Tools & Apps
Convening Leaders to Employ Virtual Reality Empathy Machines
Virtual reality is transforming media, entertainment, and a range of other industries — including events. Can it also change perspectives?
Breaking Records Using VR at Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting
A virtual-reality simulation at a medical meeting sought to educate in an innovative way — while setting a world record.
The Role of Meetings in the Rise of the Selfie
Is the selfie an unintended consequence of meeting technology?
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.
Two Video Elements to Better Engage Your Audience
Tips for better engagement from Convening Leaders’ Media Studio.
Five Tips for Producing Your Own Video Content
Video tips from Convening Leaders’ Media Studio.
Four Tips for Making Your Own Podcast
Podcast tips from PCMA Convening Leaders’ Media Studio.
Rotary International Tells Immersive Story with VR ‘Empathy Machines’
Rotary International wanted to give attendees a unique glimpse into the organization’s efforts to eradicate polio and establish peace. So they created a massive simultaneous virtual-reality viewing experience.
An App That You Wear
Wearable-tech jewelry keeps a meeting manager on track — and in style.
Yelp Is on the Way
To provide attendees with top drinking and dining options in San Diego, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization partnered with Yelp.
How Much Should You Spend on Marketing Your Meeting?
And where should you spend it? Velvet Chainsaw’s Dave Lutz on what works and what doesn’t.
Data Lessons Learned From a First-Time Beacon User
Beacon technology helped answer some longstanding questions for the Water Quality Association — along with much more.