IMEX America: Helping buyers learn about technology

Planners are sampling the latest tech solutions for event planning, budgeting and sourcing at the TECHknowledge Area at IMEX America.

Tahira Endean, on the “Top Five Women in EventTech” panel said: “The exhibitors have been very helpful in putting the technology into context. We’ve also had great feedback from the buyers who’ve been on the tours.”

It’s no secret that the best way to understand and learn to use new technology is to see it in action. Meeting planners at IMEX America, currently taking place in Las Vegas, have been finding out about event technology and meeting the experts behind the latest innovations in a new series of EventTech Tours running throughout the show. Led by Tahira, the tours feature several companies who are leading the way in technology for the meetings and event sector.

Carrie Drummond of Ansible by Red Hat, who took part in one of the tours said: “I’m really happy I came on this tour. It’s given me a short taste and insight into several types of technologies that I only know a little about and which are not on my appointment schedule.”

Ujuzi wa teknolojia

Experts are on hand to deliver targeted technology sessions, TECHbytes, answering questions on hot topics such as Snapchat, Slack, OneNote and wearable technology, and guiding visitors through the latest tech in the Gadget Lab.

Mbali na Ziara za EventTech, karibu vikao 40 vya elimu vinavyoangazia anuwai ya teknolojia vinafanyika katika Kituo cha Uvuvio wakati wa onyesho na zinavutia sana.

In the run up to the show, buyers have also had the chance to use Zenvoy, a new networking technology.  IMEX has introduced this one-to-one business introduction service for professionals, groups & events to enable buyers to meet like-minded colleagues and make better contacts more easily at the event. Joanna Oliver of EmCare said, “I’m excited to see IMEX doing this, it helps to find expertise easily, to share experiences and make valuable connections.”

Pamoja na kupata maendeleo ya teknolojia ya hivi karibuni, wapangaji pia walikuwa na mtazamo wa teknolojia iliyowekwa kutengeneza mawimbi kwenye tasnia ya #IMEXpitch. Kuanzisha teknolojia ya hafla kulikuwa na fursa ya kuonyesha bidhaa zao kwa hadhira ya wataalamu wa hafla kwenye onyesho. Wamaliziaji watano waliwasilisha bidhaa zao kwa hadhira ya moja kwa moja. Grip ya London, suluhisho la kwanza la mitandao ya ujasusi wa bandia ulimwenguni, ilitawazwa mshindi na jopo la wataalam wa kuhukumu.

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IMEX America kwa sasa inafanyika katika Sands Expo na Kituo cha Mkutano huko The Venetian® | Palazzo® Las Vegas kutoka Oktoba 18-20, 2016, iliyotanguliwa na Smart Jumatatu, Oktoba 17.

eTN ni mshirika wa media kwa IMEX.