Getting unstuck from outdated event tech stacks with Liz King Caruso, Angie Ahrens, and Clark Hager

Getting unstuck from outdated event tech stacks with Liz King Caruso, Angie Ahrens, and Clark Hager

Author: Bizzabo October 21, 2024 Duration: 26:18

In this episode of the Event Experience podcast by Bizzabo, you'll get a taste of the full discussion from our webinar featuring leading event tech experts: Liz King Caruso, CEO of techsytalk; Angie Ahrens, director of global events at MRI Real Estate Software; and Clark Hager, senior director of sales engineering with Bizzabo. 

Learn about the inefficiencies of outdated event tech and the benefits of consolidating to modern platforms (like Bizzabo OS), and explore the on-demand event to gain insights from the live Q&A with our panel of experts: 

Angie Ahrens is a lifelong learner and event professional who has found her passion in leading teams to create impactful experiences as the Director of Global Events for MRI Real Estate Software. She thrives on collaboration, communication, and adaptability, all while embracing change and nurturing a strong team culture, both in her professional life and her personal adventures. 

Clark Hager is a seasoned IT leader with over 15 years of experience, specializing in infrastructure and cloud solutions. As the Senior Director of Sales Engineering at Bizzabo, he excels in driving digital transformation, optimizing technology operations, and leading high-performing teams to deliver innovative and scalable software and hardware solutions. 

Liz Caruso has helped businesses and thought leaders grow their audience and sell their products through in-person, virtual, & hybrid events through her expansive knowledge as an event tech expert. For over a decade, as the CEO of techsytalk, she has been recognized as a "techy" and has been named as a Top 5 Women in Event Tech. 

Here's what you'll hear about in this conversation:

  • Mistakes and gaps found in today's event tech stacks.

  • Benefits of open source technology for integrations.

  • Real-world success stories of enhanced event management. 

Mentioned in this episode

For the full transcript, mentions, and more, visit www.bizzabo.com/podcast/event-tech-stack-liz-king-angie-ahrens-clark-hager.


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