Innovation overload? Here’s how to simplify success for your events and your organization plus new speaker Amer Iqbal

There’s no better time to rethink how you approach events, your speaker lineup, and the experiences you create than at the start of a new year. Innovation is the key to staying ahead, and the events space is no exception. 

Familiar with Julius Solaris, founder of Boldpush (a management consultancy agency for the event's industry)? If not, we highly recommend a follow. He is undeniably one of the most insightful voices for what's happening and what's to come in the events space, especially for conferences.

Here is a graphic he released challenging event hosts to adapt to these major shifts he's predicting for conferences in 2025. The same can arguably be said for any event.

Smaller attention spans = shorter sessions. Ranging audience ages = diversifying content structures. Hybrid or virtual work environments = curated, experiential atmospheres onsite.

When planning your next event, don’t settle for what’s on the surface. When you're searching for speakers and content, don't be afraid to ask for what isn't explicitly online. So many speakers curate content and formats and lengths to meet the needs of each event.

Speaking agencies, like Outspoken, are here to help curate bold ideas and innovative inspiration at your next event. Challenge us with your needs and let us help you make it happen.

Speaking of innovation, it can feel overwhelming to figure out where to start within your own organization, especially with 2025’s predictions and trends dominating the business landscape. But at the heart of every successful organization lies the ability to experiment, adapt, and refine solutions to evolving challenges.

Long-term growth and success don’t happen by chance—they require a clear, actionable system. That’s where the experts come in to guide the way.

5 ways to Innovate: A system to close the innovation gap with Amer Iqbal

Innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a survival strategy in today’s digital economy. Yet, most organizations struggle to close the gap between their aspirations and their capabilities. And as AI reshapes industries and intensifies the expectations for organizational output at lightning speed, it’s easy for organizations to feel overwhelmed.

Enter Amer Iqbal, a dynamic corporate innovation expert with over 20 years of experience at industry giants like Deloitte and Meta (Facebook). Amer has helped organizations navigate digital transformation and build future-ready strategies through his proven system, 5 Ways to Innovate.

Having studied 100 of the world’s top innovators, he’s distilled what truly works to spark breakthroughs, empower teams, and sustain competitive advantage. His mission? To help 1,000 companies build the businesses of tomorrow.

Amer’s talks inspire leaders to think like startups, invest in their people, and embrace change as an opportunity. If you’re ready to close your innovation gap and lead in an ever-changing world, Amer Iqbal is the guide you’ve been waiting for.

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