Make sure your event is utilising the technology that is available to you. This post will provide you with prized insights into the key pieces of event technology for 2017. For more information get in touch by sending us an email at : getinspired@emc3.eu
2. Technology is part of everyday life, but how is it integrating into the world of events? There is a world of
technology out there which can revolutionalise your event: increasing social media engagement and
enhancing your clients experience!
It’s all about knowing what event technology is out there, and how to implement it…
3. Au g m e n te d R e a l i t y
Transform your client’s world to increase engagement and create brand advocates.Change
how they think, engage, communicate and view the space around them.
With technology such as this at your event the possibilities are endless!
4. Fully immerse your clients in an event with the use of virtual reality. Here at emc3 we think of VR
in two streams: ALQ (affordable, low quality) and EBQ (expensive, high quality). So, no matter
what your budget, using virtual reality technology at your event is feasible. Using technology
such as this can increase customer attachment by up to 27%.
V i r t u a l R e a l i t y
5. Digital walls – Connect live feeds from social media networks to a digital wall growing
interaction and adding an impressive feature to your event.This will increase engagement,
drive traffic to your social media platforms and collect A LOT of data on your demographic!
T h e Powe r o f S o c i a l
6. Snapchat Stories – Social media is key in any event, engage with your demographic! Create a
filter for your event and watch as your clients group together and do your marketing for you.
Twitter – Create a # for your event and if you are lucky you will watch it go viral.
7. Power at the edge of your fingertips! Collect data from digital business cards and documents,
simply by touching two tokens together. Wave good bye to leaving networking events with
bags full of brochures and business cards.
To u c h Te c h n o l o g y
8. These kinetic interactive tiles convert the kinetic energy from footsteps, or dance steps, into
renewable, usable electricity to power other aspects of your event. A unique addition to any
environmentally friendly event.
K i n e t i c E n e r g y Wa l k way s
9. Break down the fourth wall! This interactive technology removes the barrier between your
audience and the stage. Creating a truly unique and immersive experience that no one will
forget, increasing levels of brand loyalty.
L E D B r a c e l e t s
10. Companies like Gesturetek provide a “Gesture control display interface which allow for touch free interactivity
that draws crowds, builds product awareness, enhances the customer experience and reinforces a high-tech
brand image”. Check out the exciting gesture control technologies that swoosh and MYO are offering to start
integrating them in your events!
G e s t u r e C o n t r o l
11. Capture your event from a bird’s eye view with the use of a drone. Use it to live stream every
aspect of your event. Let others see what you have created by posting the footage on social
media, your website or even a blog.
D r o n e s
12. This new and exciting technology interconnects every aspect of your event, from a chair
reminding you when the entertainment is about to begin, to the front door checking your
identification.Watch this space for how this technology takes off!
I n te r n e t o f T h i n g s
13. Create a performance of images with the use of this innovative technology for your delegates
to admire. Let them walk through, touch and interact with the images – include them in the
entertainment.
Fo g S c r e e n & Wa te r
P r o j e c t i o n
14. Increase communication with those attending your events with the use of an app. This customisable app can
include information such as the agenda, a venue map, profiles of speakers, social media and even real-time
event push notifications (which can be utilised if your event is delayed, for example). Plus, no paper, making your
event as environmentally friendly as possible.
E ve n t A p p s
15. “ O n c e a n e w t e c h n o l o g y r o l l s o v e r
y o u , i f y o u ’r e n o t p a r t o f t h e
s t e a m r o l l e r , y o u ’r e p a r t o f t h e r o a d ”
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S t e w a r t B r a n d
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