Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With new technologies emerging and the go-to tools becoming clearer, many organizers now have a blueprint for creating an effective and engaging event despite the changed environment. Here are three ways meeting professionals can benefit from recent technological developments to future-proof their events post-pandemic.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

When it comes to interest in technology and the rapidly changing landscape of digital interaction, one size does not fit all. Attendees may want to come to a professional trade association, but whether they join as a member is really up to you to convey the why of your existence, not the features and benefits of membership, said Holsinger.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 22, 2022

The world of cryptocurrencies is marked by varying sentiments across the board, from talk of its advantages and benefits to feelings of skepticism and hesitance. There are more subtle benefits to be had, which can be used by the future-ready meeting professional wanting to explore a new way of conducting business.

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Endless Events

MARCH 11, 2022

However, many event planners still ask: what are the benefits of hybrid events? When built upon innovative event technology solutions , they can drive more value for stakeholders, sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees alike. Sponsors and exhibitors can also greatly benefit from hybrid events. Let’s explore!

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Endless Events

MAY 6, 2021

Young professionals as well as seasoned event profs are migrating towards technology companies! “I’ve always seen a divide between the technology companies,” says Nick. “Some were made up of purely technology people. ” The benefits are two-fold. What skills are they bringing with them?

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2021

And all of this happened thanks to the wonderful opportunities put forward by technology. And now, everyone is beginning to pay attention to emerging technologies and looking into the future; enter Virtual Reality. We saw it with the emergence of virtual event platforms that offered everything from AI matchmaking to virtual booths.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

And with the right technology , the networking and interaction in online events can mimic the natural mixing and mingling of in-person gatherings.”. Meeting and event planners recognize these benefits, and are taking advantage of significant advances in virtual event technology over the past 18 months.

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Endless Events

APRIL 3, 2023

In today’s episode of the Event Tech podcast , Will and Brandt share some of the latest AI technology news, their thoughts on how you should embrace the fast-growing technology, and what they’d like to see from it moving forward. Humans generate all of those things now, which can be equally terrible when generated by AI technology.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

And this week, the adventure continues – with a little spin on the approach to virtual and the role of technology. And as everyone has seen, there’s a lot of technology out there right now. So we had some visibility into how people were using our technology. We’ve always lagged a little bit.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

We are seeing giant leaps forward in technology. However, this bleeding edge technology in AI is not quite ready for mainstream use yet. In reality currently, AI at events is mostly just programmed answers in technology such as chatbots and some event apps. There are many benefits to using chatbots. Assistive technology.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The launch this week of Bizzabo’s SmartBadge technology, branded as Klik Experiential wearables, is the next step in delivering virtual meeting-level data at in-person events. Attendee Benefits. Organizer/Sponsor Benefits. Environmental Benefits. Read More : IMEX22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

The marketplace has seen a significant shift towards hiring senior roles that require specific vertical experience and technological expertise. This includes roles like event technology specialists, event registration specialists, meeting and event planners, event marketing roles, and marketing specialists.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 18, 2021

So as we transition from low-resolution live streams and sloppy Zoom experiences , we begin to look around at the available technology. But recently, we have seen a resurgence in the use of this technology to enhance the production value of events that no longer take place in-person. How Virtual & Hybrid Can Benefit.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2022

The deal, backed by a growth equity investment from Sunstone Partners and Camden Partners, is positioned as a blend of technology and service to close gaps in the planning process and deliver a full-service solution for meetings ranging from 100 people to more than 200,000. Washington D.C.-based Combined Solution Set.

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Endless Events

MAY 2, 2022

And as we embrace event technology as the base of our events , they’re becoming increasingly more important. That way, you use the analytics of your event to benefit the attendee, not just tracking them for tracking’s sake.” “SMS is an old technology that is coming back.

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Endless Events

MARCH 4, 2019

We have to make sure as an industry we are always thinking about the purpose of the event and not just adding technology because it’s new and shiny. What are the benefits of implementing voice assistants at events? Intro: Welcome to the Event Tech Podcast, where we explore the ever-evolving world of event technology every week.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

What are the benefits of hosting the same event on two separate occasions? Event planners are moving towards the hybrid model because hybrid events have many benefits. When planned asynchronously, those benefits only deepen in their impact. Why asynchronous events? A great asynchronous hybrid event case study is IBTM 2021.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Partnering with event technology and destination experts can help cut through the green myths by taking an action-oriented, big-picture approach. It’s easy to assume that meeting remotely is the more sustainable counterpart to in-person meetings, but what about the energy required to power the massive server farms that enable the technology?

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

The Benefits Of Experiential Event Marketing. The benefits of experiential event marketing highly resemble the benefits of event marketing itself. Remember: event technology solutions alone are not enough to turn your event into a boundary-pushing experience. Engage All Senses. TaxSeason pic.twitter.com/qDsGuQmC4H.

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Endless Events

JULY 24, 2020

We both considered the benefits as well as the difficulties of hybrid events/learning. Similar to the benefits of a 4-day work week, she thinks that hybrid learning will encourage students to be more engaged in the fewer hours that they are sitting in class. It’s a long-term lifestyle change that will benefit everyone involved.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

From camera operators to event hosts, make sure that each team member who has a hand in launching a meeting is fully trained on the technology and any applicable apps, understands what the goals are, knows the end-to-end agenda, and is invested in seamlessly connecting the virtual and live components. Preparation matters.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2021

In today’s episode of Event Tech Podcast, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger talk about one of the most exciting new technologies in the world, or shall we say universe: Starlink. Together, they embark on a journey of exploring the potential benefits of Starlink in events! ” Starlink In Events: Benefits For Event Planners.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

As the world opens up and Covid restrictions are lifted, we will not return to business as we knew it before, largely because of lessons we learned about the benefits of communicating digitally. Integrating Emerging Technology. Vaibhav Jain is founder and CEO of the virtual and hybrid event technology company Hubilo.

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Endless Events

JULY 9, 2021

The events industry went from one of the most stagnant to one that quickly picked up the pace and witnessed a technological evolution that many consider unprecedented. What are the benefits of hybrid? with the fast pace at which vaccination is occurring, the wheels are turning in everyone’s heads once again. Endless to the rescue!

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Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2018

Sure, it’s nice to get your ROI and all, but will your attendees also reap the same benefits? But how exactly do they fit in with the rest of your technology? Technology: a Builder, and a Barrier. Technology has been held in high regard as the best way to build a great event. To Beat Stress, Start from Within.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Events have evolved significantly over the years, and technology has been at the forefront. Event technology has become an essential aspect of planning and executing successful events. However, mastering the art of event technology is critical to planning and hosting a successful event.

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2022

What they are, how to implement them, and their benefits. Event technology, therefore, helps event planners learn what the attendee experience was. They help us manage our schedules, fulfill our requests, and instantly answer questions we might have about the weather, the news, – and events. A Chatbot: Your Digital Assistant.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

As the technology sector within the industry grows, many planners are leaving traditional event planning for event technology jobs. Event technology companies and event management companies regularly host free webinars. Do not just network for your own benefit. Online Courses, Blogs, & Other Free Content.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

Thanks to an absolute boom of event technology solutions , event planners can now craft data-based event strategies and measure their event success better than ever before. Hopefully, some of these will help inspire you to embrace the benefits of event platforms and take your event strategy to the next level. Happy planning!

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Dana Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Technology has improved the way we get out into the world – making it safer, more exciting and, ultimately, more accessible. This technology allows hotel guests to check in and pay using their mobile devices, saving them time and providing a seamless customer experience. Looking to gain a technological edge over your competitors?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Partnership Benefits. Most of the deals take the shape of a 25% to 49% minority position in a thriving MICE company with the added benefit of opening up the shared services and supplier contracts to the owner-operator so everyone benefits.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

“You have to know what you’re trying to accomplish before you even try and think about doing the technology,” urged Brandt Krueger, technical producer, owner of Event Technology Consulting and Smart Meetings’ event tech correspondent, during the Smart Chat Live! webinar, “Top Event Tech Tips From a Year of Change.”.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

Read More: The Great Hospitality Restart The pandemic also sped up technology development. They are creating something brand new with technology that didn’t exist five years before,” Termuende said. Some hospitality companies looking for full-time employees are offering signing bonuses and benefits.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Our employees are the heart and soul of Wynn, and we will continue to work with Local 226 and Local 165 to reach an agreement that provides our employees with competitive wages and benefits, in a work environment that matches our high standards,” Wynn said in a statement.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As travelers grow increasingly engaged with environmental issues, hotels and restaurants around the world are implementing innovative programs to create the greatest environmental benefit while minimizing their impact, allowing guests to feel good about partnering with companies that share their values.

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The Abbi Agency

JANUARY 20, 2022

Connie Anderson, a long-time executive at The Abbi Agency, has been with The Abbi Agency since its early days, and has helped develop the processes, relationships, strategy and vision that led to the company launching powerful integrated campaigns for world-class destinations, technology leaders, governmental agencies and healthcare companies.

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