With a new year comes new event tech trends. As we move into the 21st century, technology is becoming more and more involved in every aspect of our lives—including events. Therefore, it is essential to stay on top of the latest event tech trends to be sure your events are as cutting-edge as possible:
1. Augmented Reality (AR)
AR is an event technology trend that is slowly gaining popularity and is expected to explode in 2023. It involves superimposing computer-generated images on top of real-world surroundings, giving users a unique and immersive experience. This could mean using AR to provide attendees with a virtual tour of the venue before the event even begins or giving them the ability to try out products in a virtual showroom.
2. Chatbots
Chatbots are computer programmes that mimic human conversation. They can be used to answer attendees’ questions, provide them with information about the event, and help them navigate the event website or app. Chatbots can be particularly useful for larger or more complicated events —they can help keep attendees organised and reduce some strain on event staff.
3. Virtual Reality (VR)
VR is similar to augmented reality, allowing users to experience a computer-generated world. However, VR completely immerses users in this world, making it feel as if they are actually there. This could be used for events to give attendees a 360-degree view of the venue or allow them to “attend” the event from home if they cannot participate in person.
4. 5G
5G is the fifth generation of wireless networking technology and is expected to revolutionise how we use the internet—not just at events but in our everyday lives. 5G promises to speed up to 100 times faster than 4G LTE, the current standard, which means smoother streaming, quicker downloads, and less latency. For events, this could mean live-streaming keynote speeches or presentations in high definition without any buffering or lag time.
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