Let’s face it - you can’t escape or avoid technology, even if you tried…and as soon as you finally understand how to work your dvd player, blu-ray has become the new trend.

How are you supposed to keep up with technology trends for your meetings?

HSMAI’s Affordable Meetings National introduced a technology component to the show this year - with both exhibitors and information sessions on the understanding and using the latest trends in meetings. (ConventionPlanit.com hosted a technology information session…on search engines!)

If you attended the show, what did you think of the technology component? If not, is a technology component something you would find useful? How are you incorporating technology?

Fall is quickly approaching, which means lots of tradeshows!

(Be sure to visit ConventionPlanit.com at Booth #3064 at Affordable Meetings National, including your favorite blog moderator…)

So, how do you make your event memorable? How will your organization connect members with social media at your next convention or annual meeting?

Meeting planners, what are you doing June 11 - 12? If you answer is nothing, you should consider attending HSMAI’s Affordable Meetings West in Long Beach, CA…this is a trip your boss will surely want you to take.

The show is full of really great information just for you, like:

• 15 seminars and 5 in-depth workshops that focus on the latest advances and strategies of contemporary meeting planning

• A vibrant general session - Green Meetings With Less Stress: How to Save the Planet Without Losing Your Mind

• 2 networking luncheons

• 300-booth expo

Visit the Affordable Meetings West website to register - you can sign up for your information sessions and arrange all of your hotel travel here too!