Meetings industry technology giant Cvent acquired mobile event app company DoubleDutch in the latest of a trio of major acquisitions that seeks expand the SaaS company’s mobile software platform.

Wordly artificial intelligence software provides instantaneous on-demand translation in 15 languages for attendees at international meetings and events, in both audio and visual formats on mobile devices. Wordly allows meeting planners to save on their budget expenses by not hiring human-based translation services and renting translation equipment.

With conference season in full swing, event professionals should consider using apps to communicate with attendees. Christoph Trappe discusses how HD Expo successfully marketed the #HDExpo2019 app, plus tips to increase app downloads at your next conference.

HI-LITES are visual effects glasses that enable brands and artists to offer augmented reality without the wires or costs. They transform any point of light viewed through the lenses into custom shapes.

Following are 11 essential event technology tips, as well as a few that can apply to other needs as well, to consider when bringing your meeting or event overseas.

AV and event technology expert Jon Trask shares tips for meeting planners looking to stay on pace with the latest tech trends without spending unnecessary funds.

In an age when most of the attendees at your event have high-quality cameras in their pockets, you either have to create photo-worthy backdrops that entice social sharing … or you can try something compelling and new. I’ve only had one even photo opportunity featured on the Michael Cerbelli’s: The Hot List™ 2019, and I think this is absolutely one of my favorites in years. Meet the Hypno Eye!

Learn how to ask Echo and Alexa integrated devices for the latest meeting and event planner news, so that your hands and eyes can focus on other tasks.

Michael Cerbelli has been turning meeting planners’ heads since he first took the stage 18 years ago with his annual list of the latest trends sure to inspire, engage and mesmerize attendees during events. This year, technology played a larger role than ever in the trends revealed during Michael Cerbelli’s: The Hot List^™: 2019 presentation at the San Diego Convention Center. Cerbelli picked six event tech innovations to share.

Visual Comet products turn events into experiences. I love new ways to present experiences to my clients and the LED Video Tunnel and LED Video Bar are two MC Approved ideas that were showcased at the 18th Annual: Michael Cerbelli’s: The Hot List™: 2019 debut in San Diego.