Like aworkshop or symposium, aconferencerequires a high level of organization on the part of those responsible for preparing the event.And in this sense, it is essential to find means that help in this work and that bring positive results at the end of the event.
It is important to understand thattechnology can be implementedduring conferences as a form of innovation and to bring various benefits to participants, such as:
- Possibility of networking;
- Higher chances of engagement;
- Monitoring of event news and programming in real time;
- Possible doubts and difficulties;
- Curiosities about the event and other participants;
- Information about exhibitors and speakers.
That’s why we prepared this article to help you better understandhow technology can be implemented during a conferenceand what impacts it can generate during the event. Check out:
What is a conference?
By definition, a conference is agathering of people to talk about ideas, problems, and innovations on a central topic.It differs fromsymposia in the world of events, as it goes far beyond topics related to scientific or academic subjects.
The public present at the conference usually already has an understanding or works professionally in the market related to the proposed topic, and is present precisely to have a deeper understanding of the subject.
During a conference, you will hear from big names related to their field who have faced many challenges in their daily work.They show how they successfully overcame some of the obstacles you might face and share how they did it in practice.
What are the main conferences around the world?
To better understand what conferences are, let’s talk about some examples that are highlighted in the world:
TEDx
The most popular conference model currently around the world is certainlyTED(Technology, Entertainment and Design).Its first edition was conceived by the architect Richard Saul Wurman and took place in the USA in 1984.
Since then, the conference, which is characterized by short talks with central themes, has taken on great proportions, until in 2009 the TEDx format appeared.Unlike TED, which is the big conference held every year, TEDx can be held anywhere.
They take place in a smaller format, organized independently, following theprerequisites established by the event.This popularization has already allowed more than 20,000 lectures to appear around the world.
2. Google I/O
Google I/Oisthe annual conference held by Google focused on the development market, mainly related to its operating system, Android.It has been taking place since 2008 in the city of San Francisco, California.
But in addition to bringing news so that developers can create new systems and apps, Google I/O also discloses innovations that will soon reach the general public.Even so, this is one of the conferences that has a large online audience.
You can check out thenews and technologies releasedat the 2018 conference by reading our special content about the event.
3. Data Driven Business (DDB)
TheData Driven Business, better known as DDB, is a conference that takes place in Brazil, in the capital of Santa Catarina, for professionals in the Big Data area.It seeks to show participants the importance of investing in this market to simplify business and achieve more results.
Check out in the video below the best that happened at the 2018 conference, which was attended by representatives of the great companies in this market, such as Microsoft, Linkedin and even the great Brazilian tennis player Gustavo Kuerten.
What are the main technologies that can be used at the conference?
Check out some of the most important technologies you need to use at the conference:
1. Online ticket sales
In order for a conference to be successful in terms of audience participation, it is important to create forms that facilitate confirmation of attendance at the event.And the best of them is to use a platform that works withonline ticket sales.
In addition to the convenience of purchasing a ticket anywhere, you canfollow the evolution and engagement of the public with the event
2. Share content
We have a number of social networks that allow us to share different types of content over the internet.But during a conference, it is essential that the contents produced during the event are available for everyone to see.
That’s why there is a need to create a social network for the conference, with a unique timeline.This is only possible whenusing the technology of the applications, and having an application for the event is one of the key points that you need to include in your investment list for the conference.
3. Networking
Today, the opportunity to network must exist in any type of event, but as it is part of the central strategy of any conference, it is essential to have technologies that facilitate contact and the exchange of experiences between participants.
One of the main ones that has been drawing attention in the events market isMatchmaking, which allows you to make contacts during conferences with people who have an affinity of interests with each other.The tool works together with the application available for the event.
