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May 2019

Technology is Changing Trade Shows
Here are Just 3 Examples



In a recent article from Corporate Event News, the author showcased ten ways technology is impacting the trade show business. Many of those tools are designed for the event planner but some are helping those business leaders who exhibit. Let's take a look at three of them.

Event Apps


Consumers have become trained to look for information on their Smart Phone. Having all of the pertinent event data on an app makes it easy for them to access the information. 

"In many ways, these completely replaced the print directory. So they're not only green, but they save money for trade show organizers and keep attendees from having to lug around large directories. Essentially, they put all the relevant information in the hands of attendees." (CEN.com)

The Event Manager Blog has compiled a listing of the top 131 Event Apps for 2019. From attendance to budgets to meet-up opportunities, their Event Bible offers a compilation of all of the current event related apps. 

Audience Polling


There is nothing as valuable as data when it comes to serving your customer's needs. One of the latest technology advances involves audience polling - real time. 

"Audience polling has increased a lot in popularity. A lot of cool systems out there provide real-time interfaces of polling that don't require as much system architecture as they used to. They've become more reliable and more of a mainstay, and I think they'll continue to approve." (CEN.com)

Capterra has compiled a listing of the top software applications for polling attendees - great for events like annual corporate meetings, national fund raising events and trade shows. Check out their listing which includes the classics like Survey Monkey and also several new applications. 

Kiosks

Have you ever lost your way on the trade show floor? There are so many people, exhibits, and signage that it can be confusing. The "You are here" kiosk has become a staple on the exhibit floor to help attendees get their bearing and locate their next destination. 

"The most common type of kiosk is a way-finding kiosk, which would include things like the exhibit floor plan and session room maps, but also lists of searchable things like exhibitors, products, conference centers, etc. to help you navigate your way around the show. It's a lot of the same information that's in expo management system or in the mobile apps, but it's in a format where someone could walk up and use it."(CEN.com)

At E&E Exhibit Solutions, we offer similar designs with our retail display kiosks that help attendees sort through and learn more about your company and product offerings. We also offer trade show charging stations that allow attendees to charge their devices, helping to keep them captive so that you have the opportunity to engage in a meaningful conversation.  

Additionally, when it comes to technology, our mobile iPad trade show app offers a customized solution to the tons of sales sheets and brochures you usually have on display. Check out this video to learn more about how our trade show mobile app can help your business:

Nomadic's Media on Demand App (New)
Nomadic's Media on Demand App

Technology is changing the way we gather information, communicate and now the way we experience trade shows. Make sure that your company is taking advantage of some of the newest offerings available.  

As always, if you need help with your trade show exhibit, event management or customized signage, give us a call - we can help. 


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