How can you use conferences to learn about new event technologies?

Think of an issue that you or your team have encountered in the field and look for sessions that explore tech solutions to those problems. It's best to come into a session of your choosing with a targeted use case. By doing this you can help the manufacturer or presenter gain a potential new perspective. Also, be confident when you are approaching a speaker/presenter. No issue is too small when it comes to looking at a new acquisition. Make sure you get their information if your question can't be answered immediately. Someone from their team will reach out to you and set you on the right path.

It's so important to get as much feedback as you can to consider the whole story of the new event tech you are pursuing. Read reviews, watch tutorial videos and comment on them. Make sure you always keep learning! Not only is this a best practice for your professional development, but you might make some friends along the way as well and be a part of another community of like-minded people. Keep in mind that constructive feedback - when appropriate and handled with a professional approach and tone- can be extremely helpful as well.

It is of the utmost importance to ease your client into the potential of a new and emerging tech solution for them. Just give them a little bit of exposure to the product or service, and be concise with your reasoning for implementation. People are very weary of new technology without it being thoroughly field tested first. Make sure you are always in communication with your clients.