Using Technology at Events

As you organise your events, you need to ensure you and your delegates get the most at of your event as possible.

Many events are becoming more interactive to balance this, allowing delegates to be more engaged in the event.

Being more interactive allows delegates to have their say and provides more discussion at the event; this can mean you need to brief your presenters to be open to extra questions and possible changes in the topic and format of their presentation but allows delegates to interact more with the presenter and other colleagues.

Other ideas include adding voting systems into your event, through online apps or voting pads, for example to vote on a new idea at the business or for an award or presentation, things like this will keep your delegates focussed and interested. 

Working with technology and social media allows you to promote aspects of your event in advance or start discussions which can continue on the day and beyond. 

Using technology can create more work for your event as you need to plan any extra equipment and charges you need to enable this and always have a backup plan in case any technology does not work on the day! Often a good internet connection is required and multiple connections in the room so all delegates and presenters can be involved.

More and more modern venues and venues being updated and refurbished now have inbuilt latest technology in their properties and meeting rooms, including faster internet access, plasma screens, MAC computers, built in PA system, hidden screens, touch screen controls  and interactive white boards something to consider when looking for a venue for a more interactive event.

Please contact Mosaic Events to share your experiences of using more technology at your events or if you would like to write a blog for Mosaic Events please email enquiries@mosaicevents.co.uk

 

This week’s blog has been inspired by  the Attention Seekers feature in Hospitality and Events North magazine.