This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Eventtechnology has finally become an integral part of our event strategies. It’s taken us many years, even though many event profs have been preaching about numerous benefits of eventtechnology for ages. The pandemic sped up the adoption of technology and software solutions in the events industry.
Rather than having a regular conversation about eventtechnology, Will and Brandt are sharing the contents of a session they led at the FICP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona back in November 2021. They go over several favorite event tech tools, future predictions, and general event planning tips.
Event app platforms have been all the rage for quite some time now in the world of event tech, so it’s only natural that investments in eventplatforms come next. Hopin , the 2019 London-based start-up, is considered a unicorn among event apps. Investments in eventplatforms are a double-edge sword.
Today’s episode of the Event Tech Podcast was inspired by a recent Event Leadership Institute summit where Brandt and Will did a fast rundown on ten eventtechnology trends. Most of the trends have gotten their own standalone Event Tech Podcast episode already. No one wants to download another event app.”
The Event Brew squad is tackling a complex topic today; a topic most event planners have contemplated in the last two years. It’s time to talk about audience engagement on eventplatforms! Event professionals are divided when it comes to implementing eventtechnology to boost audience engagement.
Now and then, the Event Tech Podcast reviews a certain product or service. This week, Brandt and Endless Events’ Kyle Kocinski do a case study on Remo , one of the top 22 eventplatforms to use in 2022. Remo is a map-based virtual eventplatform that has been building events and meetings since 2018.
As listeners of the Event Tech Podcast already know, choosing the right eventplatform is one of the most important decisions event planners can make for their long-term event strategy. Last week, the Endless Events team published the list of the 22 best eventplatforms to use in 2022.
2022 is going to be our best year yet; we’ve embraced exciting new eventtechnology and hybrid events as the way of the future! If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. Which virtual eventplatform features to look for?
We sat down with the Maritz team to ask what top eventtechnology trends they see for 2024 and how they will fundamentally change the meeting professional’s job. It’s really a transformational year in terms of how we’re moving and growing,” said Amy Kramer, market and product innovation leader with Maritz.
If you’re planning a virtual event, you’ll want to have a meeting with a virtual eventproduction company ASAP. But going into a meeting with a virtual eventproduction company unprepared will only drag on the process. Standard Event Questions. Virtual events offer a lot of brand new possibilities.
And that’s why it’s time to talk about virtual eventproduction -again. The #EventIcons podcast strives to talk to the very best in the events world. For those who might not know: Socio is an eventtechnology company that helps enterprises and SMBs optimize their events in more than 40 countries.
What better way to learn more about the exciting world of eventtechnology than listening to an awesome product spotlight episode of the Event Tech Podcast? Today, Will and Brandt bring two guests in to hear an unbiased review of Accelevents , an all-in-one hybrid, and virtual event management platform.
For example, if you are selling or presenting a product through a barcode, you can have the entire product in a physical room—even virtually. With virtual reality, exhibitors can create a virtual room where virtual attendees can see not only the event but also be a part of the physical environment. The Future for Hybrid Events.
If planners choose to evolve their event strategies the old way, they often struggle to allocate their budgets to cover all the new ground that’s been established since the virtual revolution. Roughly speaking, planners divide their entire budget into several distinct ‘areas’ of the event.
Pricing transparency in eventtechnology companies is lacking, to say the least. Many eventplatforms offer no pricing structures at all while others only give ballpark estimates. But as Will and Brandt point out in this episode, transparency is not easy to achieve in the world of SaaS and eventtechnology.
A long-anticipated reckoning after the boom of investment in virtual meeting platforms during Covid and an aggressive return to in-person events has sent many streaming platform companies scrambling to position themselves in the best light for a possible looming merger and acquisition season. In-person Makes a Comeback.
When we talk about the most popular eventplatform features , we typically think of registration and ticketing , integrations, gamification, and analytics reporting, for example. But what good are any of those if event planners are not taught how to use them or if they stop working mid-event?
Thanks to an absolute boom of eventtechnology solutions , event planners can now craft data-based event strategies and measure their event success better than ever before. Event KPIs (key performance indicators) therefore directly drive event ROI and inform how successful was the event.
But 40% of events are expected to be virtual this year, and recreating the excitement of an in-person experience in an online setting can be a challenge. That’s where virtual eventplatforms come into play. For virtual events, the eventplatform is the venue. Benefits of Using Virtual EventPlatforms.
Bizzabo has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for EventTechnologyPlatforms. Gartner defines eventtechnologyplatforms as “tools that enable B2B marketers to execute virtual and/or in-person events for external audiences. Truly great customer service.”
In one of our recent blog posts, we explained why eventtechnology should be the building block of your event strategy. We’re talking about 365 community engagement: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022! No wonder it is one of the biggest event trends to keep an eye on in 2022!
Last week, the Event Tech Podcast hosted Kyle Kocinski as a guest of honor and went over eventtechnology trends and predictions for 2022. Today, the dynamic tech duo picks up where they left off last week, focusing on one 2022 event trend in particular: mergers and acquisitions in the eventtechnology world.
The Event Tech Podcast hosts believe that eventtechnology is an amazing foundation for events. Today, they discuss yet another amazing eventtechnology solution: data-based matchmaking services. Helena elaborates on how she ended up in the eventtechnology space.
In this past year, the events industry has been through quite a shakeup. New trends emerged: we embraced hybrid events , put safety first, and saw an incredible surge in event app platforms. Young professionals as well as seasoned event profs are migrating towards technology companies! .
Welcome to the golden age of eventtechnology! Back in the dark ages, event marketers had a slim handful of solutions to choose from. While these platforms were good, they were limited. The result was that it was difficult to find event management software that fits like a glove. What types of events am I running?
Virtual and hybrid events were nowhere near as common. While every big event already had its own event app, event app design was something only a few businesses dealt with. Eventtechnology is no longer just one aspect of an event. It’s the very heart of hybrid and virtual events!
It boosts audience engagement and helps event planners reach their event goals in quantifiable and seamless ways. No wonder it has become one of the most popular benefits of eventplatforms ! Most eventplatforms on the market offer both in-person as well as virtual event gamification solutions.
Because hybrid events can be broken down into in-person and virtual constituents, many planners worry whether the hybrid event budget is going to double as well. Because virtual events are usually cheaper to produce than in-person events, the hybrid event budget will not be double the traditional event budget.
Follow these six tips to blend event promotions with your 2023 marketing plan seamlessly. Create a Launch Plan Leading Up to Your Big Event Treat your event like it’s the biggest product launch of the decade for your company. Take time to outline the necessary steps to plan a successful event. What’s your budget?
Eventtechnology companies have spent the last 3 years introducing new features and consolidating platforms in an attempt to offer end-to-end turnkey services and robust reporting. This is your chance to tell event tech companies and the world what you think of their products. Take the Survey.
At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the eventtechnology 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.
2022 Event Trends Guide: What You’ll Find. The 2022 event trends guide covers nearly all aspects of the events industry: eventtechnology, production, strategy, and more. We continue with trends for in-person events and dedicate a large portion of the e-book to hybrid events in 2022.
Will and Brandt are joined by a regular guest on the Event Tech Podcast: Endless’ very own Kyle Kocinski. As the mastermind behind the top 22 eventplatforms to use in 2022 , he has a great grasp of where things are going in the ever-evolving world of eventtechnology.
Events are ultimately about community building—a gathering of people around a shared goal, idea, market vertical, story or vision. In the context of today’s corporate, nonprofit and for-profit world, events allow participants to turn slogans, products or ideas into tangible experiences. The playbook is still in production.
Virtual events are here to stay, and to adapt to this change, eventplatforms are beginning to offer more self-service production features to help presenters create amazing content, connect to audiences more effectively, and to enhance the overall virtual event experience. Let’s discuss the basics now.
In this episode, Brandt welcomes back Kyle Kocinski, the Head Of Implementation at Endless Events, to fill Will’s shoes. Some of you might know him already as he joined the show in the past when the tech nerds talked about virtual and hybrid eventplatforms. ” How Much EventTechnology Is Too Much?
Eventtechnology wasn’t even a thing back then. And as we floated through the years, we saw a lot of returns on our early adoption of technology, particularly as it aligned with the community. . ” And then, there are social media platforms. “You’ve got a surplus of eventtechnology tools today.
“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 EventTechnology Consulting and Smart Meetings’ event tech correspondent, during the Smart Chat Live! webinar, “Top Event Tech Tips From a Year of Change.”.
With hybrid events, attendees can choose between attending in-person or online. You can host the event in a smaller (and cheaper) space, which is a bonus. You just need to hook up sound and audio to your eventtechnologyplatform and share your content virtually. Just don’t use platforms like Facebook Groups.
When more than 2,000 meeting professionals gather in person in Las Vegas and 10,000 register to stream Cvent Connect to both learn about new products and experience the platform for themselves. Opening the development doors to third-party developers will make Cvent’s platform stickier and enable more personalization.
Events have evolved significantly over the years, and technology has been at the forefront. Eventtechnology has become an essential aspect of planning and executing successful events. However, mastering the art of eventtechnology is critical to planning and hosting a successful event.
After two years of testing streaming platforms, meeting professionals are asking for more comprehensive solutions and a number of eventtechnology companies have risen to the challenge. How it impacts you: The more turnkey streaming engagement platforms are, the easier it will be to distribute content more widely.
Welcome to the 2024 eventtechnology guide! Not sure you need eventtechnology? of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year 72.5% Think again!
Brandt admits that he never thought of Peloton content as a hybrid event case study. But in this episode, he admits that Peloton indeed ticks off all the hybrid event boxes. They talk about the technology, production, content, diversity, and gamification aspects of Peloton. High Production Value.
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 10,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content