Eric Schmidt, the chairman of Google opined that Internet will soon disappear as there would be so many IP addresses, so many interactive devices that it would be difficult for people to discern what falls in the paradigm of the world wide web. All that is part of the internet will become a part of […]
While resources for planning accessible events exist, they often overlook one important area: technology. There are well-documented but lesser-known standards for creating technology that is accessible to attendees with disabilities. Today, we’ll review these standards and explore how tech companies can apply them to your event’s technology. What are the most current accessibility standards for […]
A kinda true story… There we were, event team ready, landing in Orlando for a huge client conference. Step off the plane and head over to the conference center and start setting up when BLAM… My computer gives me the blue screen of death. There was no amount of prodding, poking, or restarting that was […]
Keeping my crap safe at the registration desk is a never-ending act of trial and error. In some out-of-the-way hotels, I have been known to live on the edge and just leave my stuff under the table, but in some high traffic conference centers, I don’t bring any personal items at all. Neither choice is […]
I REALLY hate the term “smart” when applied to things like luggage. My phone is a “smart” device, so is my laptop, my tablet, and even my watch… Luggage, not so much. But we are stuck with the term so this is the term that we shall use. Sigh. Smart Luggage became a thing so […]