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CES. Hardtech. Cocktails. Knowledge. Camaraderie. If these words peak your interest then keep reading! SEACOMP (along with some of our closest friends) is hosting two incredible Hardtech events during CES 2025. Leave a comment below, or slide into my DMs, if you are interested in attending!

The cancellation of Groovin the Moo highlights the challenges of hosting events in the current Australian market space. Despite being a beloved festival, GTM had to cancel due to insufficient ticket sales, a first in its 19-year history. This loss affects young Australians who lack exposure to big acts outside major cities. The festival's cancellation reflects a broader trend in the industry, with other high-profile events facing challenges and cancellations. Rising operational costs, changing audience behaviors post-COVID, and competition from international acts impact festival viability. In this environment, the support of businesses like Field Mining Services, Darymple Bay Coal Terminal, Mackay Regional Council, GE Maintenance Solutions, The Grazing Goat, Payne Print, and others is crucial for sustaining cultural events like Rhythm and the Reef in North Queensland. The commitment of these companies to the 2024 event demonstrates the importance of financial and in-kind donations in nurturing regional cultural development. Despite the obstacles, Rhythm and the Reef is steadfast in its mission to provide a vibrant and enriching experience for its attendees, showcasing local talent and contributing significantly to the local economy. And yes, we’re 100% returning for 2024

Our first Founders Associate Meetup was a total success! Amazing conversations with awesome people. I’m not here to post another generic recap, though. Instead, I want to inspire others to kick off similar initiatives. So, here are some key takeaways and a few fun stats: - 35 signed up, 20 showed up. - Total costs? Under €150. - Beer was the top pick, pizza was a hit, snacks were overrated, and the sweets? Barely touched. - No strict agenda – just networking and pure good vibes! All wrapped up under the motto: "Keep it Lean" A huge thanks to FRAMEN and Alexander Gärtner for hosting us in their space! And, of course, a massive shoutout to everyone who made time to join – here’s the list of legends: Christian Wünsch, Valentin Fotev, Fabian Figueroa-Authenac, Michael Hertle, Valeria Pinto, Marius Gentzsch, Julian R., Lennart Wendt, Isabel Semer, Luka Balzer, Paul J., Jakob Eisfelder, Lennart Hölscher, Patrick Nicholson-Going, Paul Bruggemans, Soline Dziadzio, Jan-Luca Ahlert, Johannes Hierl, Michelle Neif And, of course, to the one and only Constantin!!! The feedback was clear: people want a second round. So, we’re already dropping a waiting list for the next meetup (check the comments for the link). Let’s keep this momentum going! 🚀

For the past 6 months I've worked closely with a local DJ collective Nimaš Izbire to enhance their online presence with their very own website - https://lnkd.in/dhjsB6s9 Features at a Glance: Event Timeline: A comprehensive listing of upcoming gigs and memorable past events, ensuring fans never miss out. User Registration: A seamless sign-up process for users to become part of the Nimaš Izbire community. Newsletter Subscription: With 300+ members already onboard, our newsletter is the heartbeat of our community, keeping everyone informed and engaged. Custom QR Code Discounts: In an effort to give back to our loyal followers, I developed a unique plugin that generates personalized QR codes. This not only offers a 20% discount on the next event but also fosters a sense of belonging within our community. The reception of this feature has been phenomenal, adding a new layer to our interaction with the audience. This was a really fun project to work on and I took a lot from it. Here are some key points: Team Communication: Getting what the team wants and turning it into something real taught me a lot about effective communication and translation of ideas into action. Newsletters: Crafting newsletters that avoid spam filters and engage the audience was a technical challenge. It involved understanding email standards and user expectations. Custom Plugin Development: Creating the QR code plugin from scratch was a hands-on lesson in coding for practical use, focusing on functionality and user benefits. User Registration: Simplifying the sign-up process was crucial. It was about making it easy and inviting for users to join. Pre-Event Prep: The lead-up to the first event involved quick fixes and adjustments to ensure everything ran smoothly, highlighting the importance of readiness and adaptability. Overall it was a fun project to be apart of that taught me a lot of valuable lessons. Special thanks to the Nimaš Izbire team for trusting me with this project! #WebDevelopment #Innovation #DJCollective #EventTech #QRCode #UserEngagement #NimasIzbire #DigitalTransformation

📅 Top LiveOps of August 2024: Umbrella Events 🌟 Imagine being rewarded for being rewarded? 🤩 That’s pretty much what umbrella events are! They give players rewards for participating in other ongoing events. That’s why we call them umbrella ☂️ For developers, umbrella events can be a powerful tool to structure the players’ experience and gently guide them through multiple activities. In fact, this feature can: — Boost monetization by encouraging players to use their resources 💰 — Increase retention and session length with layered progression ⏳ — Easily fit into almost any event grid when implemented correctly 🧩 This is the fourth edition of our monthly column, written in collaboration with the amazing Alexandra Doroshenko for AppMagic. Link to the full read is in the comments 👇  

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Fullsteam Agency organizes events in Finland, including the Provinssi Festival and Sideways festival, where CoreGo has been providing payment solutions for several years now. "In 2019, we began developing our events towards cashlessness, and this was a key part when starting our collaboration. In 2022, we moved entirely to cashless events," says Fullsteam Agency's CEO Tuomo Tähtinen. 💡 Both festivals use handheld CoreGo POS terminals, and additionally, Provinssi has a private network solution built by CoreGo and Digita Oy. The private network ensures secure and reliable payment transactions and, if necessary, other data transfers during large public events. "Reliability is, of course, quite important in payment systems; it is paramount," mentions Tähtinen. He also emphasizes the importance of being able to develop event services together with the technology partner. 👉 Watch the video for more of Tähtinen's thoughts on the collaboration with CoreGo. ❗️💬 If you're not a Finnish speaker, remember to choose English subtitles in the YouTube video. https://lnkd.in/dvkn5y3Q

How competent are you in crowd management #OpsProfs?! Really looking forward to Let's Talk this week as it's a session we've had many requests for! Eric Stuart of Gentian Events will be chatting with our members about crowd management, his involvement in professionalising the approach, how things have changed, the major shifts in crowd management and what event organisers need to do to up their knowledge and competency. See you tomorrow at midday #OpsNesters!  #LetsTalk #CrowdManagement #TheOpsNest #EnablingBrilliance

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