Articles tagged “hybrid events”

Predicting the future of the meetings industry is tough, but we do it every year. As we look back at 2024, here's our honest look at what we got right, what we got wrong, and what's still percolating.

From the latest AI advancements to hosting hybrid events in movie theaters, March did not disappoint when it comes to event tech news.

Here’s a look at meeting planning trends that have passed and those that are being embraced with the arrival of a new year.

RingCentral's savvy acquisition of Hopin's main assets could prove a shrewd investment. With a new pricing structure, fresh approach to customer data and some handy AI enhancements, RingCentral Events is now ready for the spotlight.

Zoom is investing in the virtual events space with the launch of a much anticipated virtual production studio and by cleverly integrating Zoom Events features into its mobile app.

Events have increased in popularity as a marketing channel to help businesses engage with their target audiences, create brand awareness, build customer loyalty, and generate leads, according to a recent Bizzabo report. 

This surprise acquisition creates a company with the experience, reputation and tech know-how to expand rapidly in the Australian association sector.

The meetings industry is evolving, including in its approach to event technology implementation. Having an internal IT team is crucial. Leaving it all to be handled by partners is no longer an option.

Finding event technology that matches your unique needs can be like finding a needle in a haystack. Fortunately, there are ways to shortcut this process.

The latest event technology acquisition involves a most unusual investor, the national postal service of Switzerland. It has taken a majority stake in SpotMe, which will continue to operate independently with no changes to its product offering.