Event Tech The Horizon

Techfest 2015

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NICK MORGAN CEO, THE FAIR

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“The events industry has a reputation for being slow on the uptake when it comes

to new technology”

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A recent report from Events Are Great Britain states that the UK’s event industry contributes £39.1 billion to the UK’s economy

• Conferences and meetings – £19.9 billion• Exhibitions and trade fairs – £11 billion• Sporting events – £2.3 billion• Music events – £1.3 billion• Incentive travel and performance improvement – £1.2 billion• Corporate hospitality and corporate events – £1.2 billion• Outdoor events – £1.1 billion• Festivals and cultural events – £1.1 billion

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The festival and experiential industries are at the forefront of embracing event tech & enhancing the customer experience

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• Audience change• Behavioural change • Value exchange• Sponsorship/brand partnership• Competitive market• Revenue

TECHFEST 2015WHY INVEST IN TECH?

TEMPORARY TOWNS

TECHFEST 2015FESTIVALS

CAN EVENT TECH HELP?

TECHFEST 2015COMMON PROBLEMS

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RFID

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BIOMETRICS

GOING CASHLESS

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FACIAL RECOGNITION

GOING CASHLESS

CLOUD-BASED MANAGEMENT TOOLS

ARTISTS CONTRACTORS

ACCREDITATION

SITE MANAGEMENT HEALTH & SAFETY

TRADERS

TECHFEST 2015THE END OF THE LEVER ARCH?

HOSPITALITY

ACCOMMODATION & TRANSPORT

RADIO ALLOCATION

TIMINGS CATERING

STAGE PLANNING

“Generating the most shared experiences on the planet”

TECHFEST 2015LIVE EVENTS

TECHFEST 2015BRANDS DO IT SO WELL...

• 1 in 10 people attended a festival in 2014, with an even higher rate for millennials at 1 in 5.

• 75% of the social conversation surrounding festivals is from millennials aged 17 -34

TECHFEST 2015SO WHY CAN’T WE?

SO WHY CAN’T WE? TECHFEST 2015

TECHFEST 2015APPS - A ONE STOP SHOP

• Know your audience• Adoption of tech more evident in last few years• There are pitfalls if not properly planned• Increased revenue streams• Adoption & proper integration enhances CX

So...• Follow developments in the festival and experiential industries• Build your tech developer network• Use experts to ensure full and successful integration• Look to sponsors & brand partners for support

TECHFEST 2015KEY LEARNING

QUESTIONS?

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Nick MorganGROUP CEO

[email protected] 31553842-46 PRINCELET STREET | LONDON E1 5LP

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