Event Technology
The Role of Meetings in the Rise of the Selfie
Is the selfie an unintended consequence of meeting technology?
Meetings We Like: Jeff Bezos’ MARS 2018
Because you need to walk a robotic dog, watch a fly-in drone formation, and play beer pong with a robot at a face-to-face event.
Which of MIT’s 10 Breakthrough Technologies Are Event-Industry Game Changers?
MIT Technology Review just published its annual list of 10 technologies that will shape our world. Here are five with direct implications for business events.
What #Eventprofs Need to Know About GDPR
The European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation will come into effect in May. Here’s why event planners need to pay attention.
How to Engage Millennial Attendees
A new study points to key differences in the way millennials and baby boomers prefer to interact, which could affect how conferences are designed.
What Planners Are Getting Wrong About Video Content
Signifyd’s Sourabh Kothari on how event planners go wrong with video — and how to do it right.
6 Technological Breakthroughs That Will Change Health Care
From AI to VR, here are six technological breakthroughs shaping the future of healthcare.
When it Comes to Video, Do This Before You Do Anything Else
Amy Guth on integrating video with business objectives.
Playing Around: What Event Strategists Can Learn From Esports
Yes, there’s an entire industry dedicated to people who play video games competitively. It’s called esports — and there are things it can teach you about compelling online content.
Can Social VR Transform Events?
Putting on a headset can be antisocial — unless it connects an attendee with millions of other users.
Is Your F&B Offering Instagrammable Enough?
Plan your events with a few photo-ready moments in mind.
15 Ways to See the Future of Event Technology
We asked vendors and experts participating in Convening Leaders’ Future of Face2Face space to sum up their take on the future of event technology, in as few words as possible.