What do you do if you're struggling to keep up with the latest trends and technologies in event planning?

As an event planner, I regularly attend industry conferences, and network with peers to stay updated. Collaborating with tech-savvy colleagues and exploring online resources helps me integrate new trends into my events.

As someone not entrenched in event planning, my approach to staying abreast of trends and technologies would be multifaceted. Firstly, I'd scour online resources, attending webinars and reading industry blogs to stay updated. Secondly, I'd make it a point to attend workshops and conferences, networking with peers for firsthand insights. Thirdly, I'd engage in hands-on experimentation, testing new tools and design concepts in my own projects. Lastly, I'd cultivate a diverse network of mentors and peers for ongoing guidance and collaboration. While I may not be a seasoned event planner, my commitment to continuous learning and exploration would keep me ahead of the curve.

"If it's not broken don't fix it". You MUST not know EVERY trend or app - you'll be mentally burnt out obviously. What you want to do, is learn the apps that work for you and help you accomplish the tasks at hand and keep at it. Most new applications or technology are a build from the previous so, you can easily learn to use them within hours if your clients insist on a particular technology for their event. I hope this helps?

Technology is undeniably an essential component of successful events. However, chasing the latest trend merely to “look innovative” will only lead to initiatives that feel gimmicky. Let’s use the good old design thinking prompt to bring some intentionality to your research: What is the problem to solve? In what way are you trying to improve participants’ experience? Is technology the right tool? With these answers in mind, call upon your community to crowdsource the best products to support you!

Probably the most effective way to gain info and learn how to improve your event is looking back on the previous edition. This is best if your event is an annual one. This step helps you analyze whether your efforts in attracting participants, sponsors and gaining public attention has gone well compared to that of the the edition before and if not, why and how it can be improved for the next event.

Constantly attending and monitoring other local or international events provides you with a multitude of new ideas that you can incorporate in your own event.