The ten best technical innovations for events organisers will be displayed at ITBM Barcelona next month. ITBM is an event for the meetings, conferences, events and business travel industry. 15,500 professionals will gather in Barcelona from November 17-19 for three days of exhibitors, networking and education.
The Innovation Zone will feature the top 10 innovations from the Technology and Innovation Watch Award.
The top ten innovations for events are as follows:
InitLive was announced as the the winner of the Technology and Innovation Watch awards. It uses a mobile-first approach to managing event teams. The cloud-based system includes real time communication web service and mobile app to allow event planners, event staff and volunteers to communicate easily, along with a scheduling service.
EventPilot is a conference app for large medical and scientific meetings. Users can manage their schedules easily using datasets. The app features expo hall navigation, engagement levels of attendees and CME tracking.
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Interactio is a mobile system that replaces traditional translation equipment in live events. Attendees listen to translation through their phones or tablets, without the need for hardware.
Mash Machine offers a social experience with music. Users create music by moving blocks on a table. Anyone can create, regardless of their music skills. Mash Machine can be used in music education, DJ battles and other activity formats.
Path Event Learning Platform is a cloud-based learning and content management tool. It is designed specifically for event-based learning programmes. Event managers can publish conference talks on the app to be used as learning tools, increasing the event’s reach and creating revenue opportunities.
CDEP (the Conference Data Exchange Protocol) is a new exchange protocol for providers of technical solutions in the MICE industry. Organisations only have only to maintain a single database, guaranteeing data is always up to date for all partners in the event.
Socialpoint is cloud-based audience engagement software. It allows organisers to test and display social media displays, polling, Q&A’s and lead capture at events. The software enables organisers to gain real time data and start conversations with attendees.
Loopd is a relational analytics tool that measures proximity-based human engagement for corporate events. Attendees can exchange contact information and collect marketing materials and organisers can use the data for research.
AroundThen uses Bluetooth between devices to enable users to view each other’s profiles and connect. Auto-check-in and personalised notifications lead to increased engagement. Event organisers can access data and profiles and can send messages to everyone in real time.
EventCollab is event project management software developed by event producers. It allows a more seamless cooperation for event management teams. Users can collaborate on schedules, share documents and assign tasks, cutting down on emails and allowing more control.
