AI will improve indoor navigation, enhance chatbots, and process larger amounts of event data. Mobile apps and online ticketing will be targets for hackers. VR and AR will make immersive views mainstream and increase popularity of virtual venues. Omnichannel technology will align online and offline experiences through instant Wi-Fi networks. Photo sharing through filters and live photos will be a key part of event entertainment in 2018. Mobile technology like the iPhone X will set trends through features such as face recognition and wireless charging. Live streaming technology will improve for 63% of event planners wanting to invest more in live events.