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Brandt & Will’s Event Technology Trends 2022

Endless Events

This week’s Event Tech Podcast episode is a little bit different. Rather than having a regular conversation about event technology, Will and Brandt are sharing the contents of a session they led at the FICP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona back in November 2021.

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How Event Technology Will Benefit Your Events

Endless Events

Event technology 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 event technology for ages. Event Technology Provides Analytics & Data.

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10 Event Technology Trends: Hot Or Hype?

Endless Events

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 event technology trends. Most of the trends have gotten their own standalone Event Tech Podcast episode already.

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Why Event Technology Companies Lack Pricing Transparency

Endless Events

Pricing transparency in event technology companies is lacking, to say the least. Many event platforms offer no pricing structures at all while others only give ballpark estimates. Costs depend on the size of the event and the features planners want to implement.

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Elevate Your Event: The Top 8 Benefits of Attendee Tracking

Endless Events

The events industry is waking up to the importance of event data for reaching event marketing goals and proving ROI. A vast source of valuable data is attendee tracking – one of the most powerful ways event professionals can measure event marketing success.

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How to Choose Event Technology, Should Cost be the Main Factor?

Endless Events

Today on the Event Tech Podcast we are talking all about how to choose event technology and why cost should not be the sole deciding factor. Cost is always a factor when planning events but if it shouldn’t be the deciding factor when choosing event tech then what should be?

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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. .

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Event Notifications: How To Best Notify Attendees?

Endless Events

There are many ways to send out event notifications: via email, SMS, private messaging apps, and event platforms. And as we embrace event technology as the base of our events , they’re becoming increasingly more important. Emails: Overused Event Notifications.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers.

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Event Technology Trends That Improve the In-Person Attendee Experience

BCD Meetings & Events

Technology can help achieve a well-rounded event and transform the onsite experience – whether the objective is to enhance human connections, captivate attendees, customize spaces, or design frictionless visitor experiences. As often as we hear it, it’s true.

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The Onsite Event Technology Guide

Stova

This guide was developed to help event planners around the world make better, more strategic decisions when it comes to onsite event technology. Discover what technology to use and how it will help to improve attendee satisfaction and event ROI.

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Bizzabo Announces Launch of Klik Experiential Wearable Event Technology

Bizzaboo

Bizzabo announces the launch of Klik Experiential , wearable technology for flagship events. . Looking ahead, 85% of event organizers plan to host at least three in-person events in 2023, with 35% planning to host at least 10, according to a recent Bizzabo survey.

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The 2021 Onsite Event Technology Guide

Stova

This guide was developed to help event planners around the world make better, more strategic decisions when it comes to onsite event technology. Discover what technology to use and how it will help to improve attendee satisfaction and event ROI.

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MeetGreenChat – Risks Rewards Resilience with Event Technology

Meet Green

This month’s #MeetGreenChat was all about the risks, rewards, and resilience of event technology. The discussion touched upon a variety of technologies but did not cover it all. What cool technology have you seen at an event you have attended or planned?

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers.

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5 Ways Your Event May Be Excluding Attendees

Stova

When planning an event or conference for your organization, it's crucial you choose a venue that meets these guidelines and allows individuals who use mobility devices to easily navigate from room to room. Event Technology Live Event Technology Virtual Event Technology

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Hybrid Event Technology to Put You a Step Ahead

Eventbrite

As restrictions on in-person events are being lifted in certain communities, live events are becoming a possibility again — but not everyone will be ready to return to in-person gatherings just yet. Hybrid events, which can […].

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What Metrics Should You Use for Attendee Engagement?

Endless Events

On the last episode of #EventIcons, Erica Bishaf said , “A lot of organizations put about 60 – 80% of financial risk into one live event.” Unsurprisingly, companies are heavily invested in attendee satisfaction. Ryan is the founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Event Farm.

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Top 4 Selection Criteria for Event Technology in 2023

Stova

What matters most in event technology in the year ahead? Having a partner that knows what the market wants now and which technologies will matter most is important, but with hundreds of options available, how do you find the right fit? An all-in-one event platform fits the bill.

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How To Increase Event Platform Adoption Rates

Endless Events

Your brand went through the time and expense to set up a unique event platform; Whether it’s a web-based platform or an app, you have tons of fun features, tools, and resources in the platform for your attendees. So, how can you increase your event platform adoption rates?

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How to Get Attendees Onsite, On Time

Stova

You’ve planned it, organized the details, and envisioned your event from start to finish. With our pro tips, you can be confident attendees will show up onsite and on time to every event you’ve worked hard to build. They say, "if you build it, they will come."

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Hybrid Event Technology to Put You a Step Ahead

Eventtia

Technology is the key to any successful hybrid event. All hybrid events always have at least one virtual component, and virtual components always rely upon technology. Event Technology: The Concept. Event Technology Enhancing Experience.

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Webinar: How to Evaluate and Maximize Your Event Technology

Convene by PCMA

The past year has brought an explosion of different technology tools for event management. As the industry returns to in person and hybrid events it is essential that we take a look at our event technology tools.

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The Essential Guide to Onsite Event Technology 2023

Stova

The Essential Guide to Onsite Event Technology This guide was developed to help event planners around the world make better, more strategic decisions when it comes to onsite event technology. Discover what technology to use and how it will help to improve attendee satisfaction and event ROI. Despite its importance, event planners still struggle when it comes to fully understanding onsite event technology.

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How Attendees Can Find Their Voice at Virtual Events

Stova

One of the challenges event software providers and event professionals have to overcome (still) while hosting virtual events is: how can we ensure that our platform is capable of giving a voice to virtual attendees? It's ambitious and yet crucial to your event's success.

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Bizzabo Wins Best Event Management Platform at 2022 Event Technology Awards

Bizzaboo

We are excited to announce that Bizzabo was named “Best Event Management Platform” at the 2022 Event Technology Awards in London. The awards ceremony took place at Event Tech Live London , and winners were selected by a panel of international event industry experts. .

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New Event Technology Our Experts Are Excited About

ITA Group

New Event Technology Our Experts Are Excited About. The latest technology trends can improve your events and help you better prove your return on investment (ROI). In the age of the digital transformation, new forms of event tech seem to be popping up nearly every day.

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Top Event Technology Trends: 6 Must-Know Innovations for 2022 and Beyond

Social Tables

Knowing event technology trends — and adopting the most valuable ones — gives planners and venues the competitive advantage. Studies show that using event technology can increase attendance by 20 percent and increase productivity by 27 percent. . Digital event invitations.

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Digital Innovation At Events – #EventIcons Episode 106

Endless Events

In the in events industry data is the new gold. Wouldn’t you love to get inside your attendees minds to better your event? With digital innovation at events now you can. Find out how to get important data about your attendees such as what parts of your event they spent the most time in, who they are networking with and beyond. Having access to this type of data allows for you to create the best experience possible for your events in the future.

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Layoffs and Fresh Investments in Virtual Meeting Platforms Mark Next Stage in Streaming Evolution

Smart Meetings

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.

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Why Good Virtual Events Cost Money

Endless Events

When it comes to virtual and hybrid events, some people think, “Eh, let’s just host the event on Zoom and call it a day.” But if we’re being sincere, Zoom-based events aren’t the best. Why Can’t I Host a Virtual Event on Zoom? Poll attendees. Host hybrid events.

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The Impact Of VR On Virtual Events & Digital Experiences

Endless Events

And all of this happened thanks to the wonderful opportunities put forward by technology. We saw it with the emergence of virtual event platforms that offered everything from AI matchmaking to virtual booths. VR For Virtual Events: A New Frontier.

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Improving Your Attendee Experience: Design Thinking For Events – #EventIcons Episode 162

Endless Events

This week’s episode of #EventIcons will tackle the amazing world of design thinking for events. Your favorite podcast will have a few episodes dedicated to design, and how it impacts the world of events coming up. As such, today we’re talking all about design thinking, and how this solution-based approach can be an asset for event planners. Are you looking to create a more engaging event? Click here to download our free event planning checklist.

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The Digital Divide: Will The Rush To The Metaverse Leave People Behind?

Endless Events

The Event Tech Podcast is often so excited about all the innovation, new event platforms, and other event tech solutions on the market that we forget to talk about the digital divide in the events industry. Attendees need Wi-Fi to access virtual events.

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Planning Golf Events: How Event Technology Fuels Design at the Phoenix Open

Social Tables

For the fourth consecutive year, CORT Events partnered with Waste Management and the the Phoenix Open to provide event design expertise to one of the largest golf tournaments on the PGA Tour. 4 in Scottsdale, Arizona, the event at TPC Scottsdale -Champions Course required various staging areas, including VIP and sponsor areas, catering to over 650,000 attendees. Three key design characteristics CORT brought to golf event planning.

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Has the Pandemic Changed How Planners Think About Event Technology?

Convene by PCMA

Convene asked individuals from inside and outside the business events industry to talk about behaviors and other changes brought on by the pandemic that are lasting, and in particular, to share which ones they think are likely to transform events.

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Get Ready to Explore New Event Technologies at #IMEXpitch

MeetingPool

Part of what makes the IMEX Frankfurt so memorable within the events industry is #IMEXpitch, a program designed to showcase start-up companies and their new technology products. Attendees have the opportunity to learn more about five exciting up-and-comers, handpicked by a panel of industry-expert judges that features our own Tara Thomas of The Meeting Pool […]. Events Event Industry IMEX Industry Events Technology

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Can We Rely On Event Platforms For Audience Engagement?

Endless Events

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 event platforms! Event Platforms Are A Tool: Use It Wisely.

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InEvent wins “Best Conference Technology (under 10,000 attendees)”

InEvent

On 3 November 2021, InEvent was announced the winner in the category of Best Conference Technology (under 10,000 attendees) at the Event Technology Awards. Awards Business Event Technology best conference technology

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Ziotag: Creating A Searchable Content Database For Attendees

Endless Events

When an event reaches the end, most planners forget all the amazing content opportunities it can still provide. And especially now with virtual events , the possibilities are endless. They’re at your disposal and, if you make good use of them, at the disposal of your attendees.

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5 Event Tech Tools to Know

Stova

Techn ology is one of the most important event planning tools you can use to execute engaging events. Event Technology Live Event Technology Virtual Event Technology

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Here’s Why Technology Should Be At The Core Of Your Event Strategy

Endless Events

We’ve said time and time again that the events industry is changed forever. The pandemic normalized virtual events and accelerated the adoption of various event tech solutions. Additionally, hybrid events have established themselves as the way of the future.

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The Approach To Virtual: Not All Tech Is Created Equal

Endless Events

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been focusing on bringing to the limelight the incredible stories of event profs who fought the pandemic and came out stronger on the other side. And as everyone has seen, there’s a lot of technology out there right now.