iPads and tablet computers have seen the fastest adoption rate of any technology hardware in history. These highly intuitive, instant-on mobile devices with easy to read screens are transforming the way meeting professionals, exhibitors and attendees access information and connect at events. Mobile conference programs, interactive exhibit guides/floor plans, lead retrieval, mobile blogging, hotel sales kits, portable conference specifications, event way finding, and a huge range of travel tools are just a few of the applications available.
Come see what is hot in this area with lots of application demonstrations. Bring your iPad and be prepared to share your favorite as well.

 

Learner objectives:

• Identify the major mobile and tablet trends and their impact and promise to the events industry.
• Receive dozens of ideas, links and tools to assist in events, communication, travel and more that you can start using today.
• Learn from each other with the opportunity to share your favorite event-related mobile and tablet app.

Audience comments received for this presentation:

 

This was a fascinating and informative session. Thank you!
--Nicole Benner, Client Events Manager, Blank Rome LLP

This was great! Really scary but great! I have so many ideas to take back to my organization.
-- Robyn Addis, Firmwide Events Manager, Dechert LLP

Great, overwhelming, super cool stuff. Thanks for helping to get informed on this ever changing topic!

-- Caryn Taylor Lucia, Director of Events, SEI

Fantastic references for apps and programs to streamline the meeting planning process.
-- Olivia Peiffer, Event Manager, J. Scott Catering

I really enjoyed this. I thought it was not the typical technology presentation. You kept the audience very engaged.
--  Adrien Aloi, Student, Penn State.

Very interesting and informative! I learned so much about technology and where it is going!
-- Nicole Little, Meeting Coordinator, Boggs Chung Inc.