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 […]
Category: Event Planning
Find the Product Keys for Windows and Installed Apps
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 Valuables Safe at the Reg Desk
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 […]
Best Smart Luggage for Event Pros
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 […]
7 Steps of Successful Event Planning for Professionals
For you and your event to be successful you have to put the work in prior to the event and ensure that your event planning is meticulous and well thought out. Every successful event professional should have a tick list to ensure that all bases are covered to make this particular event the best one […]