{"id":443,"date":"2024-04-10T03:40:07","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T03:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/?p=443"},"modified":"2024-04-10T03:40:07","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T03:40:07","slug":"conference-planning-software-how-technology-has-changed-the-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/conference-planning-software-how-technology-has-changed-the-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Conference Planning Software \u2013 How Technology Has Changed the Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c43c85d055\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c43c85d055\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/conference-planning-software-how-technology-has-changed-the-industry\/#Conference_Planning_Software_%E2%80%93_Is_It_Right_for_You\" title=\"Conference Planning Software \u2013 Is It Right for You?\">Conference Planning Software \u2013 Is It Right for You?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/conference-planning-software-how-technology-has-changed-the-industry\/#Conference_Planning_Software_%E2%80%93_Free_Options\" title=\"Conference Planning Software \u2013 Free Options\">Conference Planning Software \u2013 Free Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/conference-planning-software-how-technology-has-changed-the-industry\/#Conference_Planning_Software_%E2%80%93_Other_Software_Options%E2%80%A6\" title=\"Conference Planning Software \u2013 Other Software Options\u2026\">Conference Planning Software \u2013 Other Software Options\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/conference-planning-software-how-technology-has-changed-the-industry\/#Conference_Planning_Software_%E2%80%93_Dont_Be_Frightened\" title=\"Conference Planning Software \u2013 Don`t Be Frightened!!\">Conference Planning Software \u2013 Don`t Be Frightened!!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/conference-planning-software-how-technology-has-changed-the-industry\/#Technology_is_always_offering_something_new_and_exciting_Staying_current_and_keeping_an_open_mind_has_always_been_an_important_part_of_the_job_And_being_aware_of_what_is_available_may_help_make_your_job_a_little_easier\" title=\"Technology is always offering something new and exciting. Staying current and keeping an open mind has always been an important part of the job. And being aware of what is available may help make your job a little easier!\">Technology is always offering something new and exciting. Staying current and keeping an open mind has always been an important part of the job. And being aware of what is available may help make your job a little easier!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>OK, time to age myself\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I remember when I got my first bank card. The banks were talking about how soon, all of your financial information would be connected to that one little card. Bank accounts, credit cards, mortgages. You wouldn\u2019t need to carry cash and checks would become obsolete. Stores, restaurants and even vending machines would all accept this one little piece of plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It kind of freaked me out at the time. Everything being so computerized and connected seemed almost dangerous. Not Hal (2001, A Space Odyssey) dangerous. I\u2019m not that neurotic. More of a disbelieving, if you lose it you\u2019re screwed, kind of dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But like the vast majority, I\u2019ve embraced technology and, for the most part, appreciate how it has enhanced and improved our lives, both at home and at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conference_Planning_Software_%E2%80%93_Is_It_Right_for_You\"><\/span>Conference Planning Software \u2013 Is It Right for You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several different options for planners to look at when considering&nbsp;<strong>conference planning software<\/strong>. There are some softwares available that can help you plan your entire conference, every little detail, from a to z. It will cover everything from catering and staffing to booking and management. It`s almost like meeting planning for dummies. They (figuratively) take you by the hand and walk you through planning your event step by step, ensuring no details or deadlines are left unattended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But many planners have been on the job for years and are pretty amazing at what they do. For some planners, an expensive software may not be properly utilized and therefore, not the most cost effective investment. But for newer planners, or perhaps those \u201cin-house\u201d who have seen their job descriptions changed to include planning, it can be your best friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conference_Planning_Software_%E2%80%93_Free_Options\"><\/span>Conference Planning Software \u2013 Free Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There several websites that most planners find extremely helpful, while still allowing them to plan their own meetings. WTTC.com, the meeting planner\u2019s best resource, is one of those sites. A comprehensive tool, it offers users information regarding over 16,000 vendors and suppliers in 24 different North American cities. There are 18 different categories on this free web site, including venues, transportation, staffing, gifts and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conference_Planning_Software_%E2%80%93_Other_Software_Options%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Conference Planning Software \u2013 Other Software Options\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And while many planners may use an all encompassing software to plan their entire event, many will use specific software for certain components. And with an emphasis on saving money, budgeting software tends to be among the more popular choices available, along with registration and invoicing and tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conference_Planning_Software_%E2%80%93_Dont_Be_Frightened\"><\/span>Conference Planning Software \u2013 Don`t Be Frightened!!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most technologies, conference planning software has become more relevant and far more user friendly. They can assist you from planning to the execution stages of your program. And whether you are using it to plan your entire conference, or one or two small components, anything that can simplify the process and contribute to the smooth running of a program is a welcome addition to the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technology_is_always_offering_something_new_and_exciting_Staying_current_and_keeping_an_open_mind_has_always_been_an_important_part_of_the_job_And_being_aware_of_what_is_available_may_help_make_your_job_a_little_easier\"><\/span>Technology is always offering something new and exciting. Staying current and keeping an open mind has always been an important part of the job. And being aware of what is available may help make your job a little easier!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OK, time to age myself\u2026 I remember when I got my first bank card. 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