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Jan 19, 2014
Technology moved from the periphery of last year’s Professional Convention Management Association’s Convening Leaders and became a featured topic at this year’s event held last week in Boston.
Not only was there an education track specifically for technology, but also it was given its own stage in what was known as TechCentral.
TechCentral was a hub of activity throughout the conference. Attendees kept technology vendors busy with hands on demos of some of the newest technology available for planners, as well as some old standbys.
Attendee and panelist, Allison Green,… more
Jan 19, 2014
It was inevitable that the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses™ (WOCN®) Society would implement a mobile app for its annual conference. The rationale around using mobile apps was becoming clearer and mobile platforms were developing into efficient ways to deliver on conference objectives.
Nevertheless, conference attendees weren’t exactly in love with technology and planners had to devise ways to help them let go of the traditional ways to navigate, network and learn during the event.
Aside from the fact that nearly everyone who attends the WOCN conference brings a mobile… more
Jan 19, 2014
Technology moved from the periphery of last year’s Professional Convention Management Association’s Convening Leaders and became a featured topic at this year’s event held last week in Boston.
Not only was there an education track specifically for technology, but also it was given its own stage in what was known as TechCentral.
TechCentral was a hub of activity throughout the conference. Attendees kept technology vendors busy with hands on demos of some of the newest technology available for planners, as well as some old standbys.
Attendee and panelist, Allison Green,… more
Jan 19, 2014
It was inevitable that the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses™ (WOCN®) Society would implement a mobile app for its annual conference. The rationale around using mobile apps was becoming clearer and mobile platforms were developing into efficient ways to deliver on conference objectives.
Nevertheless, conference attendees weren’t exactly in love with technology and planners had to devise ways to help them let go of the traditional ways to navigate, network and learn during the event.
Aside from the fact that nearly everyone who attends the WOCN conference brings a mobile… more
Jan 11, 2014
With some of the biggest shows in the United States taking place in Chicago’s McCormick Place, such as the 2014 International Manufacturing Technology Show, with more than 100,000 attendees, it’s crucial to have a top-of-the-line Wi-Fi network.
The center recently completed state-of-the-art Internet and Wi-Fi upgrade, representing a significant change in their business model for providing Internet services to attendees, exhibitors and show management.
“This Wi-Fi upgrade, though significant on its own, is part of a larger overall plan designed to enhance the customer… more
Jan 11, 2014
With some of the biggest shows in the United States taking place in Chicago’s McCormick Place, such as the 2014 International Manufacturing Technology Show, with more than 100,000 attendees, it’s crucial to have a top-of-the-line Wi-Fi network.
The center recently completed state-of-the-art Internet and Wi-Fi upgrade, representing a significant change in their business model for providing Internet services to attendees, exhibitors and show management.
“This Wi-Fi upgrade, though significant on its own, is part of a larger overall plan designed to enhance the customer… more
Jan 05, 2014
Michael Douglas, business development director, GenieConnect - an event participation solutions provider for the events industry - has released his top 10 predictions for the event technology industry in 2014.
1. Organizers will seek integrated solutions - As technology becomes more prominent within the event industry, customers will have higher expectations of the services that their suppliers provide, and seek integrated solutions for registration, online mapping, mobile apps and audience response.
2. Windows Phone will be the heir to BlackBerry - While… more
Jan 05, 2014
Hanley Wood Exhibitions unveiled a game for mobile devices to build awareness for its World of Concrete trade show brand and engage with concrete professionals.
The game, “Rig Racin’”, now is available in the Apple App Store for iOS devices and Google Play for Android devices.
Game players can steer mixer trucks through three action-packed, challenging game-play environments.
Players must deliver their cement load on time to receive in-game rewards and to advance to more challenging levels throughout the game. The better the player, the more in-game cash the… more
Jan 05, 2014
Hanley Wood Exhibitions unveiled a game for mobile devices to build awareness for its World of Concrete trade show brand and engage with concrete professionals.
The game, “Rig Racin’”, now is available in the Apple App Store for iOS devices and Google Play for Android devices.
Game players can steer mixer trucks through three action-packed, challenging game-play environments.
Players must deliver their cement load on time to receive in-game rewards and to advance to more challenging levels throughout the game. The better the player, the more in-game cash the… more
Jan 05, 2014
Michael Douglas, business development director, GenieConnect - an event participation solutions provider for the events industry - has released his top 10 predictions for the event technology industry in 2014.
1. Organizers will seek integrated solutions - As technology becomes more prominent within the event industry, customers will have higher expectations of the services that their suppliers provide, and seek integrated solutions for registration, online mapping, mobile apps and audience response.
2. Windows Phone will be the heir to BlackBerry - While… more
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Sustainable Spectacles
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