MEA Debuts Custom Event App

AccomNews Wednesday, April 18, 2012

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Picture this: You’re walking around a conference with a busy schedule of sessions, hands full, running late and trying to plan your day… Frustrated?

Well throw away your printed program and highlighter pen and pull out your smart phone – because the new way to manage your conference experience is here.

For the first time, delegates of the Meetings & Events Australia National Conference in Sydney will have a sophisticated event application which integrates every touch point of the event. Custom designed and built by crowdcomms, conference delegates will be able to download the application and pre-plan their days by booking in their sessions, meetings, networking and social events.

Linda P Gaunt, chief executive officer, Meetings & Events Australia feels this is a great addition to the conference experience.

“It is essential for the meetings and events industry that these types of developing technologies are implemented to add more value for delegates. It brings digital and face-to-face connections together in one place.

“We are really excited for MEA 2012 to be presenting an integrated digital tool that will help event professionals get the most out of the conference,” said Ms Gaunt.

Users of the application will be able to create a personalised program from the full conference schedule, access live information on speakers, exhibitors, floor plans, sponsors and receive news alerts from MEA during the conference. Delegates will can upload a personal profile and connect with other people attending the conference. The application includes the conference Twitter feeds and conference conversations so delegates can connect through one digital space.

The Meetings & Events Australia National Conference 2012 will be held on 21-24 April at Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.

To view the full program and secure your place at MEA 2012, visit at: www.meetingsevents.com.au/sydney/