An event should feel like the people in it

Inas Khalil, co-founder of Culture Kept Real

Inas Khalil

Co-founder

I learned production at festivals, as a production assistant in the jungle in Panama, at Waking Life in Portugal and at Unum in Albania, where you learn to think three steps ahead. Since then I’ve spent eight years running events for companies, from a hackathon in Berlin to events in Hurghada, Barcelona, Thessaloniki and London.

I’m the one with the spreadsheet. I like knowing where every supplier, timing and dietary requirement stands, because that’s what lets everyone else relax. And I care about how a room feels when people walk in: the light, the music, the food.

Rosie Rockett

Co-founder

I’ve always worked in people-focused roles, and bringing people together is what I love most. I’ve organised international company trips, Christmas parties, summer events and team celebrations.

Booking the venue is the easy part. I want to know who’s coming, what they’re into and how the team works, because the best events are built around the people in the room. On the day, I’m the one who remembers your favourite welcome drink, has made the playlist and knows which flight everyone’s on.

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