Technology: A necessity in event planning

Technology is the key driver in current times. Event planners share with MICEtalk how essential technological devices are for event planning

Like anything else, event planning too needs meticulous planning and proper execution. And bringing in their expertise, event managers work over every details which includes budgeting, selection of venues, acquiring permits, planning food, coordinating transportation and accommodation, developing a theme, arranging entertainment activities, arranging for audio visual equipment, managing risk and developing contingency plans. Though all of this was done manually some years back, now technology is changing the game. It is bringing in more value to the planner and the client, as some organisers share. In the current times, technology is a catalyst and solves multiple issues in one go. They apply different mediums or softwares to offer a more experiential event to the client. Organisers talk about the absolute utilisation, as everything from event signage to interactive experiences for attendees and social media has been completely transformed by technology now.