Technology

Nothing says summer like a festival - music, food, or otherwise. For a long time, never-ending lineups and overcrowded event spaces were considered an unavoidable part of the 'festival experience'. With the rise of RFID wristband technology, that's quickly changing.  RFID wristbands enhance the festival experience. Easy to set up and convenient to wear, they allow registered event attendees to move in and out of venues at the tap of a wrist. In some cases, they can even be used as a form of cashless payment. Gone are the days of long lineups to get in, misplaced ticket stubs, and ...

Depending on your event or festival, Smartphones or RFID wristbands might be better suited to your needs. Here are some of the things you should consider: Convenience When you use smartphones for cashless payments, patrons must have their smartphones on their person at all times on festival grounds and ensure they are charged. Compared to this, RFID does not require smartphones or power to be used. Lost or stolen wristbands can be deactivated immediately and patrons are reissued a new one with their unique account ID information transferred to the new wristband. Charging Stations should be considered for all-day or ...

By 2025, 2.2 billion users are projected to make payments with a QR code. Increased consumer comfort and familiarity with the QR code — spurred on by the COVID-19 pandemic — spells out new opportunities for organizers as events return to live. Here’s why more events should start evaluating what the technology means for the industry’s future. Data shows a surge in digital payment and QR code adoption by consumers Before an event organizer could introduce new technology to their event, they would need to ask: is this something that will actually help my patrons, or am I just creating ...

Whether you’re streaming music festivals, conventions, sporting events, or other types of events, streams have become a popular add-on at events in recent years. Why? For starters, live streaming apps eliminate FOMO (fear of missing out) among attendees who couldn’t attend your event by giving them the option to attend your event virtually from anywhere in the world. But even more importantly, in the age of Covid they have become integral to running hybrid events. In combination with robust health screening, these services will be a core element of the return to live events, while letting you connect with fans ...

With all the technology advertised to manage and enhance today's events, event planning in 2019 has only grown more complex. One of the most talked-about and trending technologies for 2020 are RFID wristbands. But like many event technologies on the market, RFID wristband technology may seem complicated and some professionals may even fear incorporating the technology into their events. To help meeting and event professionals overcome their fears of RFID technology, we've compiled the top five solutions for 2020 and beyond. Check it out. What is RFID Technology? RFID (Radio-frequency identification) technology is a tiny chip that holds unique ticket ...

Cashless payments aren’t the way of the future, it’s already here. In fact, RFID cashless payments are the bread and butter of Intellitix. Going cashless has a laundry list of benefits to be gained, such as increased security, shortened queues, quicker check-ins, more attendee engagement and the ability to collect analytics in real-time. Many events are going the RFID way—and with good reason. But have you ever wondered what exactly RFID—radio frequency identification—is? Here, we will share with you what’s behind the RFID wristband and how it works to make events run smoothly and seamlessly for its attendees. How Does ...

Drones - If you told us ten years ago that seeing unmanned camera helicopters on a daily basis would be a tech trend that became normal, we would probably have boarded the first raft to Cuba and gone feral in the mountains. What was first introduced as a military tool is now a commonplace item for event organizers, filmmakers, and tech hobbyists. Known best for its use as an aerial camera, drones have played an integral role in the rise of live streaming by providing another view of the event, be it a concert or an arts festival, for those ...

Although RFID wristbands have become commonplace at large events, like conferences, concerts, and exhibitions, this technology can also be beneficial for smaller events and venues.  However, since deploying RFID technology tends to be expensive, small event planners with smaller budgets may be more hesitant to spend part of their budget on RFID wristbands than large event planners. However, thanks to developments and enhancements in technology, like the creation of RFID wristbands, RFID technology costs have gone down.  Discover the top 5 benefits of integrating RFID wristbands into your next event.  What is an RFID Wristband? RFID (Radio-frequency identification) technology is ...

Audiovisuals is one of those things that isn’t fully appreciated until it’s gone. That isn’t to say that it’s overlooked, but that it’s tough to grasp just how important it is. If you have no audio or visual, then you don’t really have an event. The event landscape is constantly changing and the audiovisual technology even more so, as it slowly becomes more vital for events by the day, with inventions in event polling, new event apps that increase engagement and provide attendees with front-row sound no matter where they are in the crowd, and you can’t forget about virtual ...

Did you know that 80 percent of concert attendees feel ripped off by scalpers? Or that 52 percent of people feel like it's difficult to discern between resale platforms and authorized primary sale sites? Or that ticket fraud costs fans millions of dollars in losses?  Whether you’re hosting a trade show, festival, or a large conference, your event is at risk for ticket fraud. However, with RFID access control technology you can put an end to fraudulent ticketing behaviors, eliminating the risk to your event’s ROI and for your attendees.  We’ve created this guide to help you understand how using ...