Your Cheat Sheet to Top Event Tech Sessions at IMEX America 2024

IMEX America 2024 is packed with sessions for every type of event planner, from the newbie to the "I-can-do-this-in-my-sleep" veteran. But we know you don’t have time to go through everything, so we’ve done the legwork. Whether you're into event tech, AI, or just trying to figure out how to please both Boomers and Gen Z at the same event (good luck with that), we’ve narrowed down the sessions you should absolutely not miss. 

1. Case Study: Revolutionize Event Registration and Housing 

Date & Time: October 8, 2024, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM 

Location: Bayside Education, Stand C4765 

Want to cut down your registration time while impressing your attendees? Join Saroosh Gull as he shares how Eventcombo helped one of their clients register 90% of their attendees in under two minutes. He'll be joined on stage by Madelyn Murgas, who will share her firsthand experience with Eventcombo's tech stack. From custom registration forms and onsite check-ins to seamless integrations, this session - managed by Leanne Velky - will show you how to optimize event registration and boost attendance like a pro. 

2. Event Tech and AI: How Do You Keep Up? 

Date & Time: October 8, 2024, 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM 

Location: Bayside Education, Stand F416 

AI isn’t just for sci-fi anymore. Learn how AI tools can make event planning easier, more efficient, and a lot smarter. If you want to keep up, this is the session for you. Get a crash course on how AI can make your event planning smoother, and just plain easier. In just 15 minutes, you’ll know more about AI-driven matchmaking and real-time support than you thought possible. 

3. Discussing the Generation Puzzle: Connecting Attendees of All Ages at Your Events 

Date & Time: October 8, 2024, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM 

Location: Bayside Education, Stand D3305 

Boomers, Millennials, Gen Z—they’re all coming to your event with wildly different expectations. How do you make everyone happy? That’s what this session with speaker Claire Lester is all about. Walk away with strategies to keep every generation engaged, so you can avoid those awkward “this isn’t for me” faces. 

4. Streamline Event Procurement 

Date & Time: October 9, 2024, 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM 

Location: Bayside Education, Stand C4765 

Events have a lot of moving parts, especially when it comes to procurement. If you’re tired of juggling deadlines and vendor contracts, this session with David Cottingham will show you how to simplify it all. Discover how to use event tech to streamline procurement and make everyone’s lives easier—yours included. 

5. Case Study: Unleash the Power of Custom Event Tech 

Date & Time: October 10, 2024, 10:30 AM - 10:55 AM 

Location: Bayside Education, Stand C4765 

Sometimes, one-size-fits-all tech just doesn’t cut it. That’s where custom event tech comes in. Dahlia El Gazzar will moderate you through this session on learning to build tailor-made solutions for B2B events. Walk away knowing how to create custom solutions that’ll make your next event truly shine. 

6. Hybrid Solutions: We Still Need Them 

Date & Time: October 10, 2024, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM 

Location: Bayside Education, Stand C4765 

Hybrid events are here to stay. Learn the tools and strategies you need to engage both live and virtual audiences. Future-proof your events with this session on creating immersive hybrid experiences. 

Pro Tip: October 8th is a big day with most of the action happening then, so plan accordingly. Set your session reminders in the IMEX app and get ready to soak up some serious knowledge.  

If you want to see all this tech in action, head over to Stand C4750 for live demos, product tours, one-on-one discussions, and an exclusive opportunity to meet Eventcombo’s CEO, Saroosh Gull. Trust us, you won’t want to miss it. 

So, there you go - your game plan for making the most of IMEX America 2024, go conquer it!