Like most industries, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the ways corporate meeting planners do business.

As with all industries, the meeting-and-event sector continues to see an unprecedented increase in the use of AI, as planners are now using the technology in ways no one would have expected a decade ago.

Are hybrid meetings still a thing? According to planners interviewed for this story, the answer is absolutely yes … and definitely no. There are probably multiple factors that can explain such differing perspectives.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the buzzword sweeping the industry, and for good reason. The right AI tools can save planners a huge amount of time, money and headaches.

From 3D floor plans to AI-powered event apps, new technologies have ushered in a new wave of creativity in event spaces.

Budgets dictate just how much tech can be integrated into the daily run of a show and its content, but planners agree it would be nearly impossible to manage events on the back end without some type of technology.

Authentic attendee feedback is one of the best kinds of data an event planner can collect. But it can also be the most difficult to capture. When it comes to event data and analytics, AI is proving to be vital.

In a world where events strive for heightened attendee engagement, facial analysis technology has emerged as a game-changer.

In today’s corporate meeting and event landscape, the use of mobile apps — such as event registration, customized agendas and real-time notifications — is enhancing the way attendees experience events.

From interactive event apps to projection mapping, innovative technologies and tools help build the foundation for meeting planners to create immersive events.