The Event Tech Pull Up
"Awards Are Not an Add-On" with Cecilia Lavin of Evessio
Awards aren’t just a side show — they’re one of the most powerful (and underused) tools in an organization's toolkit. In this episode, Tess and Keith pull up with their longtime friend and industry pro Cecilia Lavin from Evessio to talk about why awards deserve their own spotlight, how tech is t...
Private AI Chats Go Public - What Event Pros Need to Know
A recent AI privacy kerfuffle saw some ChatGPT chats popping up in Google search results. Was it overblown? Sure—but it’s a great reminder that “share” doesn’t always mean “safe.” In this episode, Keith and Tess break down what actually happened, why design and user education matter, and how event p...
Don’t Call It a Comeback - Blended is the Future of Events
Blended is back, baby—and it never should’ve left! In this episode, Tess and Keith get fired up (in the best way) about the return of hybrid events—er, blended audiences—and why now is the time for planners to get strategic, not nostalgic. With international travel down, stricter border controls in ...
The Non-Tech Playbook for Event Tech Success
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...
The Hub and Spoke Approach to Streamline Your Event Planning
In this episode of The Event Tech Pull Up, Tess and I dive into the Hub and Spoke method—a powerful framework for streamlining event planning and data management. Think of it as the command center or nerve center of your event, where one central hub connects all the spokes: files, links, logos, imag...
How Google NotebookLM is Changing the Game for Event Planners
In this episode of *The Event Tech Pull Up*, Tess and I dive into one of our favorite new tools—Google NotebookLM. This AI-powered assistant has quickly become a go-to tool for streamlining event planning and making smarter decisions. In this episode, we explore its capabilities, including analyzing...
10 Ways to Become Event Tech Savvy
On this week's episode of The Event Tech Pull Up, we dive into a topic close to our hearts... how to get event tech-savvy and stay ahead of the masses. We know that learning to be tech-savvy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling all of the crap that goes into making your conferenc...
Stress Less for Better Events - Peak Mind’s Tech Revolution for Event Pros
This week on the Event Tech Pull Up, Tess and I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Alicia McKoy , the visionary founder and CEO of Peak Mind . Dr. McKoy shared her journey from experiencing burnout as a business owner to creating innovative tools that empower employees to manage stre...
Make Sure Your Event Team Embraces the Run of Show
In this short, New Year's week episode of The Event Tech Pull Up, Tess helps us understand why a solid run of show is the backbone of any successful event. Think of it as the ultimate roadmap for your team—but what happens when that roadmap feels overwhelming? We share insights on why detailed instr...
Planners Should Prepare for the Upcoming Event Tech Apocalypse
In this episode of The Event Tech Pull Up, Tess and I dive headfirst into the looming "Event Tech Apocalypse." Yes, you heard that right—an extinction-level event is brewing in the world of event technology, and we’re here to unpack what it means for planners, vendors, and the entire ecosystem. From...