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Event Tech Industry Forecasters: Q&A with Byrne Production Services

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Matthew Byrne, Byrne Production Services TOP TECH PRODUCTION TRENDS YOU’RE BETTING ON FOR 2025? BIGGEST EVENT TECH MISTAKES YOU STILL SEE? If I was to see a repeating mistake, is that event marketers and organizers are not asking valid questions when negotiating their venue contracts. THIS IS A SAFE PLACE.

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11 Event Tech Trends That Shaped 2018

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Yes, the event business has officially entered the realm of high-tech. From smart apps to the Internet of Things (IoT), event professionals must either master programming along with spreadsheets and CRM database building—or hire someone who does. Here are the 11 event tech trends you don’t want to miss.

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Event Tech: Survive and Thrive Guide

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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.

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Government Meeting Cancellations Surge Amid Federal Layoffs

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Skift Take: Federal layoffs are sending shockwaves through the government meetings sector, leading to widespread event cancellations and millions in lost hotel revenue. The ripple effects extend beyond hotels to meeting planners, sourcing companies, and event tech firms who rely on steady government business.

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Event Tech Hit by the Perfect Storm

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It’s tough to work in event tech right now, especially compared to the all-time highs of 2020 and 2021. At the peak of virtual events some experts predicted a shift towards and permanently overtaking in-person events. Today, the narrative around event tech has changed. In-person events are now common again.

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Key Takeaways from MPI and SITE’s Global Meetings Industry Day Livestream

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2025 Trends to Watch Rachel Andrews, global head of meetings and events at Cvent, delivered a fast-paced and future-focused forecast. Tech for Accessibility: With new regulations like the European Accessibility Act coming in June 2025, tech is helping ensure events are more inclusive and accessible for all attendees.

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Hospitality Predictions and Insights for 2025 from Michael Dominguez 

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From AI to inflation, whats ahead for hospitality in the New Year In 2024, Michael Dominguez, CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) , told the Smart Meetings community that the hospital industry was entering a new normal stage following the pandemic. AI was also a new shiny tool in our toolbox.

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