Powering Smarter Travel for the Live Events Industry
Join ‘You. Smart. Thing.’ at EPS 2026 – ExCeL London | 25–26 February 2026
Dedicated to the live event industry for over 35 years, the Event Production Show (EPS) is the UK’s longest-running event for professionals delivering outdoor and live experiences. From festivals, sport and stadium tours to brand activations, local authority celebrations and cultural spectacles, EPS brings the entire industry together to share ideas, solve challenges and shape the future of live events.
Returning to ExCeL London on 25–26 February 2026, EPS offers two unmissable days of learning, discovery and connection — exploring key themes including crowd management, sustainability, creativity, technology, supply chains and the evolving demands of audiences.
‘You. Smart. Thing.’ will be attending EPS 2026 across both days, contributing to the programme and connecting with event organisers, venues, destinations and suppliers from across the live events sector.
Catalysing Sustainable Travel Behaviour Through Major Events
YST will be hosting a panel session at EPS 2026 focused on one of the most significant and often overlooked – challenges facing live events: visitor travel.
This panel session dives into the overlooked 80% of a typical event’s carbon footprint – the Scope 3 emissions generated by visitor travel.
Featuring multiple real-world case study examples, the discussion will explore how personalised travel planning and curated routes can actively nudge audiences towards new travel behaviours. The panel will examine how this approach can accelerate decarbonisation, improve visitor experience, and unlock additional operational and commercial value for events.
The session will also highlight the importance of collaboration between event organisers, local authorities and public transport operators in delivering practical, scalable travel solutions for live events.
Date & Time: Tuesday 25 February, 15:30
Location: Event Production Show, ExCeL London
Chair:
Alex Townshend — Head of Environmental & Socio-Economic Impact, You. Smart. Thing.
Panellists:
Kate Chapman — Head of Sustainability, London Marathon Events
Steve Gilholme — Events Transport Management, Transport for Greater Manchester
Additional Panel Contributions
Alongside chairing and hosting YST’s dedicated session, Alex Townshend, Head of Environmental & Socio-economic Impact at ‘You. Smart. Thing.’, will also be speaking on two further panels across the EPS programme.
These sessions will explore how sustainability, audience behaviour, and large-scale participation are reshaping the delivery of live events — with travel and transport playing an increasingly central role.
- Taking the Sustainable Journey: Reducing Travel and Transport Emissions at Events – 26 February 2026 | 12:20
- Going Mass Market: What’s Fuelling the Rise of Mass Participation Events? – 26 February 2026 | 14:15–14:55
Meet the Team
The YST team will be attending EPS throughout the two-day programme. Whether you’re joining sessions, networking with peers, or exploring the exhibition floor, we’d love to connect.
Learn More About the Event
To explore the full agenda and find out more about the Event Production Show, visit the official EPS website.
