Expo CCI Partners with 42Chat to Boost Event Engagement
Expo Convention Contractors, Inc. (Expo CCI), a full-service general contractor for trade shows and events, has joined forces with AI chatbot provider 42Chat. This partnership brings AI-driven tools—ExhibitorBots and ConferenceBots—to Expo CCI events, aiming to improve communication and engagement for exhibitors and attendees alike.
ExhibitorBots streamline pre-, during-, and post-event communications via SMS, helping exhibitors manage logistics more efficiently. ConferenceBots act as instant AI concierges for attendees, offering quick access to event details without the need to download any app. The technology also supports emergency messaging, adding an important layer of safety for organizers and participants.
Rich Curran, CEO of Expo CCI, highlighted that integrating 42Chat’s AI will reduce costs and enhance the overall experience for exhibitors and attendees. Bob Caldwell, Founding Partner of 42Chat, emphasized their shared focus on meeting key performance indicators for organizers, exhibitors, and attendees through smart technology deployment.
Cvent Acquires Prismm to Enhance Virtual Event Design
Cvent, a leading provider of meetings and event technology, has acquired Prismm, a company specializing in 3D virtual environment design. This move strengthens Cvent’s ability to offer immersive event diagramming tools, meeting the increasing demand from planners and venues for interactive, user-friendly virtual event solutions.
Jim Abramson, Cvent’s VP of Product Management, explained that their large network of planners and venues benefits from tools that simplify event planning, improve collaboration, and maximize group business revenue. Prismm’s technology enables venues and planners to create dynamic virtual tours and precise floor plans, streamlining the event design process.
Benefits for Venues
- Online diagramming tools accessible to all stakeholders, reducing planning time and increasing accuracy.
- Dynamic 3D virtual tours to showcase meeting spaces remotely.
- Advanced customization options to differentiate venues and bring client visions to life.
Benefits for Planners
- Virtual site visits and accurate space visualization help quickly identify suitable venues.
- Precision floor plans and templates assist in optimizing layouts and spotting potential issues early.
Benefits for Hospitality and Event Professionals
- Cloud-based diagramming allows real-time collaboration among all decision-makers.
- Detailed virtual representations improve communication with clients and vendors, simplifying decision-making.
Yaron Lipshitz, CEO of Prismm, expressed enthusiasm about joining Cvent, noting that combining their 3D design tools with Cvent’s extensive network will help event professionals and hoteliers create memorable experiences and grow their businesses.
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