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THE GLOBAL EVENT TECH SUMMIT
by Conference News
TWO DAYS OF INSIGHTFUL INDUSTRY-DRIVEN CONTENT AND UNMATCHED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
- 22/23 November 2022
- Venue: De Vere Horsley Estate
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What is The Global Event Tech Summit?
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Following the huge success of the inaugural Global Event Tech Summit, the Conference News team is very excited for the return of our annual two-day event on 22 and 23 November, built to serve the next generation of tech-focused event planners.
The Global Event Tech Summit is an exclusive educational event, centred around innovation and personalised experience in equal measures. The summit will focus on helping planners gain a deeper understanding of the full spectrum of technology can be used to further enhance your events through targeted seminars, interactive demos, and knowledge sharing with like-minded industry professionals.
From the latest event apps, registration and hybrid platforms to the metaverse, augmented reality and AI – the summit will cover it all to deliver education and networking over a two-day conference. For any senior event professional looking for an exclusive learning opportunity on how the latest technology can simplify their event cycle, the Global Event Tech Summit offers a rare and unique opportunity to do so.
Delegates are invite-only and accepted based on their company, job title and decision-making status, creating the highest calibre of discussion and thought leadership on the latest technology advances in the global events' world.
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DEVELOP
Learn from experienced event professionals and marketeers on the challenges that they faced, and how the correct implementation of relevant technology to their events has saved them time and helped them grow the brand beyond its original boundaries of capability.
EXPLORE
The Global Event Tech Summit provides the exclusive opportunity for all handpicked delegates to trial the newest technology available on the market and meet directly with the providers for a selection of personalised consultations based on their event or marketing needs.
NETWORK
The balance our team has struck between education, social and relaxation when planning the programme is a key selling point for any delegate looking to attend. As well as the series of engaging sessions and round table discussions due to take place over the two days, there is ample opportunity for more informal networking with like-minded professionals.
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
Featuring an immersive and varied content schedule, the Global Event Tech Summit is an event you won't want to miss!
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| 9.15 - 9.30: | Editor's Welcome |
| 9.30 - 10.30: | Session 1 - Community Building - Where does my community want to meet? |
| 10.30 - 10.45: | Networking Coffee Break |
| 10.45 - 11.45: | Session 2 - Digital Strategy & Experience - Picking the right event format and creating your event tech checklist |
| 11.45 - 13.30: | Organiser Round Tables |
| 13.30 - 14.30: | Lunch |
| 14.30 - 15.00: | Session 3 - Audience Engagement |
| 15.00 - 16.00: | 1 on 1 meetings |
| 16.00 - 16.15: | Networking coffee break |
| 16.30 - 18.00: | 1 on 1 meetings |
| 19.30: | Dinner |
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| 9.15 - 9.30: | Editor's Address |
| 9.30 - 10.30: | Session 1 - Digital Transformation - Unpicking the Metaverse |
| 10.30 - 10.45: | Networking Coffee Break |
| 10.45 - 11.45: | Session 2 - Social Media Strategy - What can tech do to help? |
| 11.45 - 12.45: | 1 on 1 meetings |
| 12.45 - 13.45: | Lunch |
| 13.45 - 14.45: | 1 on 1 meetings |
| 14.45 - 15:00: | Editor's Closing Comments |
| 15.00: | Summit End: Free time or optional group activity - Frisbee Golf |
Day 1
Community Building Panel - Where does my community want to meet?
The emergence of event tech platforms has led to data being at the heart of the decision-making process when building a community. This panel will look at the importance of engaging with your audience pre-event and when onsite, as well as the return on investment from the engagement. We will consider how to integrate all of the readily available technologies into a single event ecosystem and how your operations can be streamlined. We will also discuss the significance of segmenting data, how the audience interacts and the advantages of personalised messaging and positioning.
To chair:
- Cameron Roberts, Editor at Conference News
On the panel:
- Rob Prevett, Growth Director at Totem
- Vanessa Lovatt, Global Director of Customer Engagement at Notified
- Alex Arné, Head of Channel & Partnerships UK at Swapcard
- Ashley Friedlein, Chief Executive Officer & Founder at Guild
- Amy Underdown, Head of Events and Marketing at Oxford Analytica
Digital Strategy & Experience Panel - Creating your event tech checklist
Picking the right format is essential for the success of any event. Whether it’s in-person or hybrid, event strategy is strictly dependent on the client, their needs and budget. However, it is certain that virtual and hybrid events is embedded in all strategies, vastly different to pre-2020. This panel will look at the types of technology available to different markets and territories, as well as consider the options that are accessible depending on budget.
To chair:
- Louisa Daley, Reporter at Conference News
On the panel:
- James Samuel, Portfolio Director at Clarion Events
- Leslie Robertson, Chief Executive Officer and Founder at Open Audience
- Sophie Ahmed, SVP of Market Strategy at Hubilo
- Tim Collett, Managing Director at WRG
Audience Engagement
Feeling the post lunch slump? It's time to get ready for the afternoon content as an audience engagement expert explains how you can use technology to keep those attending your events focused and with you in the room
Solus Speaker: Leslie Robertson, Chief Executive Officer and Founder at Open Audience
Day 2
Digital Transformation Panel - Unpicking the metaverse
The metaverse has undoubtedly left an impact on the events industry. This panel will look at how event professionals are bridging the gap with the virtual-reality space, how it can be implemented effectively and the competitive advantages it can bring. The session will also consider how the metaverse can enhance exhibitions and its community, including how to engage attendees during digital events and support in person events.
To chair:
- Cameron Roberts, Editor at Conference News
On the panel:
- Whitney James, Founder at Omniverse Agency
- Zara Kerwood, Creative Technology Director at George P. Johnson
- Josh King, VP of Growth at emc3
- Gavin Newman, Chief Executive Officer at iVent
- Nick Fagan, Creative Technologist at DRPG
Social Media Strategy Panel - What can tech do to help?
Is it cost-effective to use influencer marketing in your wider social media strategy? How can this align with the values and vision of your company? This panel will look at the use of brand ambassadors and how event technology can come into play to support the message you want to convey. We will also cover the key aspects to ensure your social media strategy has a compelling and engaging story that will resonate with your target audience.
To chair:
- Louisa Daley, Reporter at Conference News
On the panel:
- Catriona Boyle, Head of Events at The Croc
- Debbie Bell, Director at ZiaBia
- Georgia Cross, Marketing & Campaign Manager at Cheerful Twentyfirst
- Lee Mannion, Head of Communications at Expert Impact Speakers
DELEGATE INFORMATION PACK
Last year's event at Hanbury Manor was a huge success for digital and hybrid event planners and marketers, centred around education and personalised experience in equal measures. In 2022, we are bringing you more digital event technology, more networking opportunities and more educational content so you can level up your digital and hybrid events and technology!
For any senior event professional looking for an exclusive learning opportunity on how the latest technology can simply their event cycle, the Global Event Tech Summit is a rare and unique opportunity to do so.
What last year's attendees said
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“I’d like to thank Andrew Walmsley and all of the team at Mash Media for organising the DEN Tech Summit at Hanbury Manor. The hard work and organisation you all put into the event was clear to see and was appreciated by everyone on the Notified team as well as everyone else I spoke to. The quality of the venue and of the delegate attendees was excellent and represented great value for us as a Platinum Sponsor. The content from the presentations, the sessions and round tables was excellent and the 1:1 in person meetings were high calibre. We are already looking forward to next year’s event!”
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“A truly refreshing in person event; the DEN Summit brought all the right people together to discuss the landscape currently and over the next twelve months; we had some amazing conversations with some really passionate event professionals - we will be back
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“The inaugural DEN Tech Summit not only met but exceeded our expectations from both a content and lead-gen point of view. Andrew and the DEN team worked hard to ensure all event partners met the right people, and we came away with some excellent leads and new industry relationships. We are already looking forward to future events.”
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“We at Collaborate are proud to stand next to the other innovators, forward thinkers and path-creators in our industry. This event celebrates the very best of what it means to work in events. To celebrate the agile, flexible, fast thinkers and most importantly the creators. We were delighted to be surrounded by such talent and good company.”
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"Just wanted to provide some feedback around the DEN Tech Summit and also to say thank you to you personally for the help before, during and after the event. You definitely went that extra mile for us! Firstly I wanted to extend my gratitude to your team as well, as they were superb during the event and went out of their way to assist in everything we needed. The event itself was absolutely fantastic, from the venue (outstanding) the two days’ content & format, up to the hospitality. More than all this though, I have to congratulate you on the quality of delegates you served up to us. Absolutely all the right types of ICPs from all the right organizations. All the conversations were deep and meaningful (most events you’ll be lucky to have 5 mins with prospects) and we are have managed to secure some major business as a direct result of attending this event. Brilliant event and can’t wait to attend the next one!”
