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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5 minutes, 5 hours, or 5 days. Virtual means a whole new world of time slots.
The virtual event stage is open 24/7 and the mic is always on. That’s a lot of time to fill. So we checked out a few recent events — WWDC, Microsoft Build, Comic-Con, and The New York Film Festival, and made some notes on the best ways to get creative...
This, right here, is what a totally cool virtual event looks like… With screenshots! (obviously)
Virtual events are happening. Everyday. Everywhere. They may not be perfect, but they are definitely working — creating experiences that are real, funny, and actually kinda cool. We took a look at 3 big events — the DNC, Comic-Con, and WWDC, and made some...
CARES Act: What does this mean for Event Planners?
The event industry was hit particularly hard by spread of COVID-19. Restrictions on gatherings, corporate travel, and stay at home orders meant to battle the spread of disease have brought live events to a standstill. Considering that many event planning...
Should Events Offer Childcare?
Poll: Should Events Offer Childcare? As event organizers continue to look for new ways to increase attendance, promote diversity, and enhance the attendee experience, is childcare the answer? Increased conversations surrounding the concept of a healthy...
How To Get Exhibitors To Adopt New Technology
The “If it ain’t broke…” mentality sounds good if we’re talking about a bicycle or a toaster. But when we’re talking about business tech, people in every industry have a natural reluctance that blinds us to possibility. Yes, it’s working fine, but it...
Woman in Events: The Importance of Educational Events for Professional Development
Guest Blog Post: Our latest influencer article comes from a woman working in the event industry talking about the value of continued education. Are you interested in sharing your industry insights click here and share you story! ...
How to Test New Ideas at Your Next Event – Part 2
Best Ways to Test New Ideas and Measure Effectiveness So you’ve decided that it’s time to make a few changes. It’s time to liven things up. Sometimes you have to keep things fresh. How do you test new ideas at your event? How do you ensure that you aren’t...
How to Test New Ideas at Your Next Event – Part 1
Spring has sprung! We hope you’re as excited as we are! For many, spring brings on the desire for change and an out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new mentality. Maybe it’s time to freshen up your look (a new haircut perhaps), your space (some feng shui maybe),...
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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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