Articles by Sebastien Centner

  • The Role of AI in Events

      Nowadays it’s all about AI. All the time, every day, every conversation. And while there is no doubt that AI will help make us more efficient and more resourceful, we need to remember that all AI is not equal, and although you might read about how great an AI tool is working for some people, there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution. Consider what you are trying to accomplish AI cannot do our jobs for us yet (thank god)… but it…

  • Intentional Event Menu Planning

      Food costs have always fluctuated, but over the past few years, planners have felt those changes more acutely and more frequently. Ingredients shift in price, availability can change week to week, and labour costs continue to rise. The result? Menus have become one of the most sensitive parts of the event budget. That said, higher food prices don’t have to lead to scaled-back experiences. In fact, some of the most successful events I see today are the ones where…

  • Office Catering Is Having a Renaissance

      The traditional office lunch may have once been synonymous with an underwhelming basic salad, lukewarm pizza, or a selection of ‘classic sandwiches’, but not anymore. In 2025, office catering is experiencing a full-blown renaissance, driven by an evolution in workplace culture where offices, grappling with the rise of hybrid and remote workers, have renewed their focus on employee experiences to draw them back into the office. We’ve seen firsthand how the role of food in the workplace has shifted…

  • How to Avoid Common Event Mistakes

      Event planning is an intricate dance that requires careful coordination, creativity, and attention to detail. Whether organizing a corporate conference, a wedding, or a product launch, event planners often face a myriad of challenges that can make or break the success of an event. In this article, we will explore some common mistakes we have seen event planners make, and provide insightful strategies on how you can avoid them. INADEQUATE PLANNING AND PREPARATION Mistake: One of the most common…