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Still riding the high from last week's Event Tech Live! I'd like to share some insights for those in event production asking about the value of attending such an event. As someone deeply embedded in the industry, I firmly believe in supporting key industry events, whether IMEX, International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), Meeting Professionals International, ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership, PCMA, or anything I might have missed. Advocating for your own event means recognizing the value in others—especially those who support our industries. While many events offer networking opportunities with event technology providers, none compare to Event Tech Live if you want to dive deep. It’s the place to see various technologies under one roof, assess them firsthand, and gain invaluable insights. You'll still get value from engaging with event tech at those events and do it as they exhibit to see you. However, at ETL, you can engage with different industries to see how they are using other solutions and hear from Event Tech leaders about how they are trying to make an impact to foster growth for event technology and development for your events. I highly recommend attending Event Tech Live in the UK later this year, but if you are in the US, you need to make it a must to catch the US edition in '25. It's an investment that pays dividends in knowledge and connections. Also, if you'd like a game plan to optimize the event opportunities, please hit me up... I'm happy to share the template!

So this happened… another rocking meet up of event tech users and buyers. Just normal event people who happen to use event tech and need to make it work hard for them. And this is exactly why I wanted to start this wonderful community that is Event Tech World, so that I can learn more from my peers about how they are using event tech to get great results. Thanks again to First Event for the sponsorship 💥 So much more to share from this meet up - some will be shared here, but more in the members area that’ll be live on the website v soon. 🤩 And in the meantime, if you want to join the next one, watch out for the Nov 20th Meet Up taking place at Event Tech Live. Extremely limited places for that! What would you like to see discussed at a future meet up? I had some amazing requests yesterday on LI - but what do you want to discuss with your event prof peers? Event Tech Live #eventtech #eventprofs #ETW

Have you heard about our Invisible Industry Tour's effort to illuminate the contributions of the Exhibitions and Events Industry? 🌟 Our mission is as clear as it is bold: to bring the backstage heroes of events into the spotlight. Want to support innovation in the Exhibitions and Events Industry? A simple vote from you can propel us forward! We have entered into The Eventex Awards, a prestigious international competition that celebrates and honors outstanding achievements in the event and experience marketing industry. Voting for us in the Eventex People's Choice Awards isn't just a gesture of support—it's a powerful statement that amplifies our mission to educate, inspire, and develop the workforce that makes memorable events possible. Each vote brings us closer to securing vital sponsorships and funds, allowing us to continue our work and expand our reach. Your support is instrumental. Together, we can drive change and pave the way for a brighter future for all involved in our incredible industry.  To cast your vote, go in the comments for link. We appreciate your support! 🚀 #InvisibleIndustryTour #TogetherLetsBeTheVoice #EventexAwards"

I'm often asked my top 5 tips for a successful event, so here you go! 1: Do not have people on stage if they are not doing something. Only bring panellists or chairs up to speak and then find a graceful way to bring them back down! 2: Give people a chance to take it all in! Don't pack too much into your schedule and allow time for breaks and chatting. People need time to process, eat, use the bathroom etc. Sometimes our enthusiasm for the content makes us forget we are dealing with biological humans who have physiological needs! 3: Use as little video as possible and try to use it for dramatic effect rather than to give information. People are at a live event - they want to see real life people talking. 4: Allow panellists at least 10 minutes of time each plus q+a. They've travelled and prepared for this thing - let them make their points! 5: If you are designing an event, speak to a professional MC or events expert *early on* about your programme because once you've started booking things in, it can be often be tricky to walk them back. If you'd like to talk about how to get the most out of your next event, get in touch for a free pre-event consultation at www.whipsmartmedia.com I'll be at the Technology Industry Alliance's annual #TIATechfest tomorrow, (they do all of the above, btw), and it makes it for a really engaging day that's paced just right. Hope to see you tomorrow! https://lnkd.in/dZc9Ngs3

Planning for Techweek NZ 2024 20-26 May has started already. The Tech Solutions Expo last year was an experiment that went pretty well. Want it again this year? Duncan Ashenhurst has some questions - Are you interested in a stall? Likely 12-4:30pm on Thu 23 May - What type of attendee do you want to attract? - If there were 20 minute seminar slots available, what topic would you speak on? - Would you join a 40-60 minute Q&A Panel discussion? Please contact Duncan direct with your feedback (positive or negative: its all useful data). This will help us decide if its a good idea to run the Tech Solutions Expo again this year. #techweek #techsolutions #expo #salesopportunity

💚MAY I INVITE YOU ALL💚: from different disciplines: Exhibitors AND Visitors: fabric suppliers, CSR-, marketing-, procurement managers and designers ➡️ PERFORMANCE DAYS - Munich 22 & 23.2024 at 10.00 and 13.00 at the ✅SUSTAINABILITY LOUNGE ✳️JOIN the Round Table Discussion on Scaling Regenerative Sourcing and use this opportunity to share your questions and receive answers & tools for your journey.   This session aims to explore and share the challenges and opportunities surrounding regenerative agriculture, focusing on how to start & scale these practices effectively. Could different collaboration-models be a way to support the scaling?   We look forward to your participation and collaborative insights: #Collaborate2Regenerate. @Greenroomvoice, @Raddiscotton. #responsiblesourcing #regenerativeagriculture

The London Tech Week happened last week, her most extensive once a year with limited space and capacity for exhibitors and delegates. 99% of the UK population could not attend, and 99% of our newsletter subscribers could not participate. Tobi Akinpelu was there to spotlight interviews with 20 of the best exhibitors for our subscribers and social followers to watch with excitement 🤩 . Teleport to the London event via these videos! Top 5 in it for you? 1. Insights: Look at the latest trends, technologies, and innovations shaping the future. Our interviews will offer you the straight-to-the-point discovery of the solutions/tools you seek. 2. Networking: Each episode has an opportunity to connect directly with the company representatives. You are invited to join the conversation, ask questions and engage with other subscribers by commenting on each post. 3. Celebrate: This series is not just about information—it's about celebrating the remarkable achievements of the companies participating in London Tech Week. Let's show our support and cheer them on! What to expect? Every day, you'll receive a new interview featuring a different company. In less than 2 minutes, you’ll learn about the company, what customers are looking for and where to find them. Don’t miss out on these exclusive videos you won't find anywhere else.

Get 🤝connected at the much anticipated DigiTech ASEAN Thailand 2024, which will be taking place from 20 to 22 November 2024 at IMPACT Exhibition Centre, Bangkok, Thailand. Contact us at ✉️ask.combu@gmail.com to find out more about the event and how you could be involved, to be part of the fast growing digital technologies eco-system. Find out more about the potential Singapore Pavilion we are forming for the event. #digitech #digital #digitaltechnologies #digitalbusinesstransformation #digitaltechnology #digitalcommunication #digitalamarketing #digitalsecurity #digitalpayments #ai #aiandbusiness #aitechnology #aievents #digitalevents

With #kbbBirmingham just around the corner, reminiscing on our early exhibition stand made me wonder: are exhibitions still worth the investment in the era of virtual technology? While virtual events have become more prevalent, there's still something special about face-to-face interactions and showcasing products in person. But how do we determine if an exhibition is successful? Is it the number of leads generated, the amount of sales made, or the overall buzz generated? Really interested to hear opinion on this. #exhibitions #virtualtechnology #marketingstrategy #quookeruk

#SpiceWorld 2024 is almost here. 85 More days To Go. All I would say is that don't miss out on the opportunity to show case your brand at the center of the most relevant conversations around AI & emerging tech, Cloud & Infrastructure, security and more. This is a chance to connect with IT pros from around the world, strengthen your pipelines and build relationships with some of the most engaged tech buyers in the industry. Book your booths, grab your seats. Don't miss out. Or I should say, Never miss out.