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 Sunshine Act Effect

A paradigm shift in the relationships between doctors and vendors is creating new approaches to learning — like a virtual education format for physicians modeled after online poker.

BY David McMillin June 1, 2017

This App Will Help You Find The Cheapest Flights Possible

Skyscanner keeps an eye on airfare fluctuations, so that you don’t have to.

June 1, 2017

How Lufthansa’s FlyingLab Maximizes Your Travel Time

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a conference. Lufthansa’s FlyingLab is taking the conference attendee experience to new heights.

BY David McMillin June 1, 2017

3 New Ways to Think About Learning

At the digitalNow conference, the focus was on how digital technology is changing everything associations do — especially how they approach delivering education.

BY Christopher Durso May 12, 2017

The Clarity Money App Can Help You Manage Your Personal Budget Seamlessly

‘Seeing how all of those smaller charges add up really made me think about what was important versus what I could cancel.’

May 1, 2017

Designing Conference Environments That Turn Attendees Into Active Participants

Large space, small space, open space. How do you make sure that your venue is the best fit for your content?

BY Christopher Durso May 1, 2017

How Artificial Intelligence Will Elevate Human Interaction

As robots and artificial intelligence become more commonplace, the conference industry has a bright future, says tech expert Inma Martinez.

BY Michelle Russell April 18, 2017

This App Will Help You Never Be Late Again

Is it better to walk, take a cab, or use public transportation? This free app helps you weigh the options.

BY Barbara Palmer April 3, 2017

Re-Imagining Medical Education for Tomorrow’s Doctors

Preparing for the future of medical education and medical conferences — from team-based learning, to physician wellness, to reimbursement.

BY Christopher Durso March 23, 2017

Social Tables Pocket Planner Takes Care of the Math And Frees You Up To Think Creatively

A key quality of a business-event professional is the ability to parse  decisions that can be made on the spot versus those that need creative resolutions. An app that enables

March 17, 2017

An Extraterrestrial Site Visit

Lessons learned for live experiences from the second annual Virtual Reality Pitchfest in Brooklyn.

BY Barbara Palmer March 13, 2017

How the Digital Experience Institute Streamed PCMA Convening Leaders 2017 All Over the Globe

The broadcast offered live coverage of PCMA Convening Leaders 2017 to a far-flung remote audience.

BY Convene Editors March 1, 2017

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