing more about someone does not automatically mean we understand them better.
Guests
CEO & Co-Founder, Visual Hive
Founder & CEO, Super Benji
Episode 2
The central question
Are we genuinely reinventing events, or are we simply using new technology to do what we have always done?
In this episode we talk about the difference between doing something new and doing something differently. The event industry constantly introduces new tools. But does adopting technology automatically make an event innovative?
Guests
CTO, DMG Events
Managing Director EMEA, INVNT
Episode 3
The central question
If attendance and revenue are not enough, how do we know an event has truly succeeded?
In this episode we talk about what makes an event truly successful beyond attendance, ROI and impressive numbers. We measure registrations, engagement, leads and revenue. But can we measure the value of a conversation that changes someone's life?
Guests
Co-founder and CEO, Braindate
CEO, HoxtonAi
Episode 4
The central question
In a world where almost everything can happen digitally, what should technology never replace?
In this episode we talk about what technology should never replace, because technology can make events smarter, faster and more personalized. But what makes an experience truly human?
Guests
Founder & CEO, X-Treme Creations
CEO, Festival Pro
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