{"id":16928,"date":"2019-06-25T07:05:31","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T12:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/?p=16928"},"modified":"2019-06-25T07:05:31","modified_gmt":"2019-06-25T12:05:31","slug":"become-event-planner-tech-savvy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/become-event-planner-tech-savvy","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Be a Tech-Savvy Event Planner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/tutors\/alyssa-perna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alyssa Perna<\/a> is the Head of Operations &amp; Productions for the Americas at Smithers and the lead instructor (and tutor!) for QC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/online-event-courses\/corporate-event-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corporate Event Planning course<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Even after earning your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/08\/expect-road-event-planning-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event planning certification<\/a>, you can\u2019t just rest on your laurels. A good planner stays in-the-know about the latest trends in event technology to enhance their event and make it memorable!<\/p>\n<p>But being a tech-savvy event planner means going beyond just signing up for a social media account. While having a social media presence is still incredibly important, there\u2019s definitely more you can do to stay current.<\/p>\n<p>Check out these 4 ways to become a tech-savvy event planner extraordinaire!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/become-event-planner-tech-savvy\/#What_can_event_technology_do_for_you\" >What can event technology do for you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/become-event-planner-tech-savvy\/#Up-and-Coming_Event_Technologies\" >Up-and-Coming Event Technologies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/become-event-planner-tech-savvy\/#Attend_industry_events_to_learn_more_about_the_latest_tech_trends\" >Attend industry events to learn more about the latest tech trends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/become-event-planner-tech-savvy\/#Capitalize_on_what_social_media_can_do_for_you\" >Capitalize on what social media can do for you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/become-event-planner-tech-savvy\/#Use_technology_to_enhance_your_event\" >Use technology to enhance your event<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_event_technology_do_for_you\"><\/span>What can event technology do for you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16933\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-06-24T161849.456.jpg\" alt=\"live polling at a professional event planner event\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-06-24T161849.456.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-06-24T161849.456-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You already know that event technology can enhance the event experience for the attendees, sponsors and beyond. But event technology is versatile and doesn\u2019t just apply to the projectors you see at <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2015\/02\/best-tradeshows-event-planners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event planner tradeshows<\/a>. Some technologies can help you run your business more efficiently, helping you manage your events and stay organized. And let\u2019s not forget the tools that help you gather feedback and data to evaluate the event\u2019s success.<\/p>\n<p>Event technology is not a one-size-fits-all solution. You need to be aware of the technology that can help you do your job more efficiently. But you don\u2019t need <em>every <\/em>tech solution out there for<em> every<\/em> event\u2014just use the solutions that best suit you and your individual needs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Up-and-Coming_Event_Technologies\"><\/span>Up-and-Coming Event Technologies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cvent.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CVent<\/a> is the industry-leading technology platform for event planners in the United States. Their tools and services are incredibly beneficial for any planner to become more efficient at their job.<\/p>\n<p>CVent offers a do-it-all solution for your event planning needs. Here are just some of the things you can do with it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Source venues<\/li>\n<li>Register event attendees<\/li>\n<li>Handle e-commerce transactions<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2014\/09\/building-your-website-design\/\">Design a website<\/a> and\/or mobile app<\/li>\n<li>Update contact information<\/li>\n<li>Print name badges on-demand<\/li>\n<li>Survey attendees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16935\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-06-24T162159.316.jpg\" alt=\"website building for your event planning business\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-06-24T162159.316.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-06-24T162159.316-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Beyond CVent, there are other software on the market that offer similar solutions but none (that I\u2019m aware of!) offers most everything a planner could need in a one-stop-shop.<\/p>\n<p>I also love mobile apps. I\u2019ve had experience with <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/11\/event-planning-technology-doesnt-suck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Whova<\/a>, which allows you to create custom mobile phone apps for your event. The app could include information regarding the event schedule, speaker and attendee lists, sponsors and exhibitors, and the event\u2019s floorplan. Other unique and helpful features mobile apps offer include\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Real-time push notifications<\/li>\n<li>Pre- and post-event surveying<\/li>\n<li>Live-polling integrations<\/li>\n<li>Direct message options for event attendees to schedule meet-ups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Beyond this, there are always emerging event technology trends to consider as we continue to thrive in the digital age. From projection mapping to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2018\/08\/how-to-handle-virtual-attendance-with-an-event-planning-certification\/\">virtual reality<\/a> gaming along with augmented reality and wearable technology, events are becoming more engaging experiences.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16934\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-06-24T162042.692.jpg\" alt=\"become an event planner who uses virtual reality gaming technology\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-06-24T162042.692.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-06-24T162042.692-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attend_industry_events_to_learn_more_about_the_latest_tech_trends\"><\/span>Attend industry events to learn more about the latest tech trends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If some of the event technology mentioned above is new to you, don\u2019t worry! It\u2019s not difficult to stay on top of emerging tech trends within the world of events. You can attend industry events, or follow (on social media) influential event professionals who are on the up-and-up regarding event technology trends.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capitalize_on_what_social_media_can_do_for_you\"><\/span>Capitalize on what social media can do for you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being present on social media is a key element to being successful. But it doesn\u2019t end there. You need to stay engaged on social media, actively posting compelling content and frequently engaging with your audience. Take QC Event School, for example, they post interesting content daily\u2014from photos to videos to interesting and informative <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blog posts<\/a>! The more you engage with your audience, the more present and reputable a resource you or your organization will become on social media.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_technology_to_enhance_your_event\"><\/span>Use technology to enhance your event<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve heard of event planners doing tons of creative things with event technology. From live-polling the audience during a Q&amp;A session to hiring a graffiti artist to digitally \u201cspray\u201d the walls with light. There\u2019s so much that can be done with technology to enhance your event and make it memorable. As a savvy event planner, don\u2019t forget that the possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16932\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-06-24T161610.050.jpg\" alt=\"augmented reality technology \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-06-24T161610.050.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Event-in-post-135x135-2019-06-24T161610.050-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here is a list of event technology to consider implementing at a future event.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Surveys<\/li>\n<li>Phone apps<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2017\/09\/6-ways-add-technology-next-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Live Twitter feed<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Live production: projection mapping; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2016\/06\/event-decor-series-light-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">live art through light<\/a><\/li>\n<li>AR \/ VR \/ gaming<\/li>\n<li>Augmented reality<\/li>\n<li>Registration systems<\/li>\n<li>Webinars<\/li>\n<li>Virtual events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What did I forget? Share your knowledge in a comment below!<\/p>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><em>Not sure how to network without being awkward? Here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.qceventplanning.com\/2019\/01\/secrets-to-networking-like-a-pro-at-event-planner-conferences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to network like a pro at conferences<\/a>!<\/em><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planners need more than just their organization skills to succeed. To become an event planner in the digital age, you need to be tech-savvy. 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