Articles tagged “event tech”

The economic downturn is decimating the event tech sector hard, particularly virtual event tech platforms. This won't be the last round of layoffs as investors lose confidence in the sector.

When one of event tech’s largest providers makes the difficult decision to cut almost a third of its staff it sends shivers down the spine of everyone working in the sector.

Event tech has slumped lower than investors predicted. The delight of returning to in-person events is laden with a backlash towards virtual events. Nevertheless, event tech is here to stay and there are plenty of reasons to anticipate a recovery.

It is no easy feat for an event to become net zero, but event professionals can now track their progress in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions using industry-dedicated tools.

In its research, EventMB identified five key planner trends when it comes to embracing a balanced hybrid event strategy with a mix of in-person, hybrid, and virtual events. This article is based on content included in the 2022 edition of the EventMB Virtual Event Tech Guide, a valuable resource for all event professionals.

For digital storytelling to be compelling, event planners do not necessarily need to use or rely on the latest technology. By finding new creative uses for existing tech, digital events can tell stories with impact. 

VSef, a not-for-profit developer of a universal data format for hybrid and virtual events, recently announced the release of version 2.0 of its data standards and introduced Stephen Knowles as the new CEO. It is hoping the update will go a long way to helping standardize data for events, which saw the rise of much siloed information during the pandemic.

Given the projected recovery of in-person events, many are speculating that virtual event tech may not be as hot as it once was. In light of the recent layoffs at Hopin, we asked event tech industry leaders how they see the sector evolving from here.

With the event tech world focusing on virtual and hybrid platforms, there seems to be a lack of revolutionary new ideas and leftfield startups. Amid this conceptual draught, three companies are looking to change the game, each in their own way.

Digitell announced Tuesday it had been acquired by BroadcastMed in a deal struck back in December that brings one of event technology’s legacy players under the umbrella of a well-established medical content firm.