The document discusses future trends in event planning, emphasizing the integration of augmented reality, smart technology, and automation. Innovations such as virtual venue tours, real-time translation, and smart luggage are highlighted as essential tools for enhancing attendee experience. Additionally, advancements in self-driving cars, ibeacon technology, and robotics promise to transform logistics, networking, and feedback gathering at events.

1. What will events of the
future look like?
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2. PLANNING
THE
EVENT

3. Augmented Reality
Supplier Sourcing
We are seeing various
augmented reality headsets
like Oculus Rift being
launched.
FFuuttuurree SScceennaarriioo::
-- Hotels will allow planners to
view facilities virtually
-- Planners will use AR to
select and experience
destinations

4. Setting up the
venue
With Leap Motion you can
control a computer in three
dimensions with your natural
hand and finger movements.
FFuuttuurree SScceennaarriioo::
Hotels and venues will allow
you to create your event set-up
in this interactive and
virtual way.

5. Your future contingency
plan for rain
This is a real“invisible
umbrella”, which takes
advantage of the air flow as
shelter from the rain.
FFuuttuurree SScceennaarriioo::
We can see this technology
expanding and possibly being
using for big outdoor events

6. Real-time translated
conversations
Microsoft's Skype Translator
automatically translates
your voice and video calls
with real-time translation
FFuuttuurree SScceennaarriioo::
It will replace translation
booths. Delegates will be able
to follow any presentation in
any language just from their
smart-phones.

7. GETTING
TO THE
EVENT

8. Smart Luggage...
and clothing
Bluesmart is the first smart
carry on to be released in
August 2015.
FFuuttuurree SScceennaarriioo::
Most of our personal belongings
will be interconnected with
smartphones.

9. Social Check-in &
Inflight Networking
Quicket and other
emerging apps allow you to
identify fellow passengers
to sit next to and network
with.
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10. Self Driving Cars
Google, Audi, Mercedes, GM
and more are all working
on self driving technology.
By 2020 these vehicles will
probably be on the road
FFuuttuurree SScceennaarriioo::
Self driving cars will be
notified automatically
when a delegate lands
and be at the pick-up
point right on time

11. AT THE
EVENT

12. iBeacon Technology
The iBeacon is essentially a
transmitter. It sends a push
notification when a device
with an app that uses iBeacon
is in proximity.
Future Scenarios:
- Personalized recommendations on
workshops, stands and activities in all
events.
- IBeacon will pull visitors' QR codes on
event tickets automatically before
entering.
Beacons are low cost and low
maintenance, as a result there
will be more than 4M devices in
use by end of 2018.

13. Social Robotics
From double robotics to robots
with artificial intelligence, we
are already seeing the
unlimited possibilities.
FFuuttuurree SScceennaarriiooss::
Post event surveys will be
substituted by robots that will
collect participant feedback on
the spot! Blabdroids are a good
example of that emerging
trend.

14. A Wearable Thermostat
Wristify is a bracelet that
controls your body temperature
using thermoelectric material
and sensors .
Future Scenarios:
These bracelets will be handed out to
event attendees ensuring everyone is
100% comfortable and the temperature
is according to their personal
preferences.

15. AFTER THE
EVENT

16. Sensory Fiction
MIT’s new Sensory Fiction
project uses wearable
technology in the form of a vest
peppered with sensors to help
you feel — literally — the
emotional twists and turns of
your favorite books.
FFuuttuurree SScceennaarriioo::
Someone couldn't make it to the
event? Create a post event book using
sensory technology and let the
attendees experience the event to the
max. We will see this technology
linked to video as well.

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