Alistair Turner

Managing Director · EI8HT PR & Marketing

Al Turner is Managing Director of EI8HT PR & Marketing, a specialist research, marketing and creative agency specialising in the event and experience industry. He has over 20 years’ experience in PR, working closely with consumer trend agencies, trade associations as well as international government. Al is also the author and presenter of the ibtm World Trends Report, the most comprehensive trends report in the global events and experience industry, and has presented its findings and predictions in four continents. His insight into the Virtual Experience Economy has changed the way the industry is looking at the next decade, and its understanding of AI, metaverse, technology, ethics, security and sustainability trends. He is a regular speaker on events at a number of universities including The University of Hertfordshire, MMU (Manchester), Westminster, Greenwich, Sheffield, Birmingham University College, Coventry, and St Margrets (Edinburgh). He is also a regular contributor to The Events Academy educational programmes.

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Speaking history

WTM Spotlight Riyadh

8 September 2026 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia “Live, AI and Culture: The Trends Affecting Middle Eastern Meetings & Events in 2026”

International Confex

3 March 2027 London, United Kingdom

Arabian Travel Market

14 September 2026 Dubai, United Arab Emirates “Live, AI and Culture: The Trends Affecting Middle Eastern Meetings & Events in 2026”

Event Production Show

3 March 2027 London, United Kingdom

Topics this speaker covers

events-experientialtravel-tourismhospitality-cateringaviation-aerospacemedia-entertainment

Sectors

hospitality_travel_foodprofessional_servicesmedia_entertainment_gaming

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