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Conferences that put people before PowerPoint with Russell Arnott and Sarah McLusky (Episode 85)
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- Research Adjacent
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- Jan 27, 2026
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- 2450
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Summary
Russell Arnott is an ocean science educator, facilitator and event organiser. Sarah McLusky is a research event consultant, trainer and facilitator. Sarah and Russell are reinventing research conferences to prioritise connection and collaboration through their joint venture Re:Conference. Sarah and Russell talk about Why traditional academic conferences are failing everyone - attendees, presenters, organisers and the wider world Prioritising people, connection and collaboration over PowerPoint and information overload The small changes that can make a big difference How Russell, Sarah and Re:Conference can help reinvent conferences for good Find out more Check out the Re:Conference website Connect with Russell on LinkedIn or visit the Incredible Oceans website Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn or sign up for her newsletter Gathering with Purpose About Research Adjacent Follow Research Adjacent on LinkedIn or Instagram Email a comment, question or suggestion Leave a voice note Post a review on Podchaser Sign up to the Research Adjacent newsletter Mentioned in this episode: Helping you have conversations that move research forwards When she's not hosting Research Adjacent, Sarah McLusky organises, facilitates and trains people to run events, workshops and meetings that get people talking about research. To find out more about working with Sarah and to book a free call go to https://sarahmclusky.com/