Event Industry Executives to Test Top Technologies at ECEF TechDemo
May 16, 2019
Event industry executives and technologists will have a chance to test new event-ready tech solutions at the second-annual TechDemo, to take place during the 18th annual Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum on May 29 at JW Marriott in Washington D.C.
Produced by Lippman Connects, ECEF is an information-sharing and networking event for exhibition and convention industry executives, independent organizers and associations. ECEF’s expanded tech and networking experience will offer hands-on demonstrations of 11 ready-to-use event tech platforms, including:
a2z Personify Next-Gen Floorplan: This “next step” in floorplan tech includes a modernized user Interface. By bringing familiar interface concepts to floorplan management, a2z Personify has reduced the learning curve to mastering Next-Gen Floorplan while streamlining standard processes to increase workflow efficiencies.
Aventri: An “intelligent” meetings and events platform built to deliver every aspect of the event journey. From sourcing, logistics and registration to attendee engagement and ROI, Aventri software is designed to elevate the planner and the attendee experience.
Freeman Planning Solutions: Freeman’s floor planning, sponsorship and crisis management software empower event teams to keep events on track, grow and maximize revenue, and seamlessly coordinate responses to critical situations.
Freeman Education Solutions: Helps manage event content from beginning to end via an integrated suite of digital tools that provide ways to create, engage and deploy content with second screen technology, as well as extend the life of events with interactive video learning portals.
Freeman Engagement Solutions: Attendee engagement tools built specifically for events that provide powerful brand storytelling using emerging technologies including augmented, virtual and mixed reality, high-end touch screen activations, gesture or motion-based activations, and interactive chatbots.
Freeman Measurement Solutions: Data solutions ranging from products that help integrate and visualize ever-growing data sets to experienced data strategists and scientists to help users understand their event data.
GES Project Central: A software platform that allows users to manage an event from anywhere, this tool is optimized for laptop, tablet or mobile phone with customized views for pre/post and at-show.
Map Your Show’s Integrated Directory Floor Plan and Search Version 8: Using AI technology, this updated interface includes a new recommendation engine tool that helps attendees connect with exhibitors and sessions, while enhanced branding options enable the directory to serve as an event website extension.
Chime by Concise, a PSAV company: This customized event app comprises a suite of interactive tools designed to engage and inspire audiences. Content can be put into attendees’ hands with personalized electronic agendas, digital resources and active participation with interactive polling.
Eventbots by Sciensio: See how companies are integrating chatbots in multiple channels to leverage AI to make their teams and technologies more powerful.
Ungerboeck Software International: Ungerboeck will show why mixing and matching vendor applications is a thing of the past, information gaps no longer exist and inefficiencies and lost information are zapped with one single system.
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Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.
Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.
Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.
The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.
MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.
MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.
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