Books Inspired by 35 Years Working Across Europe’s Conferences, Events, and Freelance Technical Projects
Working across European conferences, venues, hotels, and international events for more than 35 years — as a freelance technical manager, sound engineer, and production professional — taught me practical lessons about communication, decision-making, business, pressure, and problem-solving. These books grew directly from those real-world experiences working across Europe’s cities and international conference environments.
After more than 30 years in the live events and hospitality industry, I now look back with gratitude on a career that’s taken me from London’s grand hotels to venues across 65 cities in 25 countries. As a technical project manager, sound engineer, and events technician, I had the privilege of collaborating with creative teams, global brands, and extraordinary professionals — all dedicated to bringing unforgettable experiences to life.
Now retired from the day-to-day world of production, I use this space to reflect on those years: the venues that inspired me, the lessons learned backstage, and the people who made it all possible. Because behind every great event, there’s a team, a story, and a spark of magic worth remembering.