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Many of us would give our right arm just to attend a live concert right now. The energy, the connection, the music – to feel like a part of something…
Sarah ChristlFebruary 23, 2021
A couple of weeks ago, #EventIcons was all about Meetings Mean Business, the coalition behind Global Meetings Industry Day. As one of the most important days of the year for…
Lindsay Martin-BilbreyApril 9, 2019
So you're having a conference. How are you going to get your audience tuned in and engaged? This week's hot topic is conference engagement and we have the answers you…
Will CurranJuly 18, 2017
Today we are diving into MPI’s World Education Congress. The World Education Congress (WEC) is a gathering where both MPI members and non-members alike come to gain education, network and…
Alex PlaxenMarch 12, 2019
When picking a venue for your event you have two main categories to choose from. You could go for a traditional venue or you could find a unique non-traditional event…
Kaitlin ColstonApril 24, 2014
We have a special show this week! We are joined by two of the key powerhouses that help pull off the Waste Management Open (WM Open), also known as The…
Will CurranAugust 29, 2017
Networking events are always a useful way to get people to come together and form professional and personal bonds. But as with any other event, though, there is a way…
Dan McCarthySeptember 5, 2018
There are so many special memories to be had during the holidays; we get to use the excuse of Thanksgiving or Christmas, New Years or Hanukkah to share moments with…
Austin WalkerNovember 13, 2014
As event professionals, we’re always looking to explore new methods, techniques, and technologies to make each event better than the last. Virtual reality (VR) is a topic we often discuss…
Will CurranJanuary 23, 2023
It's time for an old-fashioned showdown - and one about event hardware, at that! The Event Tech Podcast has been around for over thirty episodes. And over the course of…
Brandt KruegerSeptember 30, 2019
Humor is a great way to lighten the mood of any event. It can range from the speaker giving a funny anecdote at the start of his talk to hiring…
Glenn SantosJune 14, 2015
For many, a corporate meeting is a necessary evil. Sometimes unproductive and often boring, many newer businesses want to remove this practice altogether. Perhaps, we're attacking this problem from the…
Glenn SantosSeptember 8, 2017
There are so many special memories to be had during the holidays; we get to use the excuse of Thanksgiving or Christmas, New Years or Hanukkah to share moments with…
Austin WalkerNovember 13, 2014
Even though digital experiences are our industry's bread and butter right now, some doubts still linger. Because everything is so new, that's more than understandable! And one of the biggest…
Mariana FernandesOctober 29, 2020
Can you ever learn enough about event AV pricing? For anyone out there planning an event, probably not! When you're busy planning, your ultimate goal is always to deliver the…
Will CurranApril 24, 2019
Hiring an AV company for your event isn't all fun and games, especially when AV labor comes into the equation. Truth is when you're going through the process of finding…
Will CurranApril 17, 2019
Have you ever planned an event just because it was routinely scheduled, rather than being held for a specific reason? You’re not alone. An event’s ‘why’ is often overlooked in…
Kristen CooperJuly 26, 2018
When we think of events, our minds automatically go to entertainment, networking opportunities, the stage, and gamification, among many other things. But today, let's take a few steps back and…
Anja GrcarNovember 12, 2021
The holiday parties are upon us, but colder weather means that COVID-19 is on the rise. Many companies may opt to exercise caution and consider pivoting to virtual and hybrid…
Sonja HaydenDecember 20, 2022
Event platforms can be an event planner's best friend. They have become the building block of a modern event strategy because they offer continuous audience engagement and help event planners…
Anja GrcarMarch 18, 2022
You've all heard about AR and VR at events. The terms have been buzzwords for years now, they are constantly on the biggest trends lists and talked about. But how…
Brandt KruegerFebruary 13, 2019
The Endless Events implementation team evaluated over 500 event technologies for this year’s report. The scoring consisted of customer reviews, user experience, native and unique features, price, accessibility enhancements, integrations,…
Anja GrcarNovember 29, 2021
Events are complicated things. You need to get a lot of things right to create memorable events. That's why as an event manager, you need to have a bagful of…
Glenn SantosDecember 16, 2016
If there's one thing we're not short of these days, it's choice. In fact, we have too many options for everything which leads to its own problems. For this week,…
Glenn SantosMarch 24, 2017
It's Wednesday, so you know what this means - it's time to talk DSM! Well, actually, it's time for another episode of Whiteboard Wednesday. And today, we just so happen…
Will CurranAugust 7, 2019
This week we are focusing on the ROI of events: Aligning internal stakeholders to achieve organizational goals through events. We've put together an awesome panel of industry leaders! Our guests…
Will CurranSeptember 20, 2016
It's Monday, which means it's time for another episode of the Event Tech Podcast! Will is really excited to talk about event staffing today. It's a topic that he's talked…
Will CurranNovember 8, 2021
As we continue to transition out of the pandemic and into 2023, the effects of economic downturn, layoffs, and budget cuts are felt across the tech industry. And with record-breaking…
Will CurranFebruary 6, 2023