Montreal is a great city year-round, but when the festival programming is announced every spring, there’s a special excitement in the air. While the city is teeming with festivals and fun, event organizers are hard at work to deliver the very best of summer. If they are following any of the trends, meeting planners are sure to turn to technology for innovation to deliver events that measure up to the highest standards. Here’s a sneak peek at the hottest upcoming event trends.
Guiding Guests with Geo-Tracking
Getting lost during conferences, shows or other exhibits is not a new problem, but geo-tracking is the new solution. Thanks to this technology, you can now guide your guests and simplify their access to booths or meeting rooms. Connected chips and objects make micro-tracking possible, as well as games such as treasure hunts, labyrinths, etc. A trend that is sure to take summer 2016 by storm.
Robots at Your Service
The robots replacing reception personnel at a Japanese hotel, are now making a splash at North American events. While the thought that human intelligence can be replaced by a machine may be unsettling, this trend is sure to be seen more and more in our market in the near future. Get ready to be welcomed and served by Mr. Roboto!
Immersing Oneself in the Heart of Experience
Technological experiences are a staple on event agendas, particularly thanks to the arrival of virtual reality, which plays a key experiential role in a wide range of settings. Easily accessible, virtual reality headsets quickly invaded the world of events to offer guests an escape to a new reality. This trend is sure to stay, at least for the coming year, so don’t be surprised if you’re offered such an escape at your next events!
Events with Personality
Technology is all very nice, but an event still needs personality and colour to shine. Don’t hesitate to add themes and concepts that will challenge your guests. The DIY spirit is alive and well, whether we’re speaking about decor or guest participation. Be sure to offer wide programming and enhance the event experience by including complementary activities that touch on the athletic and epicurean, among others.
In short, don’t be afraid. While 2016 events will keep their personalities, technology fans will be happy to see these events embracing their new-found geekiness. Summer events in Montreal will hit a nice mix of surprise and fun. Get ready!
