Event Concierge Tool EventBots Wins SISO Event Battlefield Competition
Aromatherapy, easier group transportation booking, language interpretation and a cloud-based event management platform were some of the meeting tools vying for the top prize at this year’s Society of Independent Show Organizer’s Event Battlefield.
The competition was held during SISO’s Leadership conference, Aug. 1-4 in Philadelphia, at which just under 200 attendees voted for one of five companies.
The top company was EventBots by Sciensio, which is a technology that allows attendees at an event to text any question they have about it to the EventBot tool and receive an immediate answer.
“EventBots by Sciensio is proud to have been voted the SISO Innovation Battlefield winner for 2017,” said Robert Caldwell, founding partner for Sciens.io.
He added, “All five competitors bring exceptional solutions to the Trade Show Industry and we were excited that the leaders of this terrific industry saw how our Chatbot solutions improve attendee experience, save time and money for show organizers, and drive incremental revenue.”
David Audrain, SISO’s executive director, said, “The Event Battlefield is an important motivational hub for innovation, ideas, talent, and products. It gives our members the ability to see what’s on the drawing boards now that will drive our industry in the future.”
He added, “We can also help incubate, develop and assist in the delivery of products and services to the market. It’s a win-win-win which will advance the event industry.”
This year the nominating committee chose five out of 50 considered organizations looking for breakthrough event technology or amazing new business models.
According to David Adler, CEO of BizBash and co-chair of the SISO Battlefield project, “We are excited to present organizations that will stretch the imagination, showcase forward thinking and encourage our members to raise the bar on innovation. The program itself is a version of American Idol meets Shark Tank where attendees will vote on their choice for the most innovative of the innovative for 2017.”
Background on 2017 Nominees
Aromachology (myaromachology.com & perfumevent.com ) Aromachology studies the science and psychology of scent and its impact on consumer behavior. Aromachology executes creative Scent Solutions to enhance the customer experience. The company has scaled their Scent Mapping technology and applies it to temporary marketplaces, trade shows, and conference spaces, to influence attendees experience and intent to purchase.
Buster (buster.com) — Akin to Uber for the event industry, Buster as a way to make ordering transportation a breeze for all types of events from trade shows and conventions to events and conferences that have an off-site element.
EventBots by Sciens.io (sciensio.com) —Concierge EventBots (chatbots) are at the intersection of customer service, experience, and ROI for events. By creating personalized conversation on universal messaging platforms, its hybrid conversation design with structured menus supplemented by natural language understanding (artificial intelligence) will support free-form texting and change the way events communicate with their attendees.
Eventuosity (eventuosity.com ) Eventuosity improves the trade show exhibitor experience by offering the first cloud-based suite of project management, collaboration, and reporting tools designed specifically for event marketers. By standardizing and automating low-ROI activity your exhibitors will spend more time working creatively and strategically to achieve their own marketing and sales objectives while boosting the overall perception of your show.
Interactio (interactio.io) is a mobile system that fully replaces interpretation hardware for live events. An interpreter is interpreting from a booth, a computer is connected to the sound system and attendees listen to the translation in their phones or tablets via an app.
Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.
Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.
Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.
The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.
MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.
MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.
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