Ctrl + Alt + Event

Bogdan Maran & Merijn van Buuren

Ctrl+Alt+Event: Navigating the Future of Events with Practical Insights, and Real SolutionsWe're not just talking tech; we're showcasing practical examples and delivering real solutions for the events industry.  Join us live, each week on Tuesdays at 3PM GMT on LinkedIn. Get ready for predictions backed by real-world scenarios, live Q&A solving your challenges, and a visual treat of data insights.

Episodes

  1. 03/12/2024

    Hybrid Harmony: Blending AV Tech for Mixed-Format Events (with Brian Monahan)

    If you want a better event experience for your attendees in 2024, you can’t get away with only in-person events. Why? Without the right mix of formats, you won’t be able to: ❌ Meet the new expectations of your attendees ❌ Collect more actionable data points ❌ Improve your cost efficiency ❌ Become more sustainable ❌ Reach a wider audience ❌ Have more flexibility ❌ Be more inclusive Once you nail your event formats, there comes the crucial piece of the puzzle: Production. You need to have the right AV partners and internal knowledge to properly execute those formats. That’s why Bogdan Maran and I invited Brian Monahan, the expert on AV technology and its application across multiple event formats. In this episode, Brian is sharing his insights on: 💡 The best practices for mastering your Live Events 💡 Engagement techniques for your Virtual Events 💡 Actionable Case Studies on Hybrid events 💡 Future-proofing your events with AV 💡 And more Sit back and relax as we're about to embark on a journey to Hybrid Harmony! Follow Brian Monahan here 🗓️ Weekly Rendezvous: Mark your calendar! "Ctrl+Alt+Event" will be live on LinkedIn every Tuesday at 3:00 PM GMT to answer all your burning questions. 🔄 Host Rotation: Bogdan and Merijn will alternate hosting the live event each week, so make sure to follow them both to receive notifications. 🔗 Connect with Us: Bogdan Maran, Merijn van Buuren 👥 Get more involved: reserve your spot here 🎙️ Become a guest on our show: apply here It's not just a podcast; it's a tech-forward experience you won't want to miss! See you next Tuesday at 3:00 PM GMT! 🎉✨

  2. 03/05/2024

    Small Details Matter: Fine-Tuning Your Events, Tech and Behavioral Insights (with Ade Allenby)

    When it comes to integration and automation in your events, 1 wrong decision can break everything. 😈 After all, the event devil is in the (small) details… And the “small” mistakes are typically the result of not looking at the bigger picture. To help you zoom out, fine-tune, and set your events up for success, Bogdan Maran and Merijn van Buuren have invited their first guest to Ctrl Alt Event: Ade Allenby 🥳 Ade is an expert on event technology, integration, and behavioral insights. In this week’s episode, he’ll be sharing his experience and knowledge on: 🔥 Real-life examples of the impact of the little things 🔥 Behavioral Insights Through Tech Tools 🔥 Automation for Enhanced Experiences 🔥 and more… If you’re organizing events and you want to ensure you know exactly what to do when you want to improve your event experience Make sure to listen to this episode. 🗓️ Weekly Rendezvous: Mark your calendar! "Ctrl+Alt+Event" will be live on LinkedIn every Tuesday at 3:00 PM GMT to answer all your burning questions. 🔄 Host Rotation: Bogdan and Merijn will alternate hosting the live event each week, so make sure to follow them both to receive notifications. 🔗 Connect with Us: Bogdan Maran, Merijn van Buuren 👥 Get more involved: reserve your spot here 🎙️ Become a guest on our show: apply here It's not just a podcast; it's a tech-forward experience you won't want to miss! See you next Tuesday at 3:00 PM GMT! 🎉✨

  3. 02/13/2024

    From AI to Zapier: Essential Event Tech Terms for Eventprofs

    The dynamic duo is back for the next episode! 🚀 Bogdan Maran and Merijn van Buuren are about to help you take the lead in the industry by providing you with all the foundational knowledge you need regarding event tech. If you’ve ever wondered: 🤔 What are the most essential Event Tech Terms all event profs need to know? 🤔 What do these terms mean, and why should I even know them? 🤔 How can I apply them and take the lead in the industry? Then you came to the right place! In this episode, we've laid the foundation for you as event professionals regarding the most essential topics within event technology. We're explaining the terms and applications of: AI & MLIntegration & Automation(Big) data & analytics(Data) Privacy & SecurityHybrid & Async eventsEvent Technology SpecialistsAfter providing the context, we discussed the 10 steps to take if you want to start implementing these terms and applications for your event today. For those who would like to dive in deeper, we also shared 3 special gifts for you: 1. This week's presentation with additional information and explanations 2. Your own A-Z Event Tech Dictionary with 6000+ terms & Event Tech Chatbot 3. A free, 45-minute Event Tech Check-up to assess and define your event tech stack Last, but not least, we announced the topic for next week's episode: Live Event Tech Assessment (your chance to get live feedback and input on your tech stack) We're already looking forward to it! 🗓️ Weekly Rendezvous: Mark your calendar! "Ctrl+Alt+Event" will be live on LinkedIn every Tuesday at 3:00 PM GMT to answer all your burning questions. 🔄 Host Rotation: Bogdan and Merijn will alternate hosting the live event each week, so make sure to follow them both to receive notifications. 🔗 Connect with Us: Bogdan Maran, Merijn van Buuren 👥 Get more involved: reserve your spot here 🎙️ Become a guest on our show: apply here It's not just a podcast; it's a tech-forward experience you won't want to miss! See you next Tuesday at 3:00 PM GMT! 🎉✨

  4. 02/06/2024

    Shaping the Future of Events

    Get ready for the dynamic duo - Bogdan Maran and Merijn van Buuren - as they kick off the first episode of "Ctrl+Alt+Event" on the intersection of Events, Marketing, Data, AI & Technology! "Ctrl+Alt+Event" is not just a keyboard shortcut; it's our way of taking control of the world of events. We're here to Ctrl the narrative, Alt-ernate perspectives, and Event-ually drop some knowledge bombs! 💡🚀 Here you'll get your weekly dose of tech, humour, and the occasional self-mockery with a sprinkle of data visualisation and AI.  Let's Ctrl+Alt+Event our way to better events! 🎧✨ Here's what's in store for this premiere: 👋 Meet Your Hosts: Meet Bogdan and Merijn to get to know the minds behind the mic. 💡 What to expect: Who is the Ctrl + Alt + Event concept for, and what is it all about? 📊 Data Visualization Surprise: A special data visualization for tech-savvy minds. 🔮 Future of Event Predictions: What's in store for the events landscape? 🗓️ Weekly Rendezvous: Mark your calendar! "Ctrl+Alt+Event" will be live on LinkedIn every Tuesday at 3:00 PM GMT to answer all your burning questions. 🔄 Host Rotation: Bogdan and Merijn will alternate hosting the live event each week, so make sure to follow them both to receive notifications. 🔗 Connect with Us: Bogdan Maran, Merijn van Buuren 👥 Get more involved: reserve your spot here 🎙️ Become a guest on our show: apply here It's not just a podcast; it's a tech-forward experience you won't want to miss! See you next Tuesday at 3:00 PM GMT! 🎉✨

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Ctrl+Alt+Event: Navigating the Future of Events with Practical Insights, and Real SolutionsWe're not just talking tech; we're showcasing practical examples and delivering real solutions for the events industry.  Join us live, each week on Tuesdays at 3PM GMT on LinkedIn. Get ready for predictions backed by real-world scenarios, live Q&A solving your challenges, and a visual treat of data insights.