Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

a multimedia design and tech company, to map out best practices for putting the technology to work in the conference center, and he shared experiences developed alongside event organizers who understood the possibilities. Ford at 2020 Essence Festival; Photo credit: Bluewater Tech. But what does it take to access VR tech?

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Nine ways the internal event got a festival-inspired upgrade It was out with the old and in with the new at Quest Software’s 2024 internal sales conference in Anaheim, CA, as the brand overhauled the annual event with a festival-inspired theme designed to support its forward-looking company vision. What’s new? What’s next?

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

So for many event planners looking for the right tool to host a virtual conference, Zoom is the first thing that comes to mind. This means planners can easily connect their Zoom account with EventMobi to deliver a seamless and user-friendly experience to their virtual conference attendees. Already an EventMobi customer?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Yes, the event business has officially entered the realm of high-tech. Smart Meetings covered all the must-have tech advances this year to help you stay at the top of your game. Here are the 11 event tech trends you don’t want to miss. Travel Tech: Biorecognition could eliminate lengthy screening lines at airports.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

A well-planned and executed conference will do wonders for your organization. A conference can help you achieve these things—if you host it correctly. To ensure your conference is a smashing success, invest in conference management. Keep reading this comprehensive guide to learn: What is a Conference?

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Partner: Avenge Creative, fabrication) Photo credit: Line 8 Photography TECH WORLD ATTENDEES MEET AN ‘AI JOURNEY ACCELERATOR’ “Smarter AI for All” was the event theme at the Lenovo Tech World ’24 user conference in Seattle last month, but the host didn’t just want attendees to learn more about AI, it wanted them to interact with it.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

High tech—or “smart”—conference rooms, and the advances that go into them are giving new shape to the future of meetings and events. Gone are the stark conference rooms that starve the senses,” Hotel Manager Anne Marie Johns says. Let’s say I am presenting, and I need you to go present something you have on your phone.

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EventTechBrief

OCTOBER 25, 2018

A little more than six years ago, Adam Parry, a self-proclaimed “tech guy,” noticed a void in his industry. He also noticed that the flashiest of tools were getting attention while other less shiny, but hugely effective (bottom-line changing) tech was left lurking in the shadows. Attendance at Event Tech Live is free.

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EventMB

JUNE 30, 2022

More than 35,000 attendees from 130 countries involved in the global tech ecosystem gathered in Toronto at the Enercare Centre for Collision , a Web Summit event. Event Tech Supports the Experience. These are the sorts of value-adds that attendees have come to expect after the pandemic-inspired metamorphosis of event tech.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

If further proof was needed, the latest Smart Meetings webinar, “ Event Tech Survival Guide ,” should be next on your to-do list. To kick things off, JT Long, moderator and editorial director for Smart Meetings , asked the guests to share event tech horror stories. it does, this resilient pack gets to work. Brandt Krueger.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Whether you’re organizing a corporate conference, a product launch, a holiday party, or a training seminar, this handy tool turns overwhelming project timelines into bite-sized, actionable steps. With countless moving parts, deadlines, and stakeholders to manage, where do you even begin? Today’s events are more complex than ever.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 13, 2025

Tech strategy firm Future Point of View (FPOV) recently released its Humalogy Trends Report 2024, which includes responses from thousands of leaders across many industries, and provides strategic insight for digital transformation. Conference application Incorporate AI strategy as a main room and/or leadership track.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 14, 2024

Augmented reality, 3D Visualization and AI add branding, logistics and meaning to programs Could event tech end up being a meeting professional’s best friend after all? Beyond QR Codes Event production company Animatic Media announced a new product this week called Intelligent Content , designed to bring conference content to life.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 20, 2022

This surge in mind-boggling tech seems to have happened overnight. Accessing the metaverse and related tech is becoming easier thanks to open 3D virtual worlds like Decentraland and The Sandbox, and gaming platforms like Roblox and Fortnite. Pivot MIA: How Vox Media Turned its Podcast Into a Futuristic Tech Conference in Miami.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

On top of the ask, that exact meeting participant may miss telling their children bedtime stories, attending their soccer games, or being present for milestone events like their child’s first steps or words. Select a hotel or conference center with family suites. There are all types—tech, soccer, rope climbing camps—to name a few.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

So whether you’re organizing a single-day conference or a multi-day hybrid event, you’ll discover how having the right tools and strategies can make all the difference. Whether you’re planning a small webinar or a multi-day conference , effective scheduling can make or break your event. Let’s explore!

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Intel orchestrated unexpected moments of joy while showcasing the company’s deep tech expertise by tapping into the power of music and AI image animation in its booth at AWS re:Invent, Nov. The post Exhibit Design: Intel Wows a Tech Crowd at AWS by Merging AI and Live Music appeared first on Event Marketer. 1 in Las Vegas.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Cameron referenced a large corporate event whose celebrity spokesperson used Encore’s hologram tech to beam in from the backstage of the show they were hosting while they had the free time. You pre-load it with information on the destination, information about the conference, the theme, sponsors, whatever you want.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

Present: Participating in the Experience Since before the pandemic, and perhaps sped up because of it, attendee engagement has been something meeting professionals want more of. They all host annual technology user conferences. The post The Present and Future of Event Production Trends appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Attendease

AUGUST 15, 2023

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a webinar as a live, online educational presentation during which participants can submit questions and comments. Or are you looking to foster employee learning with an engaging digital presentation? Lastly, you’ll need to build out your tech stack to ensure seamless execution.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Leading venues are implementing comprehensive sustainability initiatives that include: Farm-to-table partnerships with local organic producers Zero-waste event design services Smart building systems that optimize energy usage Carbon offset programs for large-scale conferences 2.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 14, 2023

What do you remember most about your last conference? They break up the pace of the conference day and diversify the attendee experience. They break up the pace of the conference day and diversify the attendee experience. Read on for 37 creative conference breakout session ideas to add to your next conference program!

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EventMB

MAY 26, 2022

London and New York-based event tech company Glisser raised $4.9 based event tech veteran Matthew Donegan-Ryan joins as CEO with founder Trevor Gardiner, who was CEO, taking on the role of executive director of product innovation. A massive valuation of one of the largest event tech (and venue finding) vendors. May 17, 2022.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

At a recent training, the team wanted to do away with PowerPoint presentations, but those who were hard of hearing could not follow along without visual aids. Go Beyond the Requirements Bettyanne Sherrer, vice president and managing partner CanPlan Events & Conference Services Inc. That has to be taken into consideration.

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Eventmobi

JULY 29, 2022

CLHIA’s November 2020 Virtual Wealth and Retirement Conference focused on providing those managing wealth portfolios for Canadian life and health insurers with up-to-date and actionable information about important trends and issues shaping the industry. Cindy Smith. Leading Up to the Event. I didn’t have to show my teams how to use it.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

We recently spoke to Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey, CEO at Nifty Method , about the concept of all-in-one event management software, why this concept is flawed, and what approach can tech providers and event planners take. Here are some key takeaways from the conversation with Lindsay, where she debunks the myth of all-in-one event tech.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With so many moving parts to juggle, planning a conference can seem like a daunting task. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through how to plan a conference from A to Z. What Does It Take to Plan a Conference? But how long does it take to plan a conference? The first key to success is to start early!

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Event Marketer

JULY 11, 2024

Still, Sundance isn’t the only festival (possibly) on the move; it joins a growing list of big events and conferences that are set to relocate or expand to new cities. Collision will rebrand to Web Summit Vancouver and relocate to the city from Toronto in 2025. 16-17, for a weekend of music, style, sneakers, collectibles and culture convos.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In addition to the labor and skills shortage, even seasoned AV techs are a bit rusty. They may need to straighten out seating, throw away trash, or be present to help supervise room setup turnovers and between-use cleaning. What are some other ways you have dealt with staff shortages at your conferences? Prepare your staff.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Conference & Event Mobile App Features. All the successful conference and event mobile app focus more on customer engagement, and hence the features circle around offering visitors new ways to engage with event-related content. In 2019, most tech suppliers have adopted a need of offering integration services.

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Attendease

AUGUST 26, 2024

Here’s a brief overview of common examples of corporate events: Conferences and seminars Academic or professional conferences and seminars allow companies to share industry knowledge, thought leadership, and best practices. Tech troubles can arise around platform selection, audio/visual quality, and attendee engagement.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

Key 2024 Event Tech Trends Unveiled at Strata’s Insight Event Attendees at the Strata Insights event, at The Ned in London before Christmas, were treated to a preview of some of the most important tech trends which will shape the events industry in 2024 and beyond. Two examples were presented.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2025

For example: If you’re pitching to a company for their corporate retreat, mention how your hotels conference rooms are tech-friendly and offer great Wi-Fi. Using tech not only makes the process smoother but also shows you’re on the cutting edge, which clients love.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Even if there are time constraints, in-person speakers tend to have more time to speak with you in person once the presentation is finished. Yes, one can call or email them after a presentation is finished for more details, but it’s not the same as being in their actual presence. What is the purpose of the speaker’s presentation?

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 17, 2017

I’ll admit that in 2011, when the Virtual Edge Institute (now called the Digital Experience Institute) first co-located its conference with the Professional Convention Management Association’s Convening Leaders, the experience fell flat for me. There are high-tech (high-cost) and low-tech (low-cost) ways to amplify your content.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

But the autonomous driving and driver-assistance tech brand, which branched off from Intel last year, has steadily evolved its booth experience at the massive trade show to stimulate excitement and intrigue. Buzz minivan, equipped with Mobileye self-driving tech, which is arriving at dealers in 2024. market in 2024). “The

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Eventmobi

APRIL 14, 2020

In a virtual format, your event tech will take center stage. To help you understand how you can adapt your meeting, conference or trade show to an online format, we’ve outlined the most common event types we’re helping to go virtual, and listed the tools and professional services being used to create an engaging virtual event experiences. .

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