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The Backdrop Podcast

The Backdrop Podcast
Events Industry
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Artificial Intelligence
Storytelling
Event Lab
Dubai
GCC
Data Analytics

The events industry is one of the world's most dynamic and influential sectors, yet the stories, ideas, challenges and innovations behind it often happen behind closed doors. This podcast opens that door.

Recorded in One Central, Dubai, and released weekly in a concise 30-minute format, the show brings together the people who shape the conferences, summits, sporting events, festivals, concerts, di... more

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In Episode 9 of The Backdrop, Michael sits down with Andy Fordham, Founder of ClearPath and one of the world's most experienced endurance event operations leaders. With more than 35 years of international experience and over 400 events delivered, And... more

Episode 8 of The Backdrop features Adam Parry, Founder of Event Tech Live, one of the world's leading event technology exhibitions, returning this November at ExCeL London.

Host Michael MacLennan sits down with Adam for a wide-ranging conversation o... more

Great events don't happen by accident—they begin with creativity, storytelling and a clear purpose.

In Episode 7 of The Backdrop, Michael MacLennan is joined by Jimi Elgohary, Executive Creative Director and Co-Founder of MISTIKA, to explore how cul... more

In this episode of The Backdrop, we sit down with Stephen Wilson, Head of Events and Partnerships at Five Iron, to explore how golf is evolving far beyond the traditional course.

From premium hospitality experiences and corporate engagement to strat... more

Safety is one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of delivering successful events. In this episode, Michael MacLennan is joined by Declan Meenan, Co-Founder and Director of OGMA Safety, to discuss risk management, crowd safety, operatio... more

The business events industry plays a critical role in knowledge exchange, trade and economic growth. Anju Gomes joins the show to discuss the global meetings landscape, destination competitiveness and how associations continue to drive innovation, co... more

In the Events Industry - Paul Grinnall has seen it and done it all. With more than 35 years of experience across the global events industry, Paul Grinnall joins The Backdrop to discuss the challenges, opportunities and uncertainties shaping the secto... more

Entrepreneur, innovator and industry disruptor Nadim Jamal discusses the changing landscape of experiential events, audience engagement and event technology. From launching successful ventures to creating memorable live experiences, Nadim shares less... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Grinnall
35+ year global events veteran, adviser on strategy and live experiences
Episode: Episode 3 - Paul Grinnall, 35 Year Global Events Industry Veteran
Nadim Jamal
Co-founder of Event Lab and Mystica
Event Lab; Mystica
Episode: Episode 2 - Nadim Jamal, Co-Founder Event Lab
Dr. Ray Tinston
Managing Director Identity Middle East, regional arm of Identity
Identity
Episode: Episode 1 - Dr. Ray Tinston, Managing Director Middle East, Identity

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Episode 2 - Nadim Jamal, Co-Founder Event Lab
Q: What role does culture and authenticity play in Mystica's shows?
Mystica is designed to deliver authentic Middle Eastern cultural demonstrations and contemporary regional culture, combining traditional elements with modern production to ensure shows are entertaining while respectful of cultural norms.
Episode 2 - Nadim Jamal, Co-Founder Event Lab
Q: How did Event Lab differentiate itself when you were starting out given the competition?
Nadim describes starting from a freelancer's perspective, focusing on treating people well, understanding client briefs deeply, and delivering quality over simply filling roles; they built a system that updates candidates and emphasizes value over volume.
Episode 3 - Paul Grinnall, 35 Year Global Events Industry Veteran
Q: What are the biggest challenges in budgeting and delivering large-scale events in a volatile environment?
The main challenges are planning time, collaboration across departments, scope clarity, and managing real-world constraints like insurance, cost overruns, and scheduling—requiring proactive, joint planning and staged, image-led scoping to reduce ad-hoc changes.
Episode 3 - Paul Grinnall, 35 Year Global Events Industry Veteran
Q: What role does AI play in the events industry, and how should it be used?
AI is a tool to aid operations, data management, and personalization, but it should be filtered and overseen by humans to avoid superficial or misleading outcomes; it should enhance experiences without compromising the human touch.

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