16 - Day 2 Schedule Official Show Guide 2018
Day 2 – 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 .
How crowd communication can become a safety and security asset
14:00 pm - 14:30 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