We had a fantastic time at the Event Production Show last week. It was a successful couple of days connecting with both new and existing suppliers, while gaining valuable insights into emerging trends and exciting new innovations in the events industry.
We Are Placemaking‘s Senior Event Producer Will Garner also joined our sister agencies The Fair and We Are OPS at the Knowledge Hub, where they led a packed session on “Dealing with Disaster on a Festival Site: Live Table-Top Session”.
Whether it be rail strikes, lightning storms, crowd control or medical emergencies – ‘major incidents’ are becoming increasingly common at events across the industry, which is why it is now more important than ever that we are best prepared to deal with them.
We Group’s real-life Table Top session put audience members’ knowledge and ability to the test, with ‘disaster’ scenarios that could happen at any given event.
Attendees heard first-hand from members of We Group’s event production teams, who have dealt with such ‘major incidents’ on site.
Listeners left with expert advice on how to prepare for the worst in advance, and deal with it when it arrives.
Key takeaways from the session included:
– Having a tabletop exercise and contingency plan is crucial for handling onsite disasters efficiently – always plan for the worst.
– Regularly checking in with the client on changes or updates ensures smooth communication and preparedness.
– In any situation, people’s safety is always a priority.
It was a full house, with many staying after the session to follow up on other key topics discussed.
If you’re looking for advice or insight into dealing with challenges at events, be sure to get in touch!
