12 - Day 1 Schedule Official Show Guide 2018
Day 1 – TechFest
Discover the latest technology for your events within this content stream , from panel sessions to product demonstrations and workshops , you ’ ll walk away with innovations and inspiration . The below sessions will be complemented by on-stage demonstrations from exhibitors - they ’ ll be showcasing what ’ s new and how technology can be used to enhance your future events . Make your way to the TechFest Stage to see the on-the-day demonstration schedule .
The future of technology
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Editor of Access All Areas , Tom Hall , curates a panel of technology experts to discuss the innovative and unexpected uses of AV and technology within the festival sector .
Tom Hall , Editor , Access All Areas
Enhancing customer experience at festivals 14:00 pm - 14:45 pm
Consumers ’ expectations have changed and experiences – both good and bad – can quickly go viral . This panel discusses the latest , and future , innovations that can enhance visitors ’ festival experiences - from advanced tech to exciting new brand activation solutions . Discover what ’ s happening in the festival industry and what can be learnt from other events .
Jason Thomas , Chief Executive Officer , tappit James Cobb , CEO , Crowd Connected Lizzie Liebenhals , Director , Halls & Halls Session chaired by : Tom Hall , Editor , Access All Areas
How crowd communication can become a safety and security asset
15:00 pm - 15:30 pm
The Manchester Bombing Kerslake report only referred to one previous report to reiterate a finding ; the 7 / 7 Cocking report , whose recommendations still had not been followed through . The central point was to not consider the crowd as a problem to manage , but as part of the solution to prevention and respond to threats . To consider the crowd as a force multiplier .
Cost constrained event managers want to deliver a sense of safety and security at their events , digital provides an opportunity . This talk will include a demonstration of Office of Counter Terrorism sponsored research into how the crowd can be encouraged to participate in keeping themselves safe , by extending the Krowd app you are using at the event with simple security features .
Geoff Revill , CEO , Krowdthink