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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Trailblazing event planners to watch for insights and inspiration.
Get those dream boards ready. We’ve got some top-tier event inspiration coming! The journey of an event planner can be confusing, challenging, and sometimes intimidating. It’s helpful to look to those who’ve already succeeded in this game for insight....
From Webinars to WebARs: Evolving trends in virtual event experiences.
Move over webinars! There's a new kid in town—AR, or “augmented reality.” While this technology isn’t exactly new, it’s growing significance is. Like many others, virtual events are taking over the event industry, and AR is a primary factor in this...
The reading list for event planners: Our top 5 must-reads.
While we love the internet, sometimes we crave an old-school source of information. Over the years, expert event planners have bottled their wisdom in the form of every teenager’s worst nightmare—a book! Each book featured on this list was written by...
How to design an inclusive and diverse event that leaves a lasting impact.
Events have the power to bring people together, and positive interactions plus a sense of belonging are great ways to get guests to return! You can make everyone feel welcome by creating an inclusive experience. In this article, we’ll go over a few tips...
Your Barbie World: Lessons from the marketing campaign of the year.
It’s a Barbie world, and we’re living in it! The film has smashed records in its opening weekend, netting a whopping $155 million in the first few days and becoming the highest-grossing film by a female director. Beyond the box office, however, the Barbie...
Badge design 101: Level up your skills with our expert guide.
Introducing the unsung hero of your events—the name badge! This small-but-mighty element of event planning features basic information like an attendee’s name, position, and access level. It may seem like it’s all about identification, but it can pack a...
The power of personalization: Creating an event that speaks to each attendee.
Let’s get personal… with our event planning! It isn’t enough anymore to create events with unforgettable venues and notable speakers. You need to create something that feels unique to each attendee. This is how you create high-value experiences. The...
Lights, camera, action! 5 video content ideas for your next event.
It’s safe to say that short-form video content is taking over on social media. Whether you’re scrolling through TikTok, Instagram Reels, or Youtube Shorts, everyone seems to be in love with this snappy and concise content. Plus, that algorithm can match...
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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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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.
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