On this episode of The Event Tech Pull Up, we’re flipping the script! Normally, we’re all about the latest and greatest in event tech—from AI to apps and everything in between. But today, we’re taking a step back to explore something a little different: the power of non-tech strategies to make your event tech even better.
That’s right—sometimes, the best way to enhance your tech is to go old school. We’re diving into 10 non-tech ways to improve your event tech, and trust us, these strategies will transform the way you think about planning and executing your events.
Here’s what we cover:
✅ Strategic Implementation – Before investing in new tech, do your research and map out your event like tech doesn’t exist. Then, layer in the right tools to enhance (not complicate) your attendee experience.
✅ Human-Centered Design – Instead of assuming what your attendees need, ask them! Plan for an event that prioritizes accessibility, ease of use, and genuine engagement before you even think about tech solutions.
✅ Optimizing Physical Space – The right venue setup can make or break your tech experience. We shout out the Marriott Magnificent Mile for their attendee-friendly design that supports seamless tech integration.
✅ Analog Entertainment Alternatives – Networking doesn't always need an app! Bring in live music, old-school arcade games, or even a game night with Scrabble and Spades to create meaningful connections.
✅ Engagement Without Screens – Encourage real, face-to-face interactions through curated meetup spaces, affinity groups, or icebreakers that don’t require an app.
✅ Event Floor Management – Map out your entire event from registration to wrap-up without tech first. Think through contingencies—what would you do if the power went out?
✅ Contingency Planning – Have a backup for your backup. We share a story about a client’s website crash and how our secret backup plan in Airmeet saved the day!
✅ Training Your Staff – Your tech is only as good as the people using it. Make sure your team is fully trained on your event app, registration process, and troubleshooting common tech issues.
✅ On-Site Attendee Support – Sometimes, an FAQ in an app isn’t enough. Set up physical help desks where attendees can get quick answers from real people (or even leverage AI-driven live support).
✅ Post-Event Community Building – Keep the conversation going with non-tech methods like handwritten postcards, recorded messages to your future self, or online forums that extend engagement beyond the event.
💡 And of course, we couldn’t resist bringing it all back to tech. Because, well, we’re us.
Join us for this fun and insightful episode where we challenge our own tech-first instincts and explore ways to create better event experiences—sometimes, by stepping away from the screen.
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