Live Virtual Experience
DATE: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
TIME: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
COST: Free
Description:
Get ready for the PCMA ELI Event Tech Test Drive—a dynamic, one-day live virtual experience created exclusively for event and meeting professionals. Led by event tech evangelists Tess Vismale, CMP, DES, and Keith Johnston, this event brings you front-row access to innovative tools transforming the future of our industry.
Explore cutting-edge technologies from top industry providers and dive into the latest platforms specializing in event measurement, networking, and engagement. You’ll enjoy live presentations, Q&A sessions, and interactive networking opportunities, all designed to give you actionable insights to supercharge your event planning and elevate your attendee experience. Don't miss the chance to test-drive the solutions that will set your events apart!
Learning Outcomes:
- Discover and assess cutting-edge event platforms and products to confidently select the perfect tools that align with your event goals and audience needs.
- Learn how to seamlessly integrate the latest event technologies into your current strategies, amplifying attendee engagement and operational efficiency.
- Unlock the potential for higher event ROI by strategically implementing innovative event technologies that elevate your event experiences.
Who should attend?
This event is intended for corporate, association, agency, and independent event planners, meeting managers, event producers, and event technology decision-makers who are:
- Interested in improving meeting and event efficiency, engagement, and enhancing their events using technology.
- Responsible for selecting and implementing event technologies for in-person and virtual events.
- Seeking to stay updated on the latest event technologies.
Meet the Tech Providers
Meet the Hosts
Tess Vismale, CMP, DES
Founder and CEO, iSocial Execution Inc.
Tess Vismale, CMP, DES, is a pioneering event technologist, dynamic speaker, and seasoned meeting planner. As Founder and CEO of iSocialExecution Inc., she has orchestrated events for more than 500,000 attendees, evolving alongside the industry from its analog roots to today's digital frontier.
Known as the "Tech Whisperer," Tess seamlessly blends time-tested meeting planning principles with cutting-edge technology. Her innovative approach has earned her recognition as a BizBash 2024 Industry Innovator and a place among Eventex's 100 Most Influential People in the Events Industry.
Keith Johnston
Managing Director of i3 Events
Keith Johnston is a seasoned expert in event technology with over 20 years of experience across industries. Known for his practical tech insights and social media strategies, Keith helps organizations of all sizes thrive without breaking the budget. He is the founder of the award-winning blog Plannerwire and co-host of the Event Tech Pull Up podcast. His work has been featured in publications like Convene and Associations Now, and he has appeared on the cover of Midwest Meetings Magazine.
Supported by
Event Agenda (Tentative)
| 11:00 – 11:10am |
Welcome and Event Overview Tess Vismale and Keith Johnston |
| 11:10 – 11:40am | Company 1 Presentation and Live Q & A |
| 11:40am – 12:10pm | Company 2 Presentation and Live Q & A |
| 12:10 – 12:20pm | Break |
| 12:20 – 12:50pm | Company 3 Presentation and Live Q & A |
| 12:50 – 1:20pm | Company 4 Presentation and Live Q & A |
| 1:20 – 1:40pm | Break and Networking |
| 1:40 – 2:10pm | Company 5 Vendor Presentation and Live Q & A |
| 2:10 – 2:40pm | Company 6 Vendor Presentation and Live Q & A |
| 2:40 – 2:50pm | Break |
| 2:50 – 3:20pm | Company 7 Vendor Presentation and Live Q & A |
| 3:20 – 3:50pm | Company 8 Vendor Presentation and Live Q & A |
| 3:50 – 4:00pm |
Event Wrap Up and Closing Message Tess Vismale and Keith Johnston |
