Poken Chosen to Power ibtm arabia, ibtm America Hosted Buyer Events
February 2, 2017
ibtm events has selected Poken, the 360º event platform, as the technology provider to power its Hosted Buyer compliance program at ibtm arabia in Abu Dhabi and at ibtm america in South Florida following the successful implementation of its proven smart event technologies at ibtm america in 2015 and 2016.
“In past years, using Poken’s tools has boosted meeting attendance, while providing great functionality to participants who can review their event journey online, during and after the show,” said Kate Shepherd, head of Marketing Operations, ibtm events at Reed Exhibitions.
She added, “Using the right technology partner has meant that implementing advanced digital tools into our show has been nearly seamless for our team, yet has provided our stakeholders with an advanced smart event experience.”
During ibtm arabia, Feb. 7-9, and ibtm America, June 9-14, ibtm events will be able to track Hosted Buyer meetings via Poken’s fully integrated platform.
Meetings will be conducted in exhibitor meeting pods across both venues each equipped with an NFC/iBeacon/3G smart reader or “Touchpoint”.
Both events will adopt Poken’s smart event model, integrating smart badges and readers for optimum use of Poken’s unique features.
On arrival, all attendees will receive a Poken interactive USB device and a smart badge, which will enable them to check into each meeting by touching either device to a small wireless reader embedded in a coaster on each meeting table.
In addition, Poken will be providing on-site badge and meeting schedule printing through its custom 15-inch touchscreen tablets and a full featured event mobile app for participants to review their schedule and key event information.
Poken’s intelligent software platform will send automated reminders to attendees about upcoming meetings and will allow attendees to collect contact information and digital brochures from a number of knowledge forums and networking sessions.
“We are delighted to have been chosen for a third year to provide our smart event technology at ibtm’s shows,” said Stéphane Doutriaux, CEO of Poken.
She added, “We hope to build on the success of past ibtm America shows by maximising attendees’ show experience and helping everyone to keep track of what they can accomplish at the event. This year, Poken will be providing a completely integrated solution that not only allows attendees to collect documents digitally but also places greater emphasis on personal interaction.”
Partner Voices
Overview:
The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality.
In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
Amenities:
The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.
The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience
The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need.
Gold Key Members
The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events.
OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
Sunshine Classic 2023
42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
42,000 Attendees
$108 Million in Economic Impact
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