Event Technology

When it’s imperative that you keep your attendees connected, here’s what you need to know about Wi-Fi, video feeds, simulcasts, apps, social media, and more. We look at what works and what doesn't, and talk to meeting professionals about their favorites.

Making an Impact as an Event Exhibitor

The co-founders of Backtrack, a mobile app for recording exhibit booth conversations, went the extra mile to make connections and get leads at ECEF 2024. Their experience can help spark ideas for all kinds of exhibitors and sponsors.

BY Curt Wagner August 12, 2024

‘Technology With Purpose’: Have a Valid Business Case When Using AI

Generative AI has swept the business landscape — including the events industry — but it takes time and effort to figure out its best uses.

BY Casey Gale August 6, 2024

The Challenge of Using AI to Enhance Your Writing

There’s a paradox that more users of generative AI are noticing — it can make your writing sound more professional, but also more generic.

BY Barbara Palmer August 5, 2024

How to Make AI Tools Your Silent Partner

For events company owner Valerie Sumner, using PCMA’s Spark and other AI tools to augment company operations is “almost like having another person in the office.”

BY Barbara Palmer July 31, 2024

In the Age of AI, Soft Skills Remain ‘Critically Important’

The focus on learning how to use AI in the workplace shouldn’t come at the expense of cultivating soft skills — it’s humans who inhabit the workplace, after all.

BY Casey Gale July 31, 2024

Measuring an Event’s Carbon Footprint — It’s All in the Details

Two sustainability experts have created a tool to accurately measure an event’s true carbon footprint. Here’s the level of detail required. 

BY Michelle Russell July 22, 2024

It’s Time to Harness AI for Event Success

Event professionals must embrace AI now to stay ahead of competition, according to speakers at an AI-focused ECEF session in May. Here’s how.

BY Vanessa Page July 15, 2024

Keeping Up With Technology Tools

An academic with an entrepreneurial streak offered edUcon participants insights on how technology can elevate events and boost productivity — now and later.

BY Barbara Palmer June 24, 2024

Bringing AI to Life — as a Conference Presenter

An AI-powered robot named Ameca co-presented part of the Welcoming Session at the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) 2024 in Las Vegas, where artificial intelligence in many forms was a hot topic.

BY Barbara Palmer June 6, 2024

Tech Company’s AI Reporter Helps Meeting Attendees Be in Two Places at Once

Siemens AG used AI to spread key insights from an internal leadership meeting to participants — and remote global employees — in record time.

BY Barbara Palmer May 23, 2024

A Change of Scenery — Without Leaving the Ballroom

How the event technology company Encore brought host city Washington, D.C. to a ballroom for a VIP audience.

BY Barbara Palmer April 12, 2024

Do International Attendees Seeking Visas Need Letters of Invitation?

Members of PCMA’s Catalyst community offer meeting manager some guidance on what international attendees need for their visa applications.

BY Convene Editors April 8, 2024

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