WHAT IS THE MOST INNOVATIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES THAT YOU HAVE EITHER EXPERIENCED OR IMPLEMENTED AT YOUR OWN MEETING?

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“Avatar emcees, votes that drive speaker content rather than simply ask questions.”

“I was able to Skype in a speaker who was in space working with NASA.”

“Live video/audio feed of amedical surgery taking place at a hospital while the event was at a convention center.”

Those who rent spend an average of approximately $66,000 on AV equipment at their largest meeting.

“Socialmedia andMingleSticks, which enable you to exchange your contact information with other attendees and download exhibitor printedmaterial to your laptop.”

“PowerPoint slides with video and sound embedded in them; live blog on two screens with presentation slides on amiddle screen; and Skype interview on a large screen with an external presenter.”

Michelle Russell is editor in chief of Convene. www.pcma.org pcma convene September 2011 79