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The Royal Albert Hall and d&b audiotechnik revealed how they created the world's largest single-room speaker system.

In the lead-up to Stormzy's now-legendary Glastonbury headline performance, his FOH engineer, Raphael Williams, explained how he planned to achieve the perfect sound.

Audio consultant Roland Hemming unpacked the installation of voice alarm systems and the history of digital audio networking.

In preparation for a post-700MHz world, visitors learned about RF principles and how best to manage wireless audio systems.

Chartered engineer James Eade gave a guided tour of the 18th edition IET wiring regulations and busted myths on electrical safety.

Health & Safety consultant Tom Goode shared his knowledge on Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.

Adam Bennette and Rob Halliday gave an overview of Ecodesign, including progress made with the EU Commission.

The ABTT outlined the latest amendments to their Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment, followed by a safety and compliance surgery.

A chaired panel of industry leaders shared advice on how to improve the mental health of your workforce, based on the successes of their tried and tested schemes.

PLASA unveiled NELT - National Event Lifting Training - developed for those who perform lifting operations at ground level. 

The Riggers' Forum welcomed rigging stalwarts to discuss method statements, risk assessments, and construction phase plans.

A lively panel of festival veterans entertained the audience with their stories from working on-site at major festivals - the good, the bad and the ugly!