Tools & Apps
‘The Only Skill That Most of Us Need Is Curiosity’
The best way for event planners to use AI image generator? It helps to have a level of cultural competence, and the advice of a tech expert and EDI consultant.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Market Your Event App
Event apps can enhance the in-person event experience for attendees — but you’ve got to get them to engage first. Here are a few tips on how to encourage app use before and during an event.
New and Improved Tech Labs at Convening Leaders 2024
Tech Labs, a format that launched at EduCon 2023, is returning to Convening Leaders in an updated version.
The Rise of LinkedIn
The popularity of social media’s most businesslike channel — LinkedIn — has exploded in recent years, including among event professionals.
10 Tips for Event Professionals Using LinkedIn
In the last two decades, LinkedIn has evolved far beyond a platform where professionals could post their resumes. Here are ideas for getting the most out of LinkedIn from three savvy event pros.