Epic Events by vFairs

Epic Events by vFairs

Join Muhammad Younas, CEO of vFairs, as he sits down with industry leaders to explore the creative strategies, challenges, and milestones behind some of the most epic events. Discover the innovative event tech and insights that are transforming the way we plan and execute successful events. Whether you're an event organizer, marketer, or just passionate about the events industry, this podcast is your go-to resource for proven strategies and inspiration.

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June 10, 2026 29 mins

Eddie Reynolds has spent 20+ years in B2B SaaS revenue, at Salesforce, in consulting, and now running Union Square Consulting, and he's seen this story play out hundreds of times. The problem usually isn't the event itself. It's everything around it.

In this episode, Muhammad Younas goes bottom-up through six event formats with Eddie:

→ Attending a conference
→ Speaking at one
→ Hosting an intimate dinner
→ R...

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Your event went well. The coverage didn't follow. Sounds familiar?

Matt Kovacs, President of Blaze PR, has spent 20+ years turning live moments into stories that travel, working with brands like Monster Energy.

In this episode, he covers:

-How to engineer media hooks into your event from day one
-Why keeping PR and event teams separate costs you more than you think
-What journalists actually want from a b...

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Join Chloe Richardson, a leading expert in event measurement, as she reveals how event professionals can move beyond vanity metrics and truly measure event success. 

In this episode, Chloe will discuss:

- The common vanity metrics event teams still rely on and how to move beyond them
- Practical frameworks for measuring and communicating event success
- How to build a measurement culture that influences dec...

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Iain Morrison has spent 35 years leading large-scale concerts, festivals, and public events across four continents. His take? The event industry doesn't have a hustle problem it has a systems problem.
In this episode, Iain breaks down:

— Why event managers are trained to react instead of lead
— The frameworks borrowed from emergency services and the military that actually work on live sites
— How d...

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Most event planners try to eliminate chaos. Norman Leach has built a career thriving in it.

With 100+ trade shows, events up to 44,000 attendees, and trade missions hosting everyone from artists to Saudi royalty Norman has seen it all.

In this episode, he gets into stakeholder alignment, what scale actually breaks, why embracing uncertainty beats avoiding it, and the one shift that separates planners who react from le...

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Three webinars every Thursday. 100+ events annually. 100% virtual. Shahnaz, Event Manager at Your Overseas Home, reveals how a small team manages this relentless pace without burning out. The secret? Strategic admin support that frees event managers from spreadsheet hell, plus an immersive VR experience that makes virtual conventions feel surprisingly real. From COVID pivot to sustainable virtual strategy, discover how Your Oversea...

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Rich will share how creating genuine human connections at trade shows matters more than flashy displays or massive budgets. We'll dig into why "leading with emotion and closing with data" works, how to train booth staff to actually engage (instead of hiding in the storage closet), and the psychology behind memorable booth experiences that stick with attendees long after the show floor closes.

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When your event sponsor can't join their own speaking slot, you know something's broken. Sarah, Events and Marketing Manager at Carers UK, faced this nightmare scenario, and it became the catalyst for transformation. Learn how a one-person events team switched platforms and skyrocketed attendee satisfaction from 70% to 95%, retained sponsors year-over-year, and created an immersive virtual experience complete with a digital poster ...

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Tavar James oversees global event strategy at Forrester, delivering Summits across three continents for thousands of professionals. With a career spanning hospitality operations at Ritz-Carlton, experiential marketing at Equitable, field marketing across EMEA/APAC/AMER at Riskified, and now leading events at a premier research firm, he brings a rare 360-degree view of what actually creates memorable attendee experiences. Expect hon...

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Managing 2,000 site visits, 300 events, and 30 trade shows annually across five countries isn't just ambitious, it's a logistical masterclass. Oliver, Head of Events and Protocol at Airbus, shares how his 80-person team consolidated multiple event tools into a single platform to gain end-to-end visibility. From airshows to institutional visits, discover how Airbus built their "Event Factory" to scale global operations, improve data...

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AI is everywhere, but why do most AI projects still fail? 🤔

In this Epic Events podcast episode, Noah Cheyer breaks down how event planners can actually use AI in practical, realistic ways.

Noah Cheyer is the Co Founder of Speak About AI, the first speaker agency dedicated to AI experts. He shares real examples of AI in event planning, how to book the right AI speakers, what event teams get wrong with AI, and which t...

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Join Ben Costantini, CEO of Sesamers, and Muhammad Younas, CEO of vFairs, as they dive into a conversation about transforming the way we plan events. Instead of just hoping people make meaningful connections, we’ll show you how to use AI and smart strategies to turn your exhibitions into innovation engines that drive real results. Deals, partnerships, and collaborations.

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Frost (Founder, ExpoCast) joins Mohammed Younas to unpack what great event-industry talent looks like, realistic OTEs, how to approach senior hires, and where AI helps (and doesn’t) in recruitment. We also chat networking tips for grads, the value of industry experience, and even booth swag.

Key takeaways

- Hunters remain the hardest roles to fill in events sales
- Clear SDR to AE paths and near 50 50 comp he...

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Struggling to find the right people for your events team? You're not alone.

Hiring for live events and exhibitions isn’t just about resumes; it’s about finding people who can thrive in chaos, deliver under pressure, and still bring the energy. In this episode, Muhammad Younas, CEO of vFairs, talks with Jade Hollins, Director & Co-Founder of Disrupt Talent, to uncover what really makes someone the perfect fit ...

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Is your event marketing really reaching the right people?

Join us for a conversation with Gina Kay, Marketing Manager for International Confex, as she shares how to build lasting event communities through targeted content and year-round engagement.

From avoiding generic marketing mistakes to leveraging data, segmentation, and creative pre-event content, Georgina breaks down the strategies that drive attendance and fos...

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Are you using your event data to its full potential?

Join Vinodhini Deshetty as she dives into the actionable insights hidden in your event metrics and shares strategies for designing better experiences, whether your events are virtual, in-person, or hybrid.

Learn how to:

- Spot overlooked data points that can transform your strategy
- Combine virtual and in-person insights for hybrid events
- Use AI and ...

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Join Muhammad Younas, CEO of vFairs, in this exciting episode of the Epic Events podcast, where he sits down with Ben McCarthy, Founder and Director of Premier Events. Ben will take us on a journey from launching a small mobile disco business at university to scaling Premier Events into a £9M turnover agency.

In this conversation, Ben shares how his team embraced change in the events industry by adopting cutting-edge technol...

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From scroll-stopping moments to post-event buzz, Laura Lilley—Global Experiential Marketing Manager at Hootsuite—reveals how brands can build events that not only connect deeply with audiences but also light up the social feed. Learn how to architect event experiences that drive engagement, pipeline, and retention with social media at the heart.

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How do you create an in-person event that connects deeply with attendees and drives lasting action?

Find out in our upcoming Epic Events Podcast episode with Katherine Tooley, VP of Global Events & Experiential Marketing at HubSpot!

Katherine and Muhammad Younas will dive into:
- Designing engaging experiences for diverse audiences
- Turning attendees into long-term advocates
- Using AI to personalize and...

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In the crowded and competitive world of event services, how can agencies and suppliers truly stand out? Join Cat Kevern, a seasoned expert in B2B marketing, as she pulls back the curtain on what really works, and what doesn’t, in the ever-evolving landscape of event marketing.

Cat shares real stories and actionable strategies focused on authenticity, community building, and bold branding to help event agencies and supp...

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