PCMA Convene

JANUARY 5, 2019

With the pressure on to boost attendees’ experiences, event tech takes centre stage. Budgets may be shrinking, but conference attendees’ expectations keep growing. The Continued Rise of AI: Artificial intelligence (AI) is weaving its way into everything from event apps to social media channels.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 21, 2023

Although this generation is always connected to their peers through social media, they value face-to-face interactions even more, which is why FaceTime is so popular. 7 Tips to Engage Gen Z Event Attendees Although Millennials currently dominate the professional world, they won’t for long.

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Sustainability Social Media 2025 2012 52

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 3, 2017

Millennials (those ages 18-34) are expected to represent 50% of all travelers to the USA by 2025, according to the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research. In return, satisfied millennials will actively promote their businesses on social media channels. Catering to millennials. 2017 Update. Tech explosion. 2017 Update.

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Hospitality 2017 Social Media Hotels 55

Eventbase

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Analysts predict that 5G networks will be in use by 2020, set to connect over one billion users by 2025. 5G network technology has been the subject of great excitement and debate within tech spheres and has been one of the major highlights at this year’s CES 2018 event. Will 5G remove the need for WiFi altogether?

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2025 Wireless 2018 2020 49

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

Among the more intriguing events-industry developments of 2019 were bold moves made on the diversity and inclusion front. A conference rolled out plans for an all-women speaker lineup. Thanks to activist event organizers and attendees — with an assist from social media — expect more such moves ahead.

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2020 Meetings 2019 Sustainability 128

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Among the more intriguing events-industry developments of 2019 were bold moves made on the diversity and inclusion front. A conference rolled out plans for an all-women speaker lineup. Thanks to activist event organizers and attendees — with an assist from social media — expect more such moves ahead.

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2020 Meetings 2019 Sustainability 98