IMEX America: Helping buyers learn about technology

Planners are sampling the latest tech solutions for event planning, budgeting and sourcing at the TECHknowledge Area at IMEX America.

Tahira Endean, on the “Top Five Women in EventTech” panel said: “The exhibitors have been very helpful in putting the technology into context. We’ve also had great feedback from the buyers who’ve been on the tours.”

It’s no secret that the best way to understand and learn to use new technology is to see it in action. Meeting planners at IMEX America, currently taking place in Las Vegas, have been finding out about event technology and meeting the experts behind the latest innovations in a new series of EventTech Tours running throughout the show. Led by Tahira, the tours feature several companies who are leading the way in technology for the meetings and event sector.

Carrie Drummond of Ansible by Red Hat, who took part in one of the tours said: “I’m really happy I came on this tour. It’s given me a short taste and insight into several types of technologies that I only know a little about and which are not on my appointment schedule.”

技术知识

Experts are on hand to deliver targeted technology sessions, TECHbytes, answering questions on hot topics such as Snapchat, Slack, OneNote and wearable technology, and guiding visitors through the latest tech in the Gadget Lab.

除EventTech巡回演出外，展会期间还在Inspiration Hub举行了近40场涵盖技术各个方面的教育会议，并引起了极大的兴趣。

In the run up to the show, buyers have also had the chance to use Zenvoy, a new networking technology.  IMEX has introduced this one-to-one business introduction service for professionals, groups & events to enable buyers to meet like-minded colleagues and make better contacts more easily at the event. Joanna Oliver of EmCare said, “I’m excited to see IMEX doing this, it helps to find expertise easily, to share experiences and make valuable connections.”

除了体验最新的技术发展，计划人员还可以在#IMEXpitch上一窥一些将在业界引起轰动的技术。 活动技术初创企业有机会在展会上向活动专业人士展示他们的产品。 五位决赛选手向现场观众展示了他们的产品。 总部位于伦敦的Grip是全球首个由人工智能驱动的事件联网解决方案，由专家评审团加冕为获胜者。

除了媒体和市场宣传外，Grip还将在明年的展会上获得技术馆的免费空间。

IMEX America目前在威尼斯人®的金沙会展中心举行。 18年20月2016日至17日，拉斯维加斯宫（Palazzo®Las Vegas）举行，XNUMX月XNUMX日为Smart Monday。

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