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Has San Francisco just banned the use of facial recognition at events?

Event Industry News

San Francisco has become the first US city to prohibit the use of facial recognition from local authorities such as law enforcement and transport police. Supporters of the new law stated that this type of technology infringes on people’s right to privacy. Will this affect live events?

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2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference Focus on Tools and Strategies

Wild Apricot

Nearly 1200 people working in nonprofits and technology will come together from around the world for the 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference in San Francisco, April 26-28, 2009. More than ever, technology is helping nonprofits tap into and build communities to create social change.

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What Makes Lyft Different

Higher Logic

And technology is often blamed for this trend. Rather than letting technology distance people from each other, Lyft emphasizes the power of technology to bring people together and “reconnect communities.” In 2015, Lyft launched their “ Driving You Happy ” campaign that focused on community. Where do people go to find community?

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DoubleDutch shortlisted at the Event Technology Awards 2018

Event Industry News

DoubleDutch brings the power of digital to enterprise events with modern and innovative event technology. Optimize your live events with real-time analytics and easily scale out event technology across your event programs. DoubleDutch is based in San Francisco with additional U.S. We can power them all.

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Musings from the RSA Conference

Virtual

RSA Conference is this week in San Francisco. On a related note, people remain the weak link in the “security triangle” of “People, Process and Technology.” This event is like the annual prom for the security industry—part conference, part trade show, part “place to be.” First, the level of threat exposure has never been higher.

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Goodwill Modernizes the Donation Bin in San Francisco

Associations Now

But with a little redesign, a little technology, and a little collaboration, a new Goodwill initiative in San Francisco aims to make it painless for the public to donate textiles. Designed with a large opening, the new goBIN also relies on technology. “Why not redesign the bin to make it irresistible?”

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Guest Blog: How event planners leverage technology to put on world-class events

Event Industry News

Some of the people on the front lines, like Frank Manchen, area director of sales and marketing for the Hilton Hotels of San Francisco Union Square and Brad Schumacher, area director, venues with event services firm PSAV,say the boundaries are being pushed in ways that stretch the imagination.

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