Trending Topics in #EventTech You Need to Know About

How do you stay up-to-date on the latest event technology? For starters, you might subscribe to supplier email chains or dog-ear techy notifications. Maybe you browse the Internet or peek at competitors' latest automation implementation. You might also work with trusted partners that bring to the table everything they have to offer. You've got a plan in place. But it also helps to keep up with the tech evolutions being shared across social outlets like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

We've rounded up some top #EventTech posts being shared across social sites. Updates on event AI and machine enhancements are right here. Dig in.

1. Going Hybrid

A hybrid meeting offers some form of virtual participation alongside in-person interactions. This can mean a convention with active discussions on Twitter or an event featuring live-streaming content and dedicated chatrooms online.

2. Talk About a Tech Giant

David Blansfield on LinkedIn: "Only a few more seats remain for the only Esports conference for event professionals. Level-up your Esports game at the EsportsTravel Summit, June 25-27, 2019, in Atlantic City. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gWYU29v #esports #meetingprofs #eventprofs #sportsbiz #events #sports "

June 6, 2019: David Blansfield posted images on LinkedIn

When thinking about tech and automation, the esports scene now comes up on top. Virtual gaming has risen to a professional-level athletic competition and we're all about it. You can learn more about esports automation and its reign at this month's Esports Travel Summit in Atlantic City, from Northstar Meetings Group.

3. Leveraging Technology to New Heights

If you haven't gotten out of the analogue mindset yet, get on this bandwagon.

4. Evolve... or Perish

Peter H. Diamandis on LinkedIn: "40% of today's Fortune 500 companies are predicted to disappear in the next 10 years because of growing exponential entrepreneurship creating disruptive and innovative technologies. At LiveWorx Tech Conference , I will talk about why today's companies must evolve - or they will die. Join the livestream for *free* here ➡️ ➡️ www.liveworx.com/live #LiveWorx"

June 6, 2019: Peter H. Diamandis posted an article on LinkedIn

There's a widespread belief that many currently successful companies will soon crumble because they don't keep up with technology. In reality, it doesn't have to be that way. In order to persist we have to learn to work better together with tech.

5. Where the Magic Happens

The best views are often behind the scenes. . . . . . . . . . . #behindthescenes #eventproduction #eventprofs #eventpros #audiovisual #technology #eventinspo #eventdesign #eventtech #eventplanning #eventstyle #eventlighting #eventstyling #corporateevent #corporateevents #eventmanagement

239 Likes, 7 Comments - PSAV® (@psavglobal) on Instagram: "The best views are often behind the scenes. . . . . . . . . . . #behindthescenes #eventproduction..."

A look at where all of that magical event technology truly comes together. Does this scene look familiar to you?

6. Start Taking on 2020 Now

Don't sweat the coming year. Instead, learn to rise above unresponsive venues and last-minute requests with the help of event management software.

7. Thinking Digitally

Though LED walls are now common across the industry, we can always pick up ways to enhance our attendees' engagement. Why not integrate your display walls to show crowd-sourced attendee data in real time? It's all about innovation.

8. The Tech is in the Lighting

A few pictures of the room for the @proudscotlandawards in Glasgow. #beautiful event with beautiful guests . . . . . #beautiful #beautifulevents #conference #event #events #eventdesign #eventmanagement #eventmarketing #eventprofs #eventpros #eventtech #meeting #meetings #meetingplanners #meetingprofs #eventplanner #events #wedding #awards #eventplanning #party #love #weddings #eventdesign #birthdayparty #entertainment #eventdecor #photography #corporateevents #decor

18 Likes, 3 Comments - Beautiful Events & Productions (@beautifuleventsuk) on Instagram: "A few pictures of the room for the @proudscotlandawards in Glasgow. #beautiful event with beautiful..."

Amazing how a little lighting can make such an eye-popping aesthetic difference.

9. Capitalizing on Strategic Value

Eight high-powered women in event tech share their secrets for injecting value and event takeaways into the planning process. It's time to make face-to-face events "mission critical" again.

10. iPad or iPlatform?

Visual proof that #EventTech is quickly growing LARGER than life.