Projection has gone from triple-digit brightness and resolution to 20,000 lumens and 1980 x 1020 HD and beyond. Wide screen blending and video layering has given us a new canvas on which to produce wildly creative and interactive video content, while LED has created a plethora of possibilities, too.”
Cataldi adds that technology and its use within the meetings and special events industry has changed and evolved over the years. "From the days of overhead pro- jectors, carbon copies, bullhorns, binders and 35mm slides to laptops, moving lights, LED displays, HD video, 3-D presentations and iPads. Overall, though, I think the most influential advancement over the past decade has been the ability of the meet- ing professional to adapt, improvise and overcome challenges.”
"Planners and suppliers have found ways to work together more closely,” he contin- ues, "If we continue to use our creative
minds, think 'outside the box' and grow as professionals, our futures will remain bright.”
Technology Update:
What's New in the Industry
The future of meetings and events remains bright indeed with the continu- ous advancement and evolution of a wide range of technologies. Some of these advancements are highlighted here.
Cvent Happenings
The Cvent Supplier Network (CSN) is the world's largest free online marketplace connecting meeting and event planners with hotels and unique venues. Planners can search accurate, meeting-specific pro- files of more than 150,000 venues around
the world, send electronic requests for proposal (RFPs) to venues and compare bids with side-by-side reports. CSN makes it faster and easier than ever for planners to find a venue, and ensures they get the best rates.
Meanwhile, Cvent's event management software provides meeting and event planners with a complete solution to increase attendance and to decrease the cost of managing events. Designed for Global 2,000 corporations,
Cvent's
Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) solution helps companies strategically manage their meeting and event spend- ing.
This SMM technology offers new features that provide meeting managers with the flexible, adaptable technology they need to effectively manage meetings and events across borders while meeting the demands of a diverse global marketplace. With a wide variety of language and cur-
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