With the explosion of mobile device usage at events, the demand for internet connectivity is growing exponentially and is becoming a mission-critical component. Reliable Wi-Fi and other internet access has become the lifeblood of event communications. The challenge is that for many events, this connectivity is unsatisfactory and both the planning host and the venue are blamed.  This session will cover the range of issues, the trends and what both meeting planners and venue managers must know in this very rapidly evolving area.

Learner Objectives:

• Know the key questions that both planners and venues must ask when planning events that will use significant internet connectivity.
• See case studies and venue trends designed to provide adequate bandwidth while protecting the meeting venues from runaway costs.
• Receive numerous useful tools, links, apps, ideas and suggestions on how to maximize the attendee experience.