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October 26, 2026AI: What happens to the human soul of our industry?The future of live events belongs to those who view AI as a silent operational assistant by allowing us to focus on gathering people to inspire, educate, and connecRead More

Cvent CEO and founder Reggie Aggarwal

September 5, 2024Cvent target event marketing with Splash takeoverCvent, the meetings and events technology provider, is back on the acquisition trail – this time gobbling up Splash, a New-York based event marketing technology company.

ISTH Congress Bangkok 2024

July 25, 2024Future readyThe International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis has made some big changes to its flagship event...

Facial recognition software

July 15, 2024Deal could see more AI-powered facial analysis in EuropeEvent attendees across Europe could find their facial expressions coming under scrutiny more often following a tie-up between two event technology companies.

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March 18, 2024Bizzabo launches hotel room block serviceEvent technology platform, Bizzabo has updated its Event Experience Operating System to include room block management for planners and delegates.

Some of the EventsAir team on-site at the ASEAN-Australia Summit in Melbourne

March 14, 2024Digital bouncer: collaborative effort ensures tight security at Melbourne leaders meetingThe ASEAN-Australia Special Summit saw 12 heads of state from South East Asia gather in Melbourne in early March – a high profile event which required diligent digital security.

Foresight invests in Live Group

February 28, 2024Live Group secures £2.8m investment to develop engagement techAn event management company that counts associations amongst its clients has secured £2.8m in venture capital

Most associations using AI in event planning, report suggests

January 23, 2024Most associations using AI in event planning, report suggestsAlmost two-thirds of association meeting planners are using artificial intelligence (AI) to help them organise events, according to a new survey.

Corbin Ball photo

January 23, 2024'Longest-running' event tech website to close at end of monthEvent tech expert Corbin Ball is retiring - and closing his long-running website corbinball.com.

Cvent CEO and founder Reggie Aggrawal

January 18, 2024Cvent expands tech offering with double acquisitionEvent tech giant Cvent has made a double acquisition, snapping up Jifflenow and iCapture.

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November 24, 2023No longer the laggard?How meeting planners learned to embrace AI Show More