Category: Case Studies

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ASN Delivered an Exceptional Virtual Experience to a Record Number of Attendees at their Annual Conference – Here’s How

NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE emerged as a new event when the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) canceled its flagship in-person meeting, Nutrition 2020, in response to COVID-19 concerns.

The organization says this about the new event:

“With a high number of abstract submissions and registration numbers that put ASN on track to have the largest meeting in its history, ASN’s Board of Directors and leadership team has remained committed to delivering an experience the nutrition community craves.”

Read more at: https://www.cadmiumcd.com/blog/asn-nutrition-2020-live-online/

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How SEO Firm Moz Successfully Reimagined Its Flagship Event as Virtual

SEO software company Moz hosts its in-person convention, MozCon, each July in Seattle. The annual event usually attracts around 1,700 attendees and spans three days of sessions and activities.

This year, like so many other companies, Moz was forced to cancel its live event and find a way to deliver value to attendees online instead. With less than three months to pivot to a virtual platform, the team at Moz set out to create an innovative experience that they could provide virtually.

Read more at: https://www.eventmanagerblog.com/moz-virtual-event-case-study

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CES 2021 Is Going Virtual! Now What?

The annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association known as CES has long been considered the digital stage for innovation. From its Westworld-inspired activations to the exciting technology it presents to its tech-savvy audience, CES has consistently been pushing forward. And yet again, the people behind the show seem to be at the forefront of change. Because it’s recently been announced that CES 2021 will be entirely virtual, keeping up with the latest trend.

Read more at: https://helloendless.com/ces-2021-is-going-virtual-now-what/

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Coronavirus and Your Event: Tips and Resources

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is likely top of mind as you’re thinking about your events. We stand with you and are here to support your needs to ensure you, and your attendees, are well-prepared and safe in gathering at an event.

We are closely monitoring the official guidance from health authorities, local governments, and the World Health Organization in order to support the health and well-being of our global community.

Read more at: https://www.eventbrite.com/blog/coronavirus-and-your-event/

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IMEX Frankfurt Canceled, Taking Events Virtual & More

IMEX Frankfurt 2020 Cancels due to the global outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). Previously scheduled for May 12-14 in Germany, IMEX Frankfurt will not go on as planned, according to show officials. IMEX Group Chairman Ray Bloom and CEO Carina Bauer issued the following letter yesterday morning detailing the cancellation: It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the cancellation of this year’s IMEX in Frankfurt (due to take place 12-14 May). We know that this will come as an enormous disappointment, not only to the exhibitors, buyers and industry professionals who were due to attend the show, but also to the global business events community.

Read more at: https://www.aventri.com/blog/connect-weekly-imex-frankfurt-canceled-taking-events-virtual-more

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The Top Tech Events in Asia in 2020

The event business probably puts on the most incredible meetings and public expos in the world, as it’s a great chance to exhibit creative thoughts and striking new ideas. Include them in your tech event calendar events list in 2019 to anticipate the many great events in 2020 with us!

Read more at: https://www.globalsignin.com/blog-events/the-top-tech-events-in-asia-in-2020/

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12 IMAGINATIVE EVENTS FROM TWITTER

Twitter hosts a number of unique events and experiential marketing initiatives every year. Read on to learn the secrets behind their success.

Twitter is one of the most popular social media networks on the planet. Every month, more than 300 million people from every corner of the world use the platform to engage with their followers, post their ideas and opinions, and catch up on the latest international news stories.

Read more at: https://blog.bizzabo.com/twitter-event-marketing

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20 CAN’T-MISS AI EVENTS IN 2020

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is progressing at an amazing rate. As new developments are made, top-notch conferences are founded to educate the world on its many uses and benefits. This post will cover 20 can’t-miss AI events for 2020 to keep you updated on this revolutionary technology.

We usually think of artificial intelligence as a new technology. In fact, AI has been theorized and dreamed about for thousands of years.

Read more at: https://blog.bizzabo.com/ai-events

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28 CAN’T-MISS VR AND AR EVENTS IN 2020

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are no longer figments of our imaginations – they’ve come to life! We’ve compiled 28 events dedicated to VR and AR to keep you up to date and involved with this innovative and revolutionary technology.

Once only seen in movies or described in storybooks, technology has advanced far enough to allow VR and AR to not only work, but to be reproduced at a commercial and consumer level. A new age has dawned and companies can now base their business models around these advanced technologies.

Read more at: https://blog.bizzabo.com/ar-vr-events

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21 MUST-ATTEND MACHINE LEARNING CONFERENCES IN 2020

Looking to attend a Machine Learning event or two this year? We’ve listed 21 of the top conferences happening in 2020.

The term “machine learning” was first coined in 1959 by Arthur Samuel, a pioneer in the fields of computer gaming and artificial intelligence. It refers to the study of algorithms that computer systems use to perform specific tasks without receiving step-by-step instructions.

Read more at: https://blog.bizzabo.com/machine-learning-events

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INTERACTIVE AND IMMERSIVE: OUR AV TECHNOLOGY AT EVENT TECH LIVE 2019

AV TECH CAN BE MORE THAN A BACKDROP TO YOUR EXHIBITION; IT CAN BE THE STAR OF THE SHOW

Truly innovative AV technology should not only demonstrate what is currently achievable in the industry; but ignite the inspiration of what could be possible.

At Event Tech Live this year, we demonstrated the exciting possibilities of using interactive and immersive AV technology, giving visitors the chance to actively engage with our brand on a new level.

Read more at: https://smart-av.com/interactive-immersive-etl/

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WEC 2019 Wrap Up: Gamification, Networking Events, & More

This week marks the end of another WEC conference by MPI in Toronto. Aventri was onsite helping planners optimize their meetings and events, and noticed that not only did WEC focus on teaching attendees how to create shared experiences during their events, WEC also exceeded any attendees expectations. With educational sessions on social media in the WEC Villages, networking parties, #MeetingsToo sessions, and more, WEC 2019 was a conference not to be missed.

Read more at: https://www.aventri.com/blog/wec-2019-wrap-up-gamification-networking-events-more

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Case study: community event showcases student learning and encourages engagement through event app

The Oakleigh State School (OSS) in Brisbane recently hosted a community event to enable students to showcase their learning. The Oakleigh STEAM Showcase was a key strategy of their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) agenda. Entegy Partner, Eventium worked with the school to deliver an event app including scavenger hunt, raffle, schedule, map, sponsors, exhibitors and other event information.

Read more at: https://entegy.com.au/2019/05/15/case-study-community-event-showcases-student-learning-and-encourages-engagement-through-event-app/

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Streamlining Registration At Large Events With Face Recognition [Case Study]

Keller Williams (KW) Family Reunion is one of the real estate industry’s most powerful training events. The inaugural event took place in 2005 in Las Vegas and attracted an audience of 7,400 people. In 2019, the four-day conference in New Orleans welcomed a crowd of over 18,000 people.

More information: https://www.eventmanagerblog.com/face-recognition-case-study

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20 MUST-ATTEND MACHINE LEARNING CONFERENCES IN 2019

Looking to attend an AI event or two this year? We’ve listed 20 of the top machine learning conferences in 2019.

The term “machine learning” was first coined in 1959 by Arthur Samuel, a pioneer in the fields of computer gaming and artificial intelligence. It refers to the study of algorithms that computer systems use to perform specific tasks without receiving step-by-step instructions.

More information: https://blog.bizzabo.com/machine-learning-events

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3 Reasons Mobile Event Apps Fail

Mobile event apps are practically a requirement for sophisticated conferences and corporate events. They help attendees feel confident, connected, and informed at your event. Not offering one — or offering a half baked solution — can make your event appear amateur, unpolished, or low-tech.

More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/blog/academy/3-reasons-mobile-event-apps-fail/

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8 Reasons Why Event Apps Fail and How to Avoid Them

Sophisticated, complex conference with loads of prelections, panel discussions, and many other time-consuming activities. Additionally the venue with huge space covering many rooms and a crowd of attendees. Can you imagine attending such an event without using an adequate tool like event app? Me neither. Yet not always event applications enrich the meeting. Sometimes it’s just the opposite!

More information: https://blog.meetingapplication.com/reasons-event-apps-fail/

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Event Apps: How to Save $30K in Printing [Case Study]

This is a case study from Melissa Del Monte, Senior Marketing Associate, and Priscilla Vidal, Product Marketing Manager, Cvent. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies.

This case study investigates how the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals achieved 97% engagement with their event app, an increase of 51% over four years. Furthermore, the event eliminated paper and printing to save $30k and 150 staff hours.

More information: https://www.eventmanagerblog.com/event-apps-case-study

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Five Less-Than-Obvious Mistakes You Might Be Making With Your Event Tech

There’s no such thing as a mistake-free event, though some mistakes are bigger than others. Here are a few subtle tech blunders you might be making with your own events — you might not even know you’re making them.

Everyone makes mistakes — even the most seasoned event planner. The difference between people who succeed in the event management field and those that don’t isn’t that the former does things perfectly.

More information: https://blog.hubilo.com/five-mistakes-event-tech/

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The New Era of Event Technology

I am not sure if you noticed, but things are changing pretty fast in event technology. Nobody seems to say anything about it. The perfect scenario to drop a very, very long post on you with an analysis of what the hell is happening.

It seems times are mature enough to sit down and look back at the past couple of years and ahead to the next two, to understand what is happening.

More information: https://www.eventmanagerblog.com/the-new-era-of-event-technology

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Grand Visual kicks-off an augmented reality football experience for Coca-Cola

Today, Grand Visual kicks-off a unique, large-format Augmented Reality experience at Zürich’s main train station for Coca-Cola. The campaign celebrates the FIFA World Cup and the soft drinks brand continued support of the game. Lucky fans get to experience firsthand, what it’s like to play alongside Switzerland’s Xherdan Shaqiri on-screen.

More information: https://www.eventindustrynews.com/news/brand-agencies/grand-visual-kicks-off-an-augmented-reality-football-experience-for-coca-cola

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Eight Meetings Tech Trends to Watch for 2018

These are exciting times. The rate of technology change is accelerating with thousands of ideas, apps and innovations bubbling up to help meeting planners, exhibitors, venues and other meeting participants to do their jobs better and improve the attendee experience.

This annual review covers many of the major events technology trends to watch for this coming year.

More information: https://www.corbinball.com/article/29-futurism/219-eight-meetings-tech-trends-to-watch-for-2018

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Zello: The App to Replace Radios at Events [Review]

Zello is a push-to-talk app that allows event teams to communicate via smartphones and devices using WiFi or cell data. Here is our review.

Zello: What Is It?

Zello uses voice communication to relay messages in real time. It works via an app installed on a smartphone. Zello can be used instead of event radios as a live communication tool for teams. It allows completely private channels and group chat.

More information: https://www.eventmanagerblog.com/zello-app

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No Internet? No Problem. Our Cashless & Entry System Works Anywhere!

One way to ensure your events remain unique, innovative and exciting is to host them in weird and wonderful places. Another is to ensure your events are kitted out with the latest event technologies, such as a cashless payment system and a rapid entry management solution, replacing the need for cash and paper tickets, taking your whole event digital.

More information: https://www.nutickets.com/blog/cashless-entry-anywhere/

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Why Event Apps Take Your Event to the Next Level

Wow–it’s been almost 10 years since the App Store opened! It’s hard to think back to a time when iPhones didn’t exist. In July 2008 (almost exactly 10 years ago) the first mobile app was published and Apple launched the App Store. Thus, introducing the world to the mobile app. Little did we know the impact these apps would have on our relationships, businesses and day to day life.

More information: https://www.core-apps.com/blog/event-apps-take-events-to-the-next-level/

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Beacons: Finally, The Real Deal

It’s every organizers worst nightmare – an inability to communicate with attendees. With 100 things a minute happening, it is easy to look past a quick message welcoming attendees to lunch or thanking the overall sponsor for the expo hall.

Let your event technology provider take that worry off your plate. Simply adding in a couple of event beacons will both enhance communication and open up numerous sponsorship opportunities…that’s right organizer friends – SPONSORSHIP.

More information: https://www.core-apps.com/blog/event-beacon-technology-finally-the-real-deal/

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[INFOGRAPHIC] What Improvement Can Technology Make in Event Management Industry?

Event management is one of the most detail-oriented branches of project management where you need to address any issues that crop up on-the-spot and the luxury of analyzing the issue in detail is not available to you. The live experience of a large-scale event brings its own challenges that one might not anticipate. The policy of “hope for the best and prepare for the worst” appropriately describes the planning process in Event Management industry.

More information: https://www.cadmiumcd.com/blog/infographic-event-tech-improvements/

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How Live-Streaming Events Can Help Associations Boost Revenue and Membership Engagement

Without doubt, one of the biggest issues for associations these days is membership recruitment and retention. It doesn’t matter if your association offers personal membership, organisational membership or a mix of the two; all associations face challenges when it comes to membership.

The acceleration of social media and technology over the last few years hasn’t made things easier either.

More information: https://www.eventsforce.com/blog/how-live-streaming-events-can-help-associations-boost-revenue-and-membership-engagement/

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How AR and VR Can Enhance Your Next Event

Augmented reality and virtual reality are two of the biggest buzzwords in the technology industry right now, and for good reason. The technology, although not brand new, is developing rapidly and has huge potential to impact nearly every industry. From the fun implementation of AR in the popular Pokémon Go game to the life-changing uses in a hospital setting to practice difficult surgeries, there seems to be no limit to the impact of AR and VR on various industries.

More information: https://blog.cvent.com/events/enhance-your-event-with-ar-vr/

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The Business of Events: Marketing Your Mobile Event App

If you want to successfully market your mobile event app, you have to be organized. Follow these three steps to stay on track.

Prepare

Creating a plan ahead of time will help lead to better mobile event app adoption. 

  • Design website banners that read “Download This App Now.”
  • Write app teaser emails and social media tweets.

More information: https://blog.cvent.com/events/business-events-marketing-mobile-event-app/