Tag: event technology

As event marketers plan for the return of in-person events, they’re budgeting for a fresh slate of technologies and tools designed to attract attendees back to events and keep them safe once there. Shelley Hodgkinson, senior director-event solutions at Walmart, described the “new budget” her team is preparing to build in EM’s webinar, Mastering Event […]

A quick Google search of the term “extended reality” would have you believe it’s a blanket phrase used to encompass all of the “realities”—AR, VR and MR. But the technology is much more nuanced. When you break it down, the use of extended reality generally requires LED video walls and flooring to form a backdrop […]

Technology experts talk data, logistical challenges and having a seat at the table They say using technology for technology’s sake isn’t a winning strategy, but what if it’s not even an option? A study conducted by Eventsforce revealed a lack of technology expertise in the event industry, with 47 percent of respondents reporting they have […]

MWC Barcelona was the catalyst, but a wave of event cancelations are being announced in real time as the coronavirus (Covid-19) continues to spread at an unprecedented rate. Many cancellations pertain to global shows like MWC and Cisco Live: Melbourne, but U.S. cancellations are also beginning to crop up as reports of how the virus […]

With a massive footprint, taking over a dozen venues across Las Vegas, CES 2019 continues to be the industry jumping-off point and proving ground for technological innovation and, in our case, experience design and engagement. As we hit the ground running on day one of the show Jan. 8, we noticed more experiences than any […]