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.

The Role of Meetings in the Rise of the Selfie

Is the selfie an unintended consequence of meeting technology?

BY Barbara Palmer March 28, 2018

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.

BY Michelle Russell March 21, 2018

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.

BY Michelle Russell March 2, 2018

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.

BY Convene Editors February 21, 2018

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.

BY Convene Editors February 21, 2018

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.

BY Casey Gale February 19, 2018

6 Technological Breakthroughs That Will Change Health Care

From AI to VR, here are six technological breakthroughs shaping the future of healthcare.

BY Barbara Palmer February 13, 2018

When it Comes to Video, Do This Before You Do Anything Else

Amy Guth on integrating video with business objectives.

BY Casey Gale February 2, 2018

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.

BY Jasmine Zhu February 1, 2018

Can Social VR Transform Events?

Putting on a headset can be antisocial — unless it connects an attendee with millions of other users.

BY Barbara Palmer January 30, 2018

Is Your F&B Offering Instagrammable Enough?

Plan your events with a few photo-ready moments in mind.

BY Jasmine Zhu January 23, 2018

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.

BY Michelle Russell January 16, 2018

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