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Rolling with the Punches: How to Stay Up-to-Date and On-Trend with AI, New Tech, and More in 2024

Meghan Ely  (Principal, OFD Consulting LLC)

Kevin Dennis  (Owner, Fantasy Sound Event Services / WeddingIQ)

Katie Mast  (Director of Community, Rock Paper Coin)

Meagan Culkin  (Owner, Magnolia Collective)

Location: 18C

Date: Tuesday, February 13

Time: 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Pass Type: All Access, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass - Get your pass now!

Track: TSE-Event Safety & Technology

Theme: CSEP-approved

Vault Recording: TBD

Audience Level: All

We hear so many buzzwords in trends and tech, and it's hard to distinguish what has staying power to grow roots for the next chapter in our businesses. The industry is ever-changing, but what if we told you that there were ways to incorporate updated tech (and this mysterious AI!) into your workflow without missing a beat? In this panel, leading event tech experts Katie Mast, Kevin Dennis, and Meghan Ely discuss the balancing act of automation and personalization, ensuring your event business stays innovative yet approachable.

Presentation File

18c_1115_TU.pdf