In our monthly Event Industry News, Huddle Agency’s event tech experts keep you updated on all the latest tech trends in the corporate meetings and events industry. Check out what is happening in event technology this month!
New Tech Development Gaining Momentum
The boom of investment and innovation in the event technology sector shows no signs of slowing down, with new options for businesses and event professionals coming online and being announced throughout October.
Event platform Swapcard have announced a new app to provide an all-in-one session access and registration solution for hybrid events. Safe Site Check In have added a covid vaccination verification functionality to their QR-code digital check-in app, joining others in offering organizers effective methods of complying with vaccine regulations and keeping their events safe. Meanwhile, services like those announced by Interprefy improve the reach and scalability of hybrid events by offering live captioning services for multilingual meetings and events.
Event Tech Live is one of the few big conventions focusing on hybrid events and event technology
Event Technology Live
London event innovation tentpole event Event Tech Live 2021 is set to kick off in London on the 1st of November, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what great new solutions are on offer in the industry. As we note above, the lockdowns and other pandemic measures really kickstarted a renaissance in the event technology space, and we expect many of them to be on display at this important industry event.
Event Tech Live 2021 will feature four live stages with presentations by global experts and technology leaders, large exhibitor spaces for companies to demonstrate their offerings and the chance to network with some of the best in the business.
First Security Robot On Duty at HKCEC
‘Captain C’ will help maintain public safety throughout the facility’
Future attendees and exhibitors at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre might notice something unusual about some of the security staff employed by the venue. The first 5G smart security robot, “Captain C”, has been deployed, boasting a 360-degree 4k camera and a sophisticated sensor system to help it detect smoke and fire and improve attendee safety.
The recent improvements in 5G mean that Captain C will be in constant contact with operators as it patrols and monitors venue safety, freeing human security personnel for more specialized tasks. The future is here. folks!
As you can see, there’s a LOT happening in the event technology space and we don’t see this trend slowing down any time soon! Subscribe to our blog to receive our handy bite-sized updates and day informed in the event technology space.
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