article thumbnail

Looking into the Future of Event Tech

Velvet Chainsaw

As the event-tech space continues to evolve with a number of mergers and acquisitions, I see four changes coming for larger annual conferences. #1. Software solutions built on older platforms and smaller companies with fewer resources are going to have a harder time meeting event organizers’ more stringent data-security requirements. #2.

article thumbnail

Hub and spoke meetings

Conferences that Work

Ever since my first encounter with the hybrid hub and spoke meeting topology at Event Camp Twin Cities in 2011, I’ve been a big fan of the format. Yesterday [see below], I realized that hub and spoke is a great format for purely online meetings too. What’s a hub and spoke meeting? But first…. A terminology reminder.

Meetings 361
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Top 10 Resources Every Meeting & Event Planner Needs in 2021

Attendease

This list was part of a larger guide that we launched: 10 Survival Skills for Corporate Meeting & Event Planners in 2021. The Virtual Event Tech Playbook , by Event Manager Blog. Meeting Minds Podcast. Meeting Minds Podcast has over 130 episodes recorded, sharing the ins and outs of meeting and event planning.

2021 367
article thumbnail

Build Engagement Through Better Local Chapter Meetings

Eventmobi

They’re often built around specific locations or causes, with a narrower focus than you might get at an annual meeting. Meanwhile, Region 3 is based around Toronto, Canada’s largest city, making it possible not only for regular chapter meetings, but frequent regional meetings. In some cases, they’re even walkable, per Hoff.

Meetings 306
article thumbnail

Tech Conference Accused of Creating Fake Women Speakers

EventMB

Skift Take: Tech industry insiders say fake female speakers were featured in the DevTernity conference lineup to create the illusion of diversity. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

Speakers 253
article thumbnail

Destination Brief: Detroit’s Tech-Driven Revolution Raises the Bar for Meetings

EventMB

automotive industry, but did you know that it's also a leader across multiple high-tech sectors, including electric vehicles? Thanks to these advancements and top-notch meetings infrastructure, Detroit is emerging as a top contender for conferences and business events of all kinds.

Tech 171
article thumbnail

How Event Tech is Embracing AI

EventMB

Skift Take: The hottest buzzword in event tech is AI. Most event tech companies are now actively using AI and are keen to showcase its benefits. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings