--- title: "Daily Buzz: Event Technology in 2019" id: "44581" type: "post" slug: "daily-buzz-event-technology-in-2019" published_at: "2018-10-23T18:26:21+00:00" modified_at: "2026-03-16T23:02:57+00:00" url: "https://associationsnow.com/2018/10/23/daily-buzz-event-technology-in-2019/" markdown_url: "https://associationsnow.com/2018/10/23/daily-buzz-event-technology-in-2019.md" excerpt: "Meeting technology will shift in 2019. Here’s what that might look like, according to industry experts. Also: engaging members during onboarding." taxonomy_category: - "Meetings / Events" taxonomy_post_tag: - "AssociationsNow" - "attendee experience" - "Meeting Planning" - "Meetings" - "Technology" taxonomy_content_format: - "Article" taxonomy_role: - "Association CEO / Executive Director" - "Director" - "Executive Team" - "VP" taxonomy_persona: - "Association Professionals" --- [Home](https://associationsnow.com/) » [Articles](https://associationsnow.com/format/article/) » Daily Buzz: Event Technology in 2019 Meeting technology is always evolving—and industry experts don’t think 2019 will be any exception. “Besides the recent spate of consolidation between meeting management software companies that’s resulting in ever-more-comprehensive single platforms, other areas of event tech are progressing in ways that will change the attendee experience,” [says Rob Carey in a post on MeetingsNet (opens in a new tab)](https://www.meetingsnet.com/event-tech/time-and-tech-march-2019-predictions) . Carey talked to three meeting-tech experts about their predictions for event tech. Here are the highlights: **Live video mapping and drone camera technology** that feeds directly into media servers, which can create immersive presentations that turn attendees into active participants. **Advancement in facial recognition** that can be used for more secure meeting check-in processes. **Greater data and analytics integration,** which will allow attendee preferences to be quantified before, during, and after an event—meaning greater opportunities for personalization and for planners to course-correct mid-meeting if needed. ### Engaging Members From the Start > At its core, [#member (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/hashtag/member?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > onboarding is about reassuring new [#constituents (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/hashtag/constituents?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > that they made a good decision and should stay involved with your organization.[https://t.co/iBQi1Fde6c (opens in a new tab)](https://t.co/iBQi1Fde6c) > > — Personify (@Personifycorp) [October 23, 2018 (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/Personifycorp/status/1054728144618438656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) **A member’s first interactions with your association** can set the stage for the rest of her involvement. “Those early interactions with your organization provide a unique opportunity to capitalize on their enthusiasm and create a strong foundation for a long-term relationship,” [says Amanda Myers in a post on the Personify blog (opens in a new tab)](https://personifycorp.com/blog/member-onboarding) . That process starts with onboarding. Myers suggests reaching out to new members from the get-go, starting with email. “Not only should new constituents receive a welcome email from your organization, they should be enrolled in an email nurture campaign that will affirm the value of your organization and all of the ways they can become involved,” she says. From there, find ways to engage one-on-one to learn more about how your organization can benefit a new member individually—and then connect them to other members. ### Other Links of Note **Data literacy is an important skill,** but you have to understand the different types of data and how they are computed to communicate about it effectively. [Harvard Business Review explains (opens in a new tab)](https://hbr.org/2018/10/your-data-literacy-depends-on-understanding-the-types-of-data-and-how-theyre-captured) . **Using industry jargon in your content** won’t resonate with readers. The Content Marketing Institute explains [how to make content more readable to grow your audience and your organization (opens in a new tab)](https://contentmarketinginstitute.com/2018/10/boost-content-readability/) . **Member churn is normal for any organization**—which is why [membership strategies should focus on lifetime value over retention (opens in a new tab)](https://www.themembershipguys.com/member-lifetime-value/) , argue The Membership Guys in their latest podcast. Facial recognition is expected to be a big event tech trend in 2019. (metamorworks/iStock/Getty Images Plus) [Jeff Hsin](https://associationsnow.com/author/jeff-hsin/) [More articles by this author](https://associationsnow.com/author/jeff-hsin/) Tags: [#attendee experience](https://associationsnow.com/tag/attendee-experience/) [#Meeting Planning](https://associationsnow.com/tag/meeting-planning/) [#Meetings](https://associationsnow.com/tag/meetings/) [#Technology](https://associationsnow.com/tag/technology/) **Stay Informed** [Subscribe to our free newsletter](https://associationsnow.com/newsletter/) , *Associations Now Daily News*, to find out what’s happening in the association world every business day. ## You Might Like - [PodcastAssociations Now Presents: Beyond the Tech Stack: How AI Is Changing the Association PlaybookOctober 29, 2026](https://associationsnow.com/2026/10/29/associations-now-presents-beyond-the-tech-stack-how-ai-is-changing-the-association-playbook/) - [ArticleCleveland Brings the Destination Into the MeetingOctober 27, 2026](https://associationsnow.com/2026/10/27/cleveland-brings-the-destination-into-the-meeting/) - [ArticleWhere Service Meets StrategyOctober 20, 2026](https://associationsnow.com/2026/10/20/where-service-meets-strategy/) - [PodcastAssociations Now Presents: Beyond the Contract: Building Stronger Destination PartnershipsSeptember 24, 2026](https://associationsnow.com/2026/09/24/associations-now-presents-beyond-the-contract-building-stronger-destination-partnerships/) ## Comments **Comments are for ASAE members.** [Learn more about comments on this site.](https://associationsnow.com/comments/) [Log in](https://associationsnow.com/login?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fassociationsnow.com%2F2018%2F10%2F23%2Fdaily-buzz-event-technology-in-2019%2F%23comments) to your member account or [join ASAE](https://my.asaecenter.org/select-a-membership-type/) !