As event organizers, you rely on event technology to help you be efficient and effective, ultimately delivering an engaging experience for your attendees. From event conception, to planning and logistics, to on-site, there are a host of event tech options that make your life easier. This meet up centers around creativity and connection. Start by hearing from event tech leaders on new innovations in the industry and then network with like-minded individuals to discuss your favourite and most impactful event tech solutions. Leave with new ideas and industry peers to power your future events.

If you’re interested in these takeaways then vote for this session now!

1. 1. Connect with #eventprofs and #eventtech leaders
   2. Learn about new tech solutions to help plan and manage your future events
   3. Leave with creative ideas to power your next event

As a startup you have a lot on your plate between securing funding, building customer relationships, and growing a company that you’re passionate about, but what about corporate culture? Strong culture is a cornerstone of success. Fostering a great corporate culture starts with a culture blueprint. When most people hear about a company with a great corporate culture, they think of a beautiful office with fun perks like free food and flexible schedules. You might be envisioning Facebook’s headquarters in Menlo Park or Google’s Mountain View campus. While these perks are fantastic and popular among employees, a great culture is made up of so much more than just nap rooms and foosball tables. So, how do you go about defining and fostering culture? That’s where a culture blueprint comes in.

If you’re interested in these takeaways then vote for this session now!

1. 1. Understand the importance of a culture blueprint for your organization
   2. Learn how to create your own organizational culture blueprint
   3. Explore how to keep your teams aligned and engaged

It is perhaps every traveler’s dream; arriving at your hotel after a long flight, approaching the smiling front desk agent who advises you that you’ve just been upgraded to the Presidential Suite.

While this extreme might not always be in the cards for you, there are plenty of things that can be done to increase your odds of getting an upgrade to a room with a better view or even a more spacious and comfortable suite.

Learn insider tips to maximize your chances for a hotel room upgrade the next time you travel.

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