Event apps 2013

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1. The instant-on, intuitive interface with screens large enough to manage documents, makes iPads and other tablet computers a natural for meetings and tradeshows. They provide benefits for all parties involved: Attendees - rich media, interactive conference programs, networking and way-finding toolsExhibitors- interactive kiosks, easier lead exchange systems, appointment scheduling and survey toolsVenues - an intuitive, portable sales toolMeeting planners - paperless conference binders eliminating the need to carry around 4” thick, 3-ring binders full of paperQ: If you wish you had of known 'one thing' at the beginning of your career to assist with your career development what would that be?A: I would have to say, ‘The importance of change and the ability to accept it without fear of failure’. The rapid development and deployment of technology in our social and business lives has presented many opportunities to us as individuals and as corporations. It is important for us all that we learn to change and adapt quickly in order to make technology our slave and not our master. Don’t be afraid to take chances and to give new technologies a try as often the success of implementation will not be known until the technology is in use.
2. ONLINE MEETING APPSGoTo Meeting: Host meetings from your iPhone and present from your iPad. iPad users can even present and collaborate face to face! Screen share, teleconference, video conference.JoinMe: Host meetings and present files from your iPadSkype: Host meetings, screen share and present files from your PC. Functionality is somewhat limited on iPad. Share photos, chat and call.Webex: Host meetings, screen share and present files.Require host account in order to host meetings. Attending meetings is free.  MOBILE BINDERSEvernote: Take notes, capture photos, create to-do lists, record voice reminders--and makes these notes completely searchable. Syncs with all devices including computers. Enterprise capable for team sharing and collaboration.Penultimate: Freehand notepad. Take notes, keep sketches, or share your next breakthrough idea.Notes HD: Take notes and make sketches. Handwriting notes and sketches always on hand. Organise, share and annotate PDF files. (example of event floor plan)
3. CloudOn: CloudOn brings Microsoft Office® to your iPhone & iPad and links it to your Box, Dropbox, Google Drive and SkyDrive accounts. If that isn’t enough, the built-in Adobe Reader and File Viewer lets you open and view virtually any file type, including PDF, JPG, PNG, GIF, etc.DropBox: Dropbox lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily. Dropbox also integrates with a host of leading apps so is a great choice for document sharing.Google Drive: Google Drive is the place to store your files so you can access them from virtually any device. You can even create and edit Google documents and spread sheetsSkyDrive: SkyDrive is a place to store your files so you can access them from virtually any device.Box: Box is a place to store your files so you can access them from virtually any device.
4. Keynote: Design, edit and share presentations. Designed by Apple so integrates well with iOS devices. SlideShark : Viewing and sharing PowerPoint presentations on the iPad and iPhone the way they were meant to be seen – with animations, fonts, colors and graphics intact.Projectorfy: PROJECTORFY is an iPad app used to run live events on a tv screen, projector, or any output device. Create live polls that attendees can vote for using their mobile device and see the results live during the event. Project a tweetwall showing event specific hashtags or current trends. Display title and body slides on the fly making any event engaging and interactive.NiceMeeting: This is not an app but a great product which allows you to share speakers slides, polls, chats, notes and more in real-time. Uses local LAN or private wifi for access to sessions.
5. Twitter: Lets you join a conversation or start your own. Great for events using dedicated #tags. Searches can be displayed on screen for audience participation. Also a great tool for event managers to listen to their audience.LinkedIn: Get on-the-go access to your professional network with the LinkedIn app for iPad and iPhone. Great for marketing and delegate mining.Facebook: Share event updates, photos and videos. Great for viral networkingYoutube: Create your own YouTube channels to promote your events. Capture videos of speakers, social functions etc. for pre and post event promotion. Over 500 years of video are downloaded every day via mobile devices. Great SEO tool.Hootsuite: Manage all your Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Foursquare accounts in one app!Pinterest: A new social media heavyweight. Use this to create boards for your events with photos, videos (show example)
6. Alerts communicationSocial network integrationSurveys and session statisticsSession SchedulePlan your own scheduleSpeakers BiosSponsors/Exhibitors Bios with handouts and videosAbstracts, Posters, Manuscripts, Full PapersSession handoutsPhoto GalleryYouTube integrationProduct FeaturesInteractive Floor plansShow documentsGaming options to drive traffic to exhibitorsRevenue generating through sponsorship and advertisingLocal places informationNetworking and instant messagingLead generationAppointment schedulingAttendee lists – self subscribeInteractive KiosksQR Scanner for data captureLocate me feature on expo floor