Tech News

Nov 28, 2015
A lot of technology companies are focusing on an app for this and an app for that, but a company based in Isreal, MUV Interactive, has come up with a small, inexpensive gadget that packs a big experience punch. BIRD is a wearable device that fits on your index finger and senses everything your fingers are doing in space. It allows you to do everything you might do on a tablet device such as touch and gestures, but BIRD is remarkable in that it allows you to do all those things while 100 feet away from that device. Presenters can flip through their slide deck as they walk through the audience… more
Nov 28, 2015
A lot of technology companies are focusing on an app for this and an app for that, but a company based in Isreal, MUV Interactive, has come up with a small, inexpensive gadget that packs a big experience punch. BIRD is a wearable device that fits on your index finger and senses everything your fingers are doing in space. It allows you to do everything you might do on a tablet device such as touch and gestures, but BIRD is remarkable in that it allows you to do all those things while 100 feet away from that device. Presenters can flip through their slide deck as they walk through the audience… more
Nov 22, 2015
The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (L.A. Tourism) launched meetLA.com, a brand new website designed as a comprehensive, one-stop gateway for meeting professionals looking to conduct business in Los Angeles, according to bureau officials.    Created specifically to fit the needs of meeting and event professionals, the site makes buying decisions simpler and stress-free. meetLA.com offers tools to navigate the city of Los Angeles with ease such as:   ·         Find a Venue – Users can discover L.A.’s robust portfolio of… more
Nov 22, 2015
A call for proposals - an announcement inviting members of a community to submit written descriptions of proposed topics and presenters - is a common practice in the conference industry. The call details (among other things) criteria for acceptance, deadlines for submission and notification, conference themes and what will be required of presenters who are selected. Smart digital tools can significantly streamline the Call for Proposals process and lead to higher quality presentations. An online portal makes it easier for more people to submit more presentation ideas. With more proposals in… more
Nov 22, 2015
A call for proposals - an announcement inviting members of a community to submit written descriptions of proposed topics and presenters - is a common practice in the conference industry. The call details (among other things) criteria for acceptance, deadlines for submission and notification, conference themes and what will be required of presenters who are selected. Smart digital tools can significantly streamline the Call for Proposals process and lead to higher quality presentations. An online portal makes it easier for more people to submit more presentation ideas. With more proposals in… more
Nov 22, 2015
The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (L.A. Tourism) launched meetLA.com, a brand new website designed as a comprehensive, one-stop gateway for meeting professionals looking to conduct business in Los Angeles, according to bureau officials.    Created specifically to fit the needs of meeting and event professionals, the site makes buying decisions simpler and stress-free. meetLA.com offers tools to navigate the city of Los Angeles with ease such as:   ·         Find a Venue – Users can discover L.A.’s robust portfolio of… more
Nov 08, 2015
The primary reasons companies participate in trade shows is to increase awareness of their brand and find new business opportunities. But despite living in the digital age, many exhibitors still underestimate the value of buffering up their presence on the event website to maximize their investment. Here are five easy ways in which exhibitors can enhance their presence and exposure to a dedicated audience.   Logo   This may seem like a no-brainer, but it never ceases to amaze us how many exhibitors still miss the boat on this one. Putting a logo on your eBooth is the… more
Nov 08, 2015
The primary reasons companies participate in trade shows is to increase awareness of their brand and find new business opportunities. But despite living in the digital age, many exhibitors still underestimate the value of buffering up their presence on the event website to maximize their investment. Here are five easy ways in which exhibitors can enhance their presence and exposure to a dedicated audience.   Logo   This may seem like a no-brainer, but it never ceases to amaze us how many exhibitors still miss the boat on this one. Putting a logo on your eBooth is the… more
Nov 01, 2015
ibtm world has announced the Top 10 Innovations set to be showcased in this year’s Innovation Zone. The following companies were shortlisted from over 60 international applicants who submitted entries for the 2015 Technology and Innovation Watch Award this year.   InitLive - winner of the 2015 Technology and Innovation Watch award, a cloud-based system which includes a web service and a mobile device app that equips event planners, event staff and volunteers with a real-time communication system and a comprehensive scheduling service on the day of their events.  … more
Nov 01, 2015
ibtm world has announced the Top 10 Innovations set to be showcased in this year’s Innovation Zone. The following companies were shortlisted from over 60 international applicants who submitted entries for the 2015 Technology and Innovation Watch Award this year.   InitLive - winner of the 2015 Technology and Innovation Watch award, a cloud-based system which includes a web service and a mobile device app that equips event planners, event staff and volunteers with a real-time communication system and a comprehensive scheduling service on the day of their events.  … more
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