Event Planning & Technology Insights

It was like something out of Black Mirror. The CrowdStrike outage derailed or threatened to derail multiple industries, including ours. It was the sort of global event that most people wouldn’t have assumed possible—until it happened. It was a dramatic example of the importance of that age-old phrase: expect the unexpected.  Many event planners may wonder, “Is there anything we can do if it happens again?” While such a wide-scale outage is...

It’s the question on every planner’s mind—“Why?” What drives attendees to register, pack their bags, and make the trip to attend an event? Understanding the varied answers to this question will empower you to create personalized event-planning strategies.  This approach is one aspect of human-centric event planning, a perspective on the industry that emphasizes the human experience to maximize engagement, satisfaction, and connection. The...

Creating a fantastic speaker lineup is one of the most crucial parts of planning a successful event! The right speakers can draw crowds and inspire your audience, all while electrifying your event goals. The power of a good speech, am I right? In this guide, we’ll walk you through six essential steps in curating an engaging and impactful speaker lineup. From defining your goals to speaker spreadsheets, we’ll go over everything you need to...