About

Keith Johnston is a seasoned expert in unraveling the intricate web of technology’s influence on modern conferences or events. With over 20 years of hands-on experience spanning diverse industries, Keith has earned a reputation as a go-to authority for event technology insights, guidance, and savvy social media strategies that resonate with event professionals and attendees worldwide. His mission? Empowering organizations of all sizes to thrive in tech without straining their budgets.

As Managing Partner at i3 Events, Keith works to empower associations and nonprofits to create exceptional conference and event experiences for their attendees through meticulous planning, cutting-edge technology, and a little hard work… and doing this without crushing annual budgets.

He is also known as the vocal rabble-rouser of this award-winning event industry blog, Plannerwire, and as the co-host of the podcast Event Tech Pull Up. His expertise has garnered attention in numerous publications, including Plan Your Meetings, Associations Now, Convene, and Event Solutions, and he has appeared on the cover of Midwest Meetings Magazine.

You will find him on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Threads or at any number of industry conferences where he speaks on a regular basis.