Hauppauge, NY…
SmartSource®, an ABCOM Technology Group company, one of the nation’s leading providers technology solutions for businesses and events, is continuing its role as a vital resource to meeting and event planners despite major changes in the industry. The company is preparing to host its second online SmartSession webinar titled “Planning for a Successful 2021.” Participants will hear from a panel of industry leaders on their go-to strategies for virtual and hybrid events including lessons learned and budgeting pointers. The event will be held Thursday, November 12, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time.
Participants will gain insight from a panel of industry leaders, including Cathy Breden, CAE, CMP, CEO, Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR); Magen Davis, Director of Events & Programs, Texas Congress of Parents & Teachers (Texas PTA); J. P. Lanz, Event Marketing DCUS/MKT1, Bosch Rexroth Corporation; and John Rubsamen, Senior Director of Meetings and Events, Americans for the Arts.
SmartSource recently hosted its first online SmartSession titled “Demystifying Virtual Events,” which provided practical strategies for optimizing virtual/hybrid events. Leveraging its vast event and IT experience, SmartSource provided a comprehensive overview covering everything from required internet connections and how to facilitate participant networking and interaction, to considerations relating to virtual productions, live vs. pre-recorded programs, and troubleshooting video platform problems.
The webinar was led by SmartSource’s Manager of Solutions Architects who spoke to a group of more than 1,000 registered participants. The webinar started with an explanation of the various applications for virtual events including conferences, training seminars, education, sales presentations, board meetings, product launches, legal proceedings, religious services and political campaigns, and progressed into some of the technical requirements needed for a high-quality virtual event.
One segment of the SmartSource® “Demystifying Virtual Events” webinar which was particularly well-received discussed how to optimize presentations. Practical tips were offered regarding how to help presenters look good and how to ensure proper internet, audio and video performance; effective lighting, camera angles and backgrounds; and the value in scheduling presenter training and rehearsals.
According to Craig Sukenic, SmartSource’s VP Sales, “We were very pleased with the feedback we received from participants who took our post-event survey. Many people told us they learned something new and appreciated that the webinar was not a sales pitch. Our second SmartSession promises to be even more informative with the participation of four industry leaders as panelists.”
About SmartSource®
SmartSource®, an ABCOM Technology Group company, has more than 35 years’ experience serving the business technology needs of clients in the events, staffing, legal, government, finance, education, entertainment, and meeting production industries. The company provides service from a national footprint encompassing 15 fully-staffed and equipped offices in major metropolitan markets. SmartSource draws from its extensive inventory of IT, AV and interactive technologies to deliver solutions as varied as computers for employees, office equipment for temporary spaces, or multi-story video walls for trade shows and events. Deep experience in logistics and IT services ensures that customers are covered on everything from warehousing to asset tracking and technical support. SmartSource believes that with the right team, technology, and service, all businesses can be successful as they communicate with each other, their clients, and the world.
For more information, visit www.smartsourcerentals.com or call (844) 891-7553
