Event Planning & Technology Insights
Practical guides, event tech insights, and product updates to help organizers streamline registration, on-site check-in, badge printing, lead capture, and attendee engagement. Expert advice for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events — plus, real-world examples from teams using Expo Pass.
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Badge Printing 101:
What Is On-Site Badge Printing?
Learn how on-site badge printing works, and how modern event teams are using it to speed up check-in, reduce lines, handle on-site registration, improve accuracy, and boost attendee experiences. From hardware to workflow best-practices, this guide covers everything you need to know before your next event.
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Event Storytelling: Weaving immersive narratives into every event detail.
Everyone loves a good story! The best stories forge emotional connections between the audience, the characters, the story world, and the central ideas. It’s no wonder that event storytelling is a core part of a successful planner’s toolkit! Even though...
Breaking the fourth wall: Making guests active participants in your event.
We love a meta moment! When a character breaks the fourth wall, the audience gets in on the action. Bring this cinematic strategy to your event planning to transform how your audience engages with event content and to make a more lasting impression. ...
Empowered teams, effective events: A guide to delegation.
There are only so many hours in the day (unfortunately), even if you’re a master at time management! For event planners, that means handing out tasks from your own pile and onto your team - aka: delegation. But how do you choose how to divvy up the work?...
Must-follow social media accounts for event inspiration.
We’re all in this together! The best part of the event planning business is the connections we make. Social media has created unprecedented opportunities for this, offering creative inspiration and personal motivation from fellow organizers. Many event...
Calculating event value: Key factors to think about when pricing your events.
Planning an event is like crafting a masterpiece - every detail and decision contributes to the overall success (and profit!). But how can you make sure that your event resonates with both attendees and your long-term business goals? Fear not, fellow...
Expo Pass City Spotlight
New video series now live! Buckle up for Expo Pass City Spotlight! Designed to empower event professionals like you, featuring local experts who share their city's hidden gems and insider tips, helping you find the perfect location for your next...
Why you should think digital-first when planning in-person events.
Welcome planners. You’ve entered the Matrix! The days of digital planning being an afterthought or a bonus are gone. That means adopting a new approach to planning that puts digital factors front and center—even with in-person events. Massive benefits...
Decoding Event Marketing: What Works, What Doesn’t. (Webinar Recap)
Welcome to the first Expo Pass webinar recap of 2024!! We’re kicking off the year with a great topic that’ll set you up for a successful year of event marketing. Our recent webinar, Decoding Event Marketing: What Works & What Doesn’t, featured a pair...
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Product Updates
The Post-Event Strategy Most Teams Ignore, and Why It Costs Them Future Growth
Your event isn't over when attendees leave. The 48-hour follow-up window is where loyalty, renewals, referrals, and future pipeline are won or lost. Learn how to build a repeatable post-event strategy that turns one great event into the foundation for the next.
Event Planner: The Complete Career & Craft Guide
Whether you're exploring event planning as a career or looking to sharpen your craft, this guide covers everything: what event planners actually do day to day, the core skills and certifications that matter, career paths and salary expectations, the essential technology stack, and best practices from experienced professionals. It's the complete roadmap for building a successful event planner career.
Creating a Run of Show Template for Events, Meetings, and Conferences
A well-built run of show is the difference between a calm event day and a chaotic one. We built a free 9-tab Excel template covering your minute-by-minute timeline, team contacts, cue sheet, load-in manifest, vendor schedule, contingency playbook, and post-event debrief. Here's what actually belongs in it, and why most templates fall short.
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Built for Real-World Events
Whether you’re planning a large conference, trade show, corporate meeting, or hybrid event, the right event technology makes execution smoother and data more actionable. From registration and on-site badge printing to lead capture and attendance tracking, modern tools reduce friction for both attendees and organizers.
Explore our latest guides, case studies, and product updates, or learn more about Expo Pass event registration, check-in, and engagement solutions built for teams who value speed, flexibility, and simplicity.
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