In this episode, we are talking about AI. What it is (and isn't) and how it is going to fundamentally change the meetings and events industry on a molecular level... AI is going to rewrite the DNA of what it means to be an event professional, it will make our lives easier, and it will make your events more engaging to attendees, sponsors, and speakers, which in turn will make the stakeholders happy.

Episode Guests

David Wood

David Wood is the Founder and CEO of Eventene, a company that offers SaaS cloud and mobile software for both in-person and virtual events. Their services are primarily targeted towards event planners and activity directors in small to medium-sized businesses, organizations, and associations. Prior to founding Eventene, David worked in management consulting roles for various companies in sectors such as education, healthcare, entertainment, social, and technology.

David began his career at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Washington, where he was involved in software development for Office applications like Word and Excel. He also worked in design and program management for Windows and Exchange Email systems, as well as commercial business development for advanced server products at Microsoft.

Jim Yokum

Jim Yocum serves as COO of Eventene, the digital event management platform. Jim was involved in the early development of the Eventene platform through its launch customer. Through his consultancy, Coastal Oak Systems, he provides expertise on Digital Health platforms, Federal systems and mobile applications. He also serves as a Board Chair for the digital health systems provider, One Degree. Until its sale in 2019, he was Senior Vice President of ConnectureDRX (fka DestinationRx), where he implemented and managed the longstanding health insurance exchange, the Medicare Plan Finder and Online Enrollment Center for Medicare.gov.

About Eventene

Eventene is a comprehensive platform that caters to event planners, offering a range of features and tools to streamline event planning for both in-person and virtual events. It provides cloud-based and mobile software solutions, allowing planners to create customized event websites and registration forms. The platform offers flexible attendee list management, collaborative planning capabilities, and real-time updates. For virtual events, Eventene includes features like live streaming integration and interactive tools. Additionally, it provides analytics and reporting functionality to gather insights on attendee engagement and event performance. Eventene aims to simplify event planning, enhance productivity, and deliver a seamless experience for planners and attendees, regardless of event size or type.

Links

↳ Eventene

↳ Jim Yokum

↳ David Wood

↳ The Event Tech Pull Up