Where's The Future?

Where's The Future?

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  • AV Pricing Part II - How To Negotiate AV Prices The Live Audit!

    If you tuned in last week, you know Event Tech Podcast dived deep into the waters of how to save money on AV. Will Curran and Brandt Krueger sat down to share their tips on how this matter, so you can learn how to get the best value for your money. However, that was only part one of the" how to save money on AV extravaganza"!

    Today's episode brings a brand new voice and a brand new concept. Will and Curran are joined by Andrew Latimer, Design Engineer, and Endless Events’ AV Einstein. Last episode, Event Tech touched a little bit upon the how's of negotiation. At Endless, we know that you can never know too much about how to save money on AV. Because of this, today, Will and Andrew will do a full live AV audit with a quote provided by Brandt.

    You can learn what you should look for and what questions you should ask, while our hosts dissect AV proposals. Grab a pen and paper, and be ready to take notes on how to save money on AV!

    Subscribe to the Event Tech Podcast here and never miss a beat!

     

     

    1 hr 13 min
  • AV Pricing Part I: How To Save Money On AV Bills For Your Events

    One of the most common questions related to organizing events is "How can I save money on AV?". This is obviously a no-brainer, considering AV is one of the most expensive parts of an event. Here at Endless, we're fully aware of this! As a consequence, we've spent our fair share of time providing information on the matter of AV pricing.

    There's always something new to add, especially when trying to understand all the little things involved. Why is AV priced the way it is? How can you save money on AV? How can you be sure you get the right equipment? Overall, how can the process be as smooth as possible for the client and vendor alike?

    If any of these questions have been buzzing on your mind lately, you've come to the right place. On this week's Event Tech Podcast, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger walk you through all you need to know to save money on AV. Join them for the hottest tips on AV Pricing!

    Make sure you tune in next week for Part II of AV Pricing when Will and Brandt will be joined by Andrew Latimer, design engineer, and Endless Events' AV Einstein, for a live AV audit. Subscribe to the Event Tech Podcast here and never miss a beat!

    Resources:
    • Event Leadership Institute Courses
  • Welcome to the AV Audit

  • Tackling Commoditization In The Event Industry – #EventIcons Episode 157

  • 11 Reasons You Need an Initial Consult for Event AV – Whiteboard Wednesday

  • How Do In-House AV Commissions Work? – Whiteboard Wednesday

  • Can I Negotiate Venue AV Charges? – Whiteboard Wednesdays

  • How Much Does Event AV Cost – Whiteboard Wednesdays 

    55 min
  • Exploring Augmented Reality And Virtual Reality In Events

    In today's episode of Event Tech Podcast, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger discuss all things AR and VR related to events. What are the controversies associated with the technologies? How have they been implemented successfully, or not so much? What were the reasons for this? What does the future hold? Join them as they travel through the unexplored world of AR and VR in the event industry! And to make sure you never miss an episode, subscribe to the Event Tech Podcast here.

    Resources:

    2018 Event Industry Trends – #EventIcons Episode 92

  • Stadia – Google’s Game Changer?

  • Watch Google’s Stadia Event In 5 Minutes

  • CES - The Global Stage for Innovation - CES 2020

    42 min
  • Event Apps Best Practices: Increasing Adoption Rates

    Event planners everywhere now have the power of harnessing the immense potential of event apps. These handy platforms are great tools to help attendees engage with each other and make the most out of what you’re offering, but doubts on how to increase the adoption rates, and how to successfully implement the apps still loom over the industry. While the use of an app can be a particularly valuable addition to an event, the lack of knowledge when deciding to go for it might prove to be too much in the end.

    In this week’s Event Tech Podcast, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger are joined by Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey of Pathable. The three discuss best practices of the implementation and use of event apps, in an effort to increase adoption rates. Join them while they tackle the why’s and how’s of event apps! And to make sure you never miss an episode, subscribe to the Event Tech Podcast here.

    Resources
    • Pathable 
  • Event App Bible
  • All About Event Apps, The Good, The Bad and The Future! - #EventIcons
  • 52 min
  • The Future of 5G at Events

    In today’s episode, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger are going to talk all about mobile advancements and  5G at events. They will discuss how it could revolutionize the industry. Will and Brandt will also debate about the ways it will change WiFi at events, virtual attendance, and more. They will also discuss folding phones and their uses at events.  If you are curious how 5G at events will change the game listen below!

    39 min
  • Event Cybersecurity Risks Every Event Prof Should Know

    As event profs, we hold so much data within our registrations, software, and events. We have peoples addresses, credit card numbers, emails, phone numbers, even flight, and hotel information. If you aren’t protecting people's information you are making yourself and your clients an easy target for a cyber breach. If event cybersecurity is not on your radar yet we guarantee you by the end of this episode of Event Tech Podcast you will be running to your computer to implement the tips we are about to share!

    In today’s episode, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger are going to talk all about cybersecurity at events, why it will be the next big thing (and should be!) in event tech, and how you can take steps to improve your event cybersecurity. Will and Brandt will share their top three ways to protect your events information, how and what cyber attackers will look for, personal anecdotes and more. You cannot miss this episode! 

     

    50 min
  • Do Voice Assistants Need To Stay Out Of Events?

    In this episode of Event Tech Podcast, Will Curran of Endless Events and Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting will debate the pros and cons of using voice assistants at events. They will speak to each side of the debate and share real-life stories of their experiences with this type of technology at events. If you are curious about using voice assistants at events and want an honest opinion you are in the right place! Click to listen below.

     

    21 min
  • PSAV acquires Encore Event Technologies

    You've seen the headlines by now PSAV Acquires Encore. On this episode of Event Tech Podcast Will Curran of Endless Events and Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting take a deeper dive into what this could mean for the events industry and AV companies. They share interesting perspectives from their vast years in the industry and insider conversations they have heard. Be sure to listen to gain a unique perspective on the controversial acquisition and what it could mean for the events industry.

    Read the full blog here. 

    30 min
  • Our Favorite Tech From CES 2019

    Welcome to another episode of Event Tech Podcast. Our hosts Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting & Will Curran of Endless Events will be talking about their favorite tech from CES. Will and Brandt will guide you through the 2019 show, what tech they thought stood out and how that technology can be applied to events. From leaps in TV technology to smart toilets this is an episode you will want to catch!

    Read the full show notes HERE! 

    36 min
  • Welcome to the new Event Tech Podcast

    Welcome to Event Tech Podcast Episode ZERO! We are so excited to launch this podcast focusing on the latest and most innovative tech. Join us weekly for a thought provoking journey on how tech can evolve our industry. Our hosts Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting & Will Curran of Endless Events will guide you through all things related to event technology and distill complex topics so that everyone can understand them, as well as give ideas on how to implement some of the technology. Be sure to subscribe so you get the latest episodes and information as soon as they launch!

    Read the full show notes at https://helloendless.com/event-tech-podcast-0/

    16 min

About Where's The Future?

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Where’s The Future? Podcast (WTF) is your weekly guide to the technology shaping how we’ll live, work, and play. Hosted by Will Curran and Brandt Krueger, we explore the cutting edge of smart home innovation, electric vehicles, AI breakthroughs, phones, wearables, Apple tech, and AR/VR/XR experiences. Plus, the future-weird ideas that make you say... “WTF?”