Artificial intelligence adoption has gained traction throughout the Covid pandemic. But what do these developments mean for the event industry, and could it relieve people altogether from the event planning process in the future? These technology types have proven to provide much-desired support in times of need, like aiding in the management of the Covid pandemic and helping combat the ongoing climate crisis, and allowed people to do things we only ever saw in movies; think of how far hybrid and virtual events have come over the past three years. But if you listen close enough, many have been expressing their concerns regarding what this tech will mean for people long-term -- especially when it comes to artificial intelligence. Specific to our industry, questions such as, "Are event professionals' jobs safe?" and "What does this type of technology mean for future events?" are being asked.

"Artificial intelligence" is a popular marketing buzzword that's made its way to the event industry as event tech providers add and promote more AI features. What is artificial intelligence, and when should you care? Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning technology have come a long way in recent years, and they have a wide range of applications. However, there are some common misconceptions about what AI actually is, having often become synonymous with automation or, more generally, thoughtful computer programming. In the event industry in particular, more and more event tech offerings now market AI features.

With its ability to quickly make sense of data, AI lets us automate processes and save time, all while maintaining an element of the human touch; who better to take advantage of this than event organizers!

The past year has been testament to the fact that events and trade shows are becoming larger and more complex. With the new year setting in, we thought of putting together a list of trends that are sure to influence the event landscape in 2018. The wane of 2017 gave everyone a lot to ponder about when it came to blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. But what does this mean for the events industry? If there is one aspect that has everyone impressed with blockchain technology, it is the fact that it has managed to address the most important aspect of financial and informational transactions – identity security and management.

The events world has seen its fair share of tech trends come and go over the years. Some make their mark merely as a passing fad, whilst others cement their value and become indispensable to the industry. We've picked out our top five trends of the year so far to give you a quick rundown of the impact they are having on our industry. A hot topic gracing the event tech landscape of 2017 has been the rise of Artificial Intelligence. Whilst we're still in the early stages of understanding AI and the benefits it could have on the events industry, there's no doubt it will impact its future.