Event Planning & Technology Insights

It’s looking like a full summer of events, and believe it or not, we are excited to do some public speaking in front of large crowds again. OK, maybe a little nervous, too.  But after Zoom and WFH, what message do speakers need to bring to inspire attendees right now? Also, how can they set themselves up for success before they hit the stage? Short answer – it all comes down to making a real connection with the audience. For more about...

The way we meet now is constantly changing. In just a handful of months, we’ve seen the return of marquee in-person events and festivals, virtual events that completely redefine how the world meets, and hybrid experiences we’d only ever dreamed of in science fiction. But what will successful events actually look like in the future, and what does this mean for the future of event planning?  We’ve been thinking about this quite a...

Virtual meetings make it incredibly easy to meet and connect with teams, clients, business partners, and anyone we work with, at any time.  But why do we feel that things still get lost in translation? Or that meetings aren’t always productive? We’ll give you a hint – it’s our meeting habits. Some habits are new, some are old, but almost all of them could use a refresh to make our offices more productive. So to get you started, these...

Even as our new normal seems to change almost daily, big events like CES and Sundance are ready to go no matter what these days.  So how are organizers future proofing events? And what can we all do to stay ahead of event trends? We’ll give you a hint. It all goes back to basics – good content, attendee communication, and good times. For the full breakdown, this is how to be ready for anything when planning your event. Keep it simple....

A full year of in-person events is right around the corner, including major gatherings such as SXSW and Coachella.  But what’s really going behind the scenes to keep everyone safe and healthy at events right now? Also, how much has event safety changed since just last year? Spoiler alert: A lot! Every day new event tech and safety strategies are popping up and catching our eye. So to keep you up to speed, these are our top 5 event safety...

2022 is looking to be a banner year for events. CES already kicked things off with a big success in Las Vegas, and tons of other marquee events are just weeks away.  But which events are we most excited about? And which ones will really show the future of how we meet and connect? We’ve definitely got a few ideas here. In fact, there have been so many interesting events coming back that is actually our second time making this list. ...