π Welcome to 2024, Cvent Community! Let's kick off this week with our Huddle of the Week post!
As we embark on this new year, filled with opportunities and excitement, let's dive into the dynamic world of event tech trends. π In the fast-paced age of AI, keeping up with technology is crucial for our success.
Check out this insightful blog post to stay ahead of the curve: Top 8 Event Technology Trends to Track in 2024
Let's not only stay informed but also connected and inspired together as we explore the cutting-edge trends shaping the events landscape in 2024. ππ‘
Here's a brief overview of what the 8 trends are:
- Rev Up Your Event with Virtual and Augmented Reality
- Virtual and augmented reality are becoming more accessible and affordable, and can be used to enhance branding, increase engagement, and add a "wow" factor to events, such as a product launch event where attendees can experience an interactive virtual test drive.
- AI Chatbots: Your Personalized Event Assistant
- AI-powered event tools, such as chatbots, can simplify and refine language, improve engagement, and provide a personalized experience for attendees, allowing them to ask questions and receive recommendations about the event and local attractions.
- Facial Recognition: Streamlining Event Security
- Facial recognition technology is gaining popularity for event check-ins, but privacy concerns and compliance with privacy laws must be considered.
- Design Your Dream Event with Event Diagramming Tools
- Event diagramming tools are improving and becoming more accessible, allowing for greater flexibility and control in planning, including features such as 3D technology and collaboration options.
- Unleashing the Power of Virtual and Hybrid Event Technology
- Virtual and hybrid events are popular due to their flexibility, accessibility, ability to reach a wider audience, and innovative engagement features, while being cost-effective and environmentally friendly, and are expected to grow with technological advancements.
- Personalize Event Experiences with Mobile Event Apps
- Mobile event apps are now considered a necessary tool for successful events and are being used to provide attendees with more personalized, interactive, and engaging experiences, through features such as personalized agendas and networking opportunities.
- Get Social: The Rising Trend of Integrating Social Media in Event Planning
- Social media is a vital tool for event marketing and promotion, with trends showing more integration into overall event strategies, including live streaming and attendee-generated content, and with new uses expected to evolve with advancing technology.
- Going Green: Growing Sustainability Initiatives
- Sustainability is a growing focus in the events industry, with organizers incorporating eco-friendly practices, sourcing locally, recycling, and using technology to reduce carbon footprint and expect to see more events adopting eco-friendly practices in their event technology strategies.
Questions for you:
- Which event technology trend are you most looking forward to?
- What are you excited to try in 2024?
We look forward to hearing your thoughts, insights, and experiences in the comments below. Here's to a year of learning, collaboration, and innovation!
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Maggie Lancashire
ATL, Product Marketing
CventUnited States
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