A decade ago, futurists were predicting the death of the meetings industry as a result of technological advancements such as video conferencing and connected workspaces. In stark contrast to those views, we in the business events industry know there will always be an innate requirement for people to come together to share ideas and collaborate.
Bosch Security Systems is pleased to announce that its DICENTIS Wireless Conference System has won the prestigious InAVation technology award 2016 in the category “Most inAVative Meetings and Congress Technology”, prevailing over strong competition.
The software company dimedis has revolutionized the social media marketing of trade fairs and events together with the US/UK based Advocate Marketing solution, InGo Inc. As the exclusive representative for InGo in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), dimedis has integrated the social media Advocate Marketing functions from InGo into the entrance and visitor management solution FairMate.
Destination Marketing Organisations (DMO’s) recognise social media as a significant opportunity – in the DMAI Destination Next study, social media was named as the number one trend to have an impact on marketing a destination.
The Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre has raised the benchmark in Asia’s MICE industry by introducing Wi-Fimax, a new high-speed Wi-Fi system following an extensive upgrade to its infrastructure. With this enhanced system, all visitors to Singapore EXPO and its convention wing MAX Atria will enjoy a complimentary Wi-Fi service of up to 2 Mbps with immediate effect.
The digital revolution is radically changing the healthcare industry. The widespread availability of new tools and digital solutions is impacting how European citizens live and handle their social and healthcare options.
With Leuven Mindgate, a brand-new initiative of the knowledge industry in Leuven is officially launched. By supporting existing initiatives and encouraging collaboration, Leuven Mindgate wants to enhance economic growth in the region. The long tradition of international high-tech business development in Leuven provides this latest project with three important fields to focus on: Health, High-Tech and Creativity.
New event applications continue to unroll quicker than the latest iPhone, but that doesn’t mean you have to jump on the bandwagon just yet. Event apps at modern meetings are a must, but the key to finding the perfect app to serve all your needs is taking the time to navigate through the maze of technology on the market.
For most organizations, it’s not a question of “should we use social media?” but “how can we best use social media?” With this in mind, these five tips will help you (and your event) transform from social media lite to record-setting socialite!
New App helps planners make that perfect meeting – perfect
Summary:
Planners have in mind the idea of the perfect meeting style, amenity, hotel size and location – but does it exist? Meeting Matchmaker says yes, and makes it a reality with a swipe and the meeting planner is on their way to making their “dream meeting” a reality.
Hotel WIFI Test has issued a report focusing on the geographical aspects of hotel WiFi. Two characteristics of hotel WiFi are considered: the quality of the WiFi and whether in-room WiFi is free.
Associations have to respond to the fact that mobile devices and interactive web 2.0 services have become a key part of everyone’s professional lives. It’s no longer just the young techno-geeks that expect websites & mail outs with responsive design, as well as digital interaction and mobile event apps onsite.
Since its founding in 1992, Meeting Media Group, publisher of Headquarters Magazine (HQ), has been a trusted guide and voice for associations and the global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry.