Event Technology That Works - CSES 2014

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@danberer| #CSES2014.com

Event Technology That WorksBecome a technology whizkid today

Catersource + Event SolutionsMarch 2014

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1. Identify key technology trends to understand what’s going on.

2. Develop a scorecard for rating different technology options.

3. Learn about new tech you can integrate into your workflow.

4. Get a sneak peak into event planning automation.

Learning Objectives

Turn to your neighbor: Which of these is most important to you and why?

Big-Picture Technology Trends

Mobile | Social | Money

Netflix: $25.6B Tesla: $23.7B

Macy's: $19.7B WhatsApp: $19B

Whole Foods: $19B Gap: $18.9B Sony: $17.7B

United Airlines: $15.7B

Interactive Exercise

Group: PairsTime: 2 minutes

● Think about what has been automated, what has saved you time.

Reflect over the last 10 years, how has technology changed the way you work?

Why Is Finding the Right Technology for Events So Hard?

Introducing an Event Technology Scorecard...

Technology Scorecard

Fits your workflow

Cloud-based (SaaS)

Device-agnostic

A Solution for Every Step of the Way

Interactive Exercise

Style: Open-ended

● Get crazy.

What’s your dream event app?

Manage

Source

Communicate

Objectives

Organization’s Mission

TechnologyTech

Project MgtScheduling

Transportation HousingSite Selection

Surveys

Badges, Check-in, etc

Email Marketing

Speaker Mgt Design

Reg Social Media

Reports

Measure

Database

Logistics

TheEvent Planning Process Pyramid

Time Expenses

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TechnologyTech

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Interactive ExerciseWhich of these technologies would you like to marry?

Data Geckboard

Measure Harvest, Expensify, Wufoo

Manage Eventfarm, Social Tables, Boomset

Source EventUp, BizBash, Cvent, On-Site

Communicate

Objectives

GoogleForms

Introducing Event Planning Automation

Event Planning Automation (def.)The use of various technologies for meeting planning with

minimal or reduced human intervention.

A process or combination of processes to help you become more strategic about and effective at your job.

Thank you!Booth: 909

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