{"id":18495,"date":"2020-05-14T12:47:43","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T17:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/?p=18495"},"modified":"2020-05-14T12:47:43","modified_gmt":"2020-05-14T17:47:43","slug":"5-tech-trends-event-managers-need-to-know-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/5-tech-trends-event-managers-need-to-know-in-2020","title":{"rendered":"5 Tech Trends Event Managers Need to Know in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now more than ever, it seems as though technology is one of the most important parts of any event. From online conferences, to hyper-digital displays, technology isn\u2019t just the future of event planning&#8230; It\u2019s the present!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re an <a href=\"\/blog\/2019\/12\/the-difference-between-event-planning-and-event-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event manager<\/a>, you\u2019re probably well-versed in your industry\u2019s tech as it stands right now. But of course, technology is always changing! This means that it\u2019s important to stay on top of new tech trends, too! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, study up to make sure your next event is up-to-date, polished, and exciting for everyone (including you)!<\/span><\/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\/2020\/05\/5-tech-trends-event-managers-need-to-know-in-2020\/#Why_is_technology_important_in_event_planning\" >Why is technology important in event planning?<\/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\/2020\/05\/5-tech-trends-event-managers-need-to-know-in-2020\/#How_to_incorporate_technology_into_your_events\" >How to incorporate technology into your events<\/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\/2020\/05\/5-tech-trends-event-managers-need-to-know-in-2020\/#Tech_trends_event_managers_should_know_about\" >Tech trends event managers should know about<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_technology_important_in_event_planning\"><\/span><b>Why is technology important in event planning?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like with everything these days, technology covers nearly every aspect of the <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/03\/4-corporate-event-planning-trends-to-watch-out-for-in-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event planning industry<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re using an app to manage your tickets for a conference, scanning your thumbprint to check-in, or using VR to show attendees a brand new kind of experience, technology is part of everything you do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Event managers know that the key to a memorable event is to <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/02\/swag-that-your-corporate-event-attendees-do-and-dont-want\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">keep things exciting<\/a> for attendees. One of the best ways to do that is through new technology. Remember what it felt like the first time you held a smartphone? Wouldn\u2019t it be amazing if you could re-create that experience for attendees, again and again?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-40.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18503\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-40.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-40.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-40-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_incorporate_technology_into_your_events\"><\/span><b>How to incorporate technology into your events<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, technology in event planning isn\u2019t\u00a0<em>all<\/em> science-fiction-style advances. It\u2019s important to remember that there\u2019s so much tech out there that simply aims to make events and <a href=\"\/blog\/2018\/04\/build-resume-online-event-management-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event management <\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easier! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your audiences aren\u2019t the VR-Goggles-and-Machine-Learning types, there are other ways to incorporate technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of having a sign-in table manned by countless staffers or volunteers, why not allow guests to register on a tablet? Why not take it a step further, and have that tablet print their event badges for them? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our point is: there\u2019s always some way to incorporate technology into your event!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tech_trends_event_managers_should_know_about\"><\/span><b>Tech trends event managers should know about<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Attendee Personalization<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever quickly Googled something once, and then discovered that <em>all<\/em> of your ads for the next week revolve around that search? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it can be a little unnerving in the wrong situations, attendees love this level of personalization when it comes to <a href=\"\/blog\/2017\/12\/5-tips-planning-successful-professional-conference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">events<\/a>! Use tech to welcome them personally to the conference. Gather information about their business, and use it to provide them with networking or career-building opportunities. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also use apps that personalize attendees\u2019 experience through surveys and recommendations, so that they\u2019re<em> guaranteed<\/em> to get the most out of their experience!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-41.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-41.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-41.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-41-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Artificial Intelligence (AI)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once thought of as something that would only ever exist in the world of Science Fiction, AI has taken the world by storm! Why should your event be any different?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we\u2019re not (necessarily) talking about robot butlers serving the snacks at a cocktail hour, artificial intelligence can be SO useful for event planners who are stretched thin. For example: some events employ <a href=\"https:\/\/expertsystem.com\/chatbot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chatbots<\/a> so that guests can have their questions answered at any time of day it is, regardless of how busy the conference gets. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others use AI to provide guests with customized itineraries, based on their professional goals, personal habits, and\/or general interests.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Data, Data, Data<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another great part of technology in events is that it allows <a href=\"\/blog\/2017\/11\/6-perks-corporate-event-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event managers<\/a> to collect data about their guests. Interestingly, many attendees are also interested in this data! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many conferences are great about showing off their information, so as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who attended<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where the guests are from<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What they got out of the event<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How they intend to incorporate the information provided at the event into their jobs<\/span><\/li>\n<li>And so much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having all this data is great for event planners, since you can use it to better understand your clients and their attendees. At the same time, it\u2019s also great <a href=\"\/blog\/2018\/08\/corporate-event-planning-course-sample-audience-engagement-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">for the participants themselves<\/a>! Collecting and storing data through tech means that they\u2019ll be sharing ideas long after the event is over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-42.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-42.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-42.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-42-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Remote Events<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is possibly the biggest trend to come out of 2020 (though it certainly wasn\u2019t by choice)! <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/03\/5-steps-to-planning-a-successful-virtual-conference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtual events<\/a> have moved past necessity, and now simply make the most sense for many event managers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For starters, it keeps you, your client, and the attendees safe during <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/03\/how-the-coronavirus-outbreak-is-affecting-the-event-planning-industry-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the current pandemic<\/a>. Beyond that, remote events mean guests no longer need to spend time away from their friends and families in order to stay informed about the current goings-on in their industry. They can also participate in team-building activities that will benefit their careers, from the comfort of their own home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you opt to create an entirely online event through streaming platforms (such as Zoom, Facebook Live, or a Webinar platform), or you\u2019re more interested in having \u201cvirtual ad-ons\u201d for guests unable to appear live and in-person, remote events are a fantastic way to make your event more inclusive (and, yes, safer)!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Branded Event Apps<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fantastic way to kill two birds with one stone, branded <a href=\"\/blog\/2017\/09\/6-ways-add-technology-next-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event apps<\/a> raise awareness of your business AND help event-goers understand their schedule for the day. Apps are a fantastic way for guests to understand the dozens of speakers, workshops, and other activities available to them &#8211; without having to carry around pamphlets or maps. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Plus, it\u2019s way less embarrassing to look at your phone than a massive map when you\u2019re lost in a conference center!)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you brand your app with your business, guests will begin to associate <a href=\"\/blog\/2014\/09\/personal-branding-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your brand<\/a> with trustworthiness, helpfulness, and organization. Isn\u2019t that exactly what every event manager is hoping for? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you aren\u2019t the most technologically-minded person out there, don\u2019t worry: there are plenty of companies who can help you create the perfect app for any event, and it costs much less than you may think!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-43.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"448\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-43.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-43.png 672w, https:\/\/www.qceventplanning.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Copy-of-Event-In-Post-Event-Logo-Overlay-135x135-43-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While not every event needs to be entirely remote, entirely based around tech, or entirely technologically groundbreaking, no one can argue that technology brings so much to the <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/04\/how-to-start-an-event-planning-business-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event planning<\/a> industry! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you want to help lost guests find their way a little faster, painlessly organize the schedules of 500 people at once, or simply put a smile on a guest\u2019s face with a little personalization, you can do it all when you embrace new technology trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ready to become a corporate event planner? Enroll today in QC&#8217;s leading online <a href=\"\/online-event-courses\/corporate-event-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event management course<\/a>!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now more than ever, it seems as though technology is one of the most important parts of any event. From online conferences, to hyper-digital displays, technology isn\u2019t just the future of event planning&#8230; It\u2019s the present!\u00a0 If you\u2019re an event manager, you\u2019re probably well-versed in your industry\u2019s tech as it stands right now. 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