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Tech Connects: How to Use Event Technology to Support Networking

Stova

According to Skift research , nearly half of all events still maintain a strong virtual component, and half of those are purely virtual. Networking is what distinguishes a virtual event from a glorified webinar, and it also remains the core value of live, in-person events.

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Think Event Technology Is Still a Man’s World? Think again. 

Smart Meetings

Meet the ‘Smart Women’ of Encore What if the push to restaff event technology roles is actually an opportunity to bring more diverse points of view to the field? The group organizes an annual holiday gift guide in support of women, veteran and minority-owned businesses and acts as a forum for conversation and networking.

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Event Technology: The Ultimate Guide for 2024

Bizzaboo

Welcome to the 2024 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? 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!

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Smart Moves in Chicago, Atlanta and More

Smart Meetings

Brad Poarch Brad Poarch, Event Production Network Event Production Network (EPN) welcomes Poarch as its new president. EPN encompasses 28 member locations and creates 30,000 annual experiences championing the latest in AV technology.

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Event Technology: The Ultimate Guide for 2023

Bizzaboo

Welcome to the 2023 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? According to Gartner’s 2022 Technology Marketing Benchmark Survey , tech and service providers allocate 26.9% of their marketing program budget to hosted and sponsored events. . What is event technology?

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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

Endless Events

Additionally, the up-and-coming events people can work in-house or for event agencies. Some choose to start their own companies once their network is big enough. . The events industry has changed dramatically in the past two years. They can also pivot to becoming event managers or event marketers.

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Elevate Your Event: The Top 8 Benefits of Attendee Tracking

Endless Events

Heat maps show the attendees’ real-time location and can even help planners make real-time strategic changes to the event layout. They can monitor the exhibit floor, networking sessions, ingress, egress, and other behavior patterns. CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS MADE EASY. MEASURE AND PROVE EVENT ROI.

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