association events: don’t make these top 5 tech mistakes

Association Events5 Top Tech

Mistakes to Avoid

Don’t Make These Top 5 Tech Mistakes

Tech is no longer a luxuryTake advantage of technology

for eventsAvoid the following mistakes

Technology Mistake #1Mail/Fax Registration•Saves both attendees and association time• No more data entry by you• No more post office hassles

for them•Use your membership management software for registration and payments

Technology Mistake #2: Shoddy Wi-Fi

•People expect to stay connected• Many may have to keep in touch with staff while out

of the office to attend the event•Slow or poorly functioning wi-fi is frustrating•Check with event location to find out about what type of wi-fi load they can handle• Use supplemental service if needed

Technology Mistake #3: Equipment Failures/Novices

•Have plenty of time between sessions to allow for presentation set up•Make sure presenters are familiar with equipment•Verify event location has support for equipment on site during event

Technology Mistake #4: On the Fly Hashtags

•Create social media hashtag in advance•Use hashtag on marketing materials, agenda, registration and more•Encourages social sharing and prevents confusion #

Technology Mistake #5: Not Providing Slides

•Attendees expect to receive presentations• No need for note taking by attendees• Association doesn’t have to print copies

•Put presentations on a membership area of your association website

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Inspiration for the Value of Technology

“Any sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to magic.”

-Sir Arthur C. Clarke

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