Get your head out your spreadsheets and your binders, and learn something new. John Federico (@gadgetboy) talks with Megan Powers (@meganpowers) of EventCollab about managing your events using collaborative software for every person on your team.

John Federico (@gadgetboy) talks with Austin Schafer of EventMobi about trends in event apps, helping customers overcome their challenges, and the Company’s move into integrated digital signage for events.

There are so many other reasons to use social media at your event - besides marketing. John Federico (@gadgetboy) talks with Alex Plaxen (@APlaxen) about the opportunities for increased engagement, happier attendees, more efficient operations and yes, better marketing - and more. In addition to Twitter, you can find Alex and LittleBird Told Media at http://www.conferenceengagement.com/.

John Federico (@gadgetboy) talks with Mark Jauregui, Vice President, Services & Customer Success from Certain. Mark shares his experiences in combining event management with marketing automation to help drive revenue from events.

John Federico (@gadgetboy) talks with Eric Ly (@ericly), Founder & CEO of Presdo. In this discussion, Eric shares his experiences building (and using) technology to facilitate networking at professional events.

John Federico (@gadgetboy) talks with Executive Producer of TEDx Cambridge, speaking and presentation strategist, Tamsen Webster (@tamadear). In this discussion, Tamsen provides insights for both speakers and organizers on preparation, scheduling, avoiding common mistakes and of course, the use of presentation and audience interaction technologies - and more.

In this event tech case study: John Federico (@gadgetboy) talks with James Wyler (@james_wyler) of Skookum about the benefits (and challenges) of using Bluetooth Beacons for Mobile Wayfinding at High Point Market - the world’s largest home furnishings show. Thank James for joining me for this episode via twitter or email.

John Federico (@gadgetboy) talks with Sean Holladay (@seanholladay) of Crowd Mics about audience interaction, how to ensure that you’re getting the right WiFi and internet connectivity for your event and the value of serving others - and more.

John Federico (@gadgetboy) talks with Chris Ostoich (@chrisostoich) from Lisnr about how ultrasonic audio can add new and powerful capabilities to your events like Proximity Location Awareness, Access & Security, Digital Signage, Analytics, Payments & Transactions - and more. You can reach Chris via Twitter or email at [email protected].