What if AI had the ability to revolutionise the way we experience events entirely?
In this episode of 'UNSCRIPTED', Adam Malik interviews Joe Colangelo, co-founder and CEO of Bear Analytics, to dig deep into how AI is changing the events space. From informed decision-making through data to delivering better attendee experiences, AI is no longer buzzword—here to change the game.
Joe presents real-world applications, such as how AI is transforming attendee profiling, session suggestions, and event networking. He and Adam discuss the challenges of data strategy, the position of large language models (LLMs), and how event planners can finally tap into the value locked in years of recorded content.
Look for insights on:
- How AI can make the event experience more personalised in real time
- Why data strategy is the missing key to successful AI adoption
- The future of AI-fueled event matchmaking and content discovery
- Why most organisers are sitting on a goldmine of under-leveraged event data
Whether you're an event organiser, marketer, or just curious about the power of AI, this episode will make you rethink the future in an entirely different manner.
(00:00) Introduction & Joe's Background
(02:00) The Truth Behind AI Hype in Events
(06:20) Data Strategy: The Key to AI Success
(12:15) How AI Can Transform Event Content & Networking
(18:12) The Use of Large Language Models in Events
(25:34) Future Looking: Where AI & Events Are Going Next
(27:10) Final Thoughts & Takeaways
🌟 Featured Speaker: Joe Colangelo 🌟
Joe is an innovator and Co-founder of Bear Analytics and a firm believer in the power of first-party data in events and the application of AI. His work focuses on centralizing, cleaning, and measuring event data to enhance learning, engagement, and strategic audience experience design. With Bear Analytics, he helps event organizers and associations break down complex data barriers, turning insights into actionable strategies that drive engagement and revenue growth.
🤝 Connect with Joe on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephcolangelo/ or check out Bear Analytics at https://www.bearanalytics.com/
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