Convention centers. Client expectations are motivating convention centers to get techy. Cavernous, cold spaces with free WiFi as the only tech perk are no longer appealing. Now planners can expect to see expanded technologies such as onsite video and production studios for filming an event, capabilities for live streaming, or WiFi access points throughout a venue to ensure on-going high-speed access.
Event-specific apps. An event is almost more enticing to the attendees when there are yummy appetizers and engaging apps. Event-specific apps – from surveys and polls to games and streaming video — work to engage attendees and expand their experience. Look into Pingg for online invitation creation and event management, Evernote to help with delegation and research, or Boomset to help with event registration.
Personalized push notifications. Got a change in the schedule? Need to make an announcement to all your attendees? Personalized push notifications that arrive on attendees’ smartphones allow for instant notification and make last minute change notifications much easier for a planner.
Real time language translation. Critical for those who welcome international attendees to their meeting or convention, real time language software, like Translate Your World or iTranslate, can quickly translate and subtitle presentations, seminars, or speeches into dozens of different languages.
