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Welcome back to El Gazzette, a newsletter for event-industry changemakers by DAHLIA+Agency.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Collecting and Using Data: Is There a Gap Between Law and Ethics When it Comes to Consent? by Dylan Monorchio
Companies that use artificial intelligence are flourishing and floundering. Some collect potentially sensitive data to train their bots and only let humans know about it through their terms of service. Read the third article in Dylan Monorchio’s series on AI in events to learn more about the new issues and answers associated with using other people’s data.
CUT THE VENDOR ISSUES
With shallow labor pools to blame, some suppliers are making mistakes that compromise event success. On last week’s Cut the Sh*t. Cue the Genius., things got wild. So, we put together a new flip book on how to address issues with AV contractors, even though it’s happening with all vendor types.
HELLO WORLD
On Thursday, October 12, the Cut the Sh*t. Cue the Genius. PODCAST will debut on Apple and Spotify. If tuning in every Thursday doesn’t work for you, binge our favorite episodes there.
IDEAS ON TAP
Looking for the DAHLIA+ Agency team at IMEX America, October 16-19, 2023, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas? Here’s where we’ll be
Bring your partially-baked ideas, middle-of-the-night worries or nagging questions on event design, marketing or technology and get expert strategies, tips and tactics from the DAHLIA+Agency team.
Risk averse or risk taker? How to strike the right balance
Dahlia El Gazzar will help event planners learn how to assess risk when planning new events, incorporating new ideas, and exploring new budget or revenue opportunities.
Ask me Anything: Emotional Data - Methods and Madness
Michelle Bruno and Nick Borelli discuss the scary business of data collection at events and make audience members part of a fascinating experiment.
The Tech Concierge booth at C4939 will be the place to meet daily. Join these women’s groups (allies also welcome) to wind down and regroup.
TIME-SAVING TECH TIPS
Make the time you spend at IMEX America productive. Dahlia El Gazzar compiled a list of questions you should and shouldn’t ask event-technology vendors, plus some ideas to steal.
HAVE NO FEAR
In the “Overcoming the Fear of Change” episode on the Dan Assor Podcast, guest Dahlia El Gazzar talks with Dan about why organizers fear change, how they can embrace new event experiences, and where technology, freelancers, and career lessons fit into the discussion.
TECH [UP]DATE
Association Chat’s Kiki L’Italien released two new online courses and an ebook as part of Kiki’s Learning Academy. The program offers a blend of industry expertise, technological innovation, and actionable insights on ChatGPT for association professionals. Both courses are designed to address specific areas of the Certified Association Executive (CAE) exam, making them essential learning tools for knowledge workers in associations today.
The launch includes:
This course offers a deep dive into how chatbots like ChatGPT can be effectively utilized in association settings for enhanced member engagement and operational efficiency.
This course explores the ethical considerations surrounding the use of artificial intelligence and chatbots in associations, offering guidelines and best practices.
"ChatGPT for Associations: The Basics [eBook]." This is a free introductory guide to leveraging chatbots in the association industry.
Look who’s exhibiting in the Tech2Grow Collective cultivated by DAHLIA+Agency at IAEE’s Expo Expo 2023.
If occupying a standard booth isn’t in your budget or you’d like to network alongside the DAHLIA+ team at Expo Expo, there’s still room in the collective.
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Where in the world is DAHLIA+Agency?
AAP Experience [Tech Bar]??? Washington, DC | October 20-24
NIC Fall Conference [LinkedIn? Corner] ?? Chicago, IL | October 23-25
PMI Global Summit [Empowerment Zone + NEW AI eXchange Area]??? Atlanta, GA | October 25-28
Society of Family Planning Annual Meeting [Brand/Brain/Being Hub]?? Seattle, WA | October 28-30
TECH NEWS WANTED
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