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The 6 Forces Shaping the Future of Meetings

Associations Now

From what attendees expect as the “new status quo” to how venues—and entire metropolis’—are being forced to upgrade their technology infrastructure. Conferences need to deliver high-level technology content and experiences. For example, the Indianapolis Zoo recently opened a new, eco-conscious private events pavilion.

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5 Questions to Answer Before Planning Your Next Meeting

Associations Now

How much should we focus on technology trends at our meetings? **. How much is technology disrupting your industry? For example, the nonprofit TechPoint in Indianapolis works with conference planners to find local keynote and panel speakers that can cover the latest and future tech trends that matter to your members. **2.

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4 Ways Museums Can Engage Millennials

Achieve

Museums need patrons to fill their boards and new donors to support their initiatives as the generational shift (coupled with constant changes in technology) threatens their long-term futures. A lot of museums are leading the charge on including interactive technology at almost every exhibit. He’s right.

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Why I’m Working with Bloomerang

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

So naturally, I’m often asked which technology providers I recommend as you go about implementing all these best practices I share. I rarely, if ever, recommend one company without listing off their competitors, and suggesting you do homework via organizations like Idealware , the Nonprofit Technology Network , and TechSoup.

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Seek Local Opportunities Linked to Your Association’s Industry

Associations Now

That’s what the American Association for Anatomy experienced when Indianapolis was selected for the 2021 Experimental Biology conference, a joint meeting with five scientific organizations. Several other organizations focused on life sciences and technology innovation recently held meetings in Indianapolis.

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Live Streaming: A Tech Trend You Need to Know

Associations Now

Now, technology has evolved to the point where live-streaming sessions over the internet is one of the biggest tech developments for conferences. In 2019, Riley will manage the Propulsion, Energy, and Space Forum and Expo, which will bring 2,200 people from around the world to Indianapolis. It may even help it grow.

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Jeffrey Cufaude, Idea Architects: The Importance of Being Part of the.

Idea Architects

In reviewing photos from the recent Super Bowl Village here in Indianapolis, I was reminded of a very important one: people just want to be a part of the action. One of the best parts of mobile technology and social media is how they enable individuals to share stories in real-time with their communities. Tuesday, March 06, 2012.