Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2025

Millennials (born 19811996) look for authenticity, social consciousness, and smooth tech integration in their experiences. These aren’t just age groups, but distinct worldviews shaped by cultural shifts and technological advancements. Read More : What Does Success Look Like for Gen Z Planners? The takeaway?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Now, more than ever, meeting professionals need timely updates about how evolving technology can help them deliver smoother registration, better engagement and more valuable data insights for in-person, virtual and hybrid events. Tech Tips from the Top: Breaking Barriers and Defining Hybrid. My Event Tech Checklist.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 15, 2022

In actuality, it was a forward-thinking dinner, gallery and performance experience activated by Hygienic Dress League (HDL) during Vox Media’s inaugural Pivot MIA conference, an event based on its “Pivot” podcast that addressed the intersection of technology with nearly all aspects of life. And then there was the post-dinner after-party.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

Here are five tech tips to make your virtual event engaging. And speaking of how people learn, make sure your technology platform supports the differently abled or those who don’t share the native language of the presenters.). It’s Not All About the Tech: Make Sure the Content Connects. Authenticity is a high value right now.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Her mother is a full-time wheelchair user who traveled and sometimes would show up as the keynote speaker, but not have a room available with an accessible shower. AV requirements can get pricey fast, as some speakers might not be able to hold a microphone or need assistance. “If Is it tabbable? Does it work with screen readers ? “A

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The crux of merging VR media and technology with the event and hospitality industries is in their shared inclination and motivation to effect experiences. Smart Meetings talked to Scott Schoeneberger, managing partner at Bluewater Technologies Group Inc., Ford at 2020 Essence Festival; Photo credit: Bluewater Tech.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 3, 2025

The events industry is evolving rapidly and as we enter 2025, event registration technology continues to play a vital role in creating smooth, attendee-focused, in-person experiences. In this article, well explore the latest trends, challenges, and benefits of event registration technology. In fact, 80.4%

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Attendease

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Being outpaced and out-performed by competitors using new technology to run lean, insight-driven programs that wow attendees. Instead, drag and drop sessions, speakers, and rooms for your meeting or event. First, frame event tech as an investment, not a cost. The real hidden cost? No more wrestling with code!

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 18, 2025

Yet as audience expectations shift and technology advances, organisers must rise to the challenges of 2025 or face being left behind particularly as 44% of attendees now deem the use of tech vital for event engagement according to the Freeman report.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

7 at CES 2025, one of the most high-profile keynote stages in the world, with brands selected based on how their story of innovation will contribute to the global conversation that the Consumer Technology Association aims to create that year at its show. It was the official kickoff moment for Panasonics opening keynote on Jan.

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Attendease

JUNE 28, 2024

But it’s important to remember that your speakers can be your greatest asset when it comes to the overall success of your event. Speakers are usually happy to promote an event. In this post, we’ll explore 6 tried-and-true strategies to make event promotion simple for your speakers. Why Invest in Speaker Relations?

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Attendease

JUNE 28, 2024

But it’s important to remember that your speakers can be your greatest asset when it comes to the overall success of your event. Speakers are usually happy to promote an event. In this post, we’ll explore 6 tried-and-true strategies to make event promotion simple for your speakers. Why Invest in Speaker Relations?

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 3, 2019

(This post and the slides are taken from my session at the UK Association Congress which took place in London in December and covered event technology. Can you believe that the world of technology moves so quickly? If technology moves so fast, why do we even try to keep up. The snails pace of event technology change.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After two years of testing streaming platforms, meeting professionals are asking for more comprehensive solutions and a number of event technology companies have risen to the challenge. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings. Where to learn more: cvent.com.

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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? The new technology makes it easy to share information, videos and messages with attendees’ phones through event signage and products—without needing a QR code.

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EventMB

JULY 18, 2023

These tools help turn speakers into the influencers that they are. Skift Take: Using influencer marketing to promote events doesn't have to involve celebrities. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Event Marketer

MARCH 14, 2025

Agency: Allied Global Marketing) Photos: Courtesy of Hulu JBLS SOUND BODEGA From March 11-13, as the Official Audio Partner of SXSW 2025, JBL offered up a series of audio-centric experiences designed to showcase its technology. Rivian additionally teamed up with Dolby on a series of events and experiences.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Themed as a “global family reunion,” and hosted by Soledad O’Brien, the hybrid event offered cinematic live broadcasts, entertainment, including a performance by the Foo Fighters, celebrity speakers Will Smith, Jason Sudeikis and Jane Fonda, as well as community-building programming and philanthropy. Agency: George P.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2025

How to pivot gracefully when something happens to an expert on the way to the stage Youve curated the perfect speaker panel, confirmed your thought leaders and prepared for a dynamic discussionthen one of your panelists cancels. Remote panelists allow for real-time interaction, but only if the tech works flawlessly. So what now?

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EventMB

JUNE 2, 2022

Event planners who are feeling overwhelmed with their current workloads might look at event tech as an added challenge they simply don’t have time for right now. For many planners, all the bells and whistles of new tech might seem unnecessary, since the core logistics of event planning can be covered with a tried and tested toolbox.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Thanks to rapid innovation and the global sharing of ideas entrenched in technology, event managers and planners have started experimenting with new methods and ideas in order to create the perfect blueprint for their events. What does 2025 hold for the events industry? WORTH READING : Is Event Software Worth It?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2024

That is why we cornered Cvent Senior Vice President of Sales Brian Ludwig at Cvent Connect in San Antonio to ask what he saw as the future of event technology—and what meeting profs can do now to prepare for it. In addition to asking about the venue, the food and the speaker on a scale of one to five, ask, “Did you feel that you belonged?”

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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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Attendease

JANUARY 5, 2021

And available technologies making it convenient to attend events hosted in the digital sphere only strengthens the case for virtual events as the industry's next big thing. Check your tech. Commons Speaker Anthony Rota pronounced the event as a relative success, before admitting that there were some technical hiccups.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Networking : When networking is one of the main goals of the event, seamless communication between attendees, partners, speakers and exhibitors can be a great feature to have. Biographies of speakers, notable guests, and summaries of their presentations should also be provided on this platform of the app. Function room locations.

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Attendease

JULY 13, 2021

The solution to transition to virtual events brought along many more challenges of its own, from keeping audiences engaged in a virtual environment, to a lack of tech knowledge, running into issues securing sponsors, and networking limitations between attendees. How tech-savvy are they? There are many moving pieces to the puzzle.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Efforts to make the CodeMash tech conference more accessible to Midwesterners led to a more family-friendly event that includes attendees’ children. KidzMash activities for attendees’ children introduce them to the world of tech. Our values are accessibility and affordability,” said Prince.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

At all ends of the spectrum – from shrinking budgets to investment in advanced technology – there are several trends you should add to your watch list. Regardless, it seems likely that planners will be asked to do more with less in 2019, which makes selecting the right event technology tools even more important than before.

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Stova

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Are you attending Event Tech Live (ETL) in London next week? What the Event Offers Event Tech Live has been the industry’s primary source of education and innovation in all things event technology for over 8 years, and with over 100 exhibitors and 100 sessions, this iteration promises to be one of its best.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 22, 2024

Because, as I explained in my original post, combining Zenus facial analysis data with other attendee identification technology allows event owners to associate Zenus data with individual attendees. This is true of hotels, convention centers, event organizers, technology companies, etc. We’ll see why he needs to do this shortly.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Consider speakers for your hybrid event. It goes without saying that keynote speakers often resonate much better in person and, therefore, should likely be giving a presentation from the main stage. With this in mind, consider invitation-only status to influential attendees and speakers for the in-person portion of the event.

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Endless Events

JULY 22, 2022

Like the software industry, the event management industry has tech stacks. An e vent tech stack consists of all the technology that helps an event run efficiently. Re-evaluating your tech stack can help ensure your events improve and run optimally year after year. . When to Re-Evaluate Your Event Tech Stack.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2023

Expansion Means More Technology and Connections. What we consider technology has grown over the years and we’re now focusing on sustainability within technology,” said Forrer. Tech touches so many different industries, which is why we love getting those industries together and kind of seeing the growth across all of them.

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Attendease

AUGUST 28, 2022

When you have outgrown your current technology. That includes change in schedule, speaker, date and time, and more. Vetting technologies for your business. Such newfound visibility will draw even more event tech solutions into the market. Getting buy in to adopt new technology can be difficult, but don’t be discouraged.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A lot of times, it’s a kind of homecoming for the tech folks.” Simone White, SVP-AfroTech and Live Events Since 2016, AfroTech has been the place where inclusive tech companies and Black professionals and innovators meet. to bring together Black professionals in technology and entrepreneurship.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2024

World Travel Market London is focussing this year’s Technology Track sessions around how sellers and suppliers of travel can address the ongoing headaches travellers face when they search, shop, book and pay for their trip. The Tech Track also features a start-up competition, scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.

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StraussCA

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Example: Topics like “Sustainability in Marketing” or “Leveraging New Tech for Growth” are both relevant and actionable. Find an Engaging Speaker: Invite an expert who can deliver fresh perspectives and keep attendees engaged with valuable insights. Tips: Pick a Hot Topic: Choose current trends or challenges that people care about.

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