ShowGizmo App Connects Event Exhibitors and Attendees
Christopher DeLuca — September 9, 2011 — Business
References: showgizmo & springwise
The ShowGizmo App is a fantastic service for anyone involved with conferences or exhibitions. The app allows organizers to post information to the central site and attendes can post a profile and connect with others.
The ShowGizmo App is service to the environmental movement with its paperless options and because users can connect online, business cards are not necessary. Conferences are all about connecting to people around and this app certainly makes that easier.
Implications - A new breed of social networking site aims to be a tool to connect people in the real world. MeetUp is an excellent example of a company using its platform to bring about real world connections. Companies should consider how they use social networking as tool to positively impact the users life.
The ShowGizmo App is service to the environmental movement with its paperless options and because users can connect online, business cards are not necessary. Conferences are all about connecting to people around and this app certainly makes that easier.
Implications - A new breed of social networking site aims to be a tool to connect people in the real world. MeetUp is an excellent example of a company using its platform to bring about real world connections. Companies should consider how they use social networking as tool to positively impact the users life.
Trend Themes
1. Conference Networking Apps - The trend of conference networking apps is disrupting traditional methods of connecting attendees and exhibitors through the introduction of digital platforms.
2. Paperless Options - The trend of paperless options in conference apps is disrupting the use of physical materials such as business cards, contributing to environmental sustainability.
3. Real World Social Networking - The trend of real world social networking sites, like MeetUp, is disrupting the online space by bridging the gap between virtual connections and offline interactions.
Industry Implications
1. Event Management - The event management industry can leverage conference networking apps to enhance attendee and exhibitor experiences, streamline communication, and gather valuable data for future events.
2. Technology - The technology industry has the opportunity to create innovative conference apps with paperless options, advanced networking features, and seamless integration with other event management tools.
3. Environmental Sustainability - The environmental sustainability industry can benefit from conference apps that offer paperless options, reducing the carbon footprint of events and promoting eco-friendly practices.
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