228 - How AI will Improve Trade Shows & Events - with Kalon Welch

228 - How AI will Improve Trade Shows & Events - with Kalon Welch

Author: Jim Cermak September 4, 2023 Duration: 36:45

Should you be afraid of A.I. (Artificial Intelligence)? Will AI cost you your job? Will AI destroy the events industry? OR...can AI and AI tools be used to make our trade shows and events better than ever?

My guest, Kalon Welch, will help educate us on the future of AI in the events industry! Kalon is the Co-Owner and EVP for FastSensor where they utilize AI tools to help customers like Best Buy and Walmart better understand customer buying habits. Kalon regularly speaks as an industry expert on location based AI driven analytics and future retail based technology.

We discuss:

  • What is Unsupervised AI?
  • What Privacy concerns should we have?
  • How easy is it to deploy AI tools for events?
  • What are AI Driven Event Analytics?

Kalon's Top Tips:

  • Measure to optimize. Learn how to demonstrate ROI. A/B test and iterate.
  • Protect your budgets, your jobs and the face to face industry vs. Digital Marketing.
  • Learn to apply and create value and leverage ROI.

Kalon's Big Takeaway:

  • You can Harness AI for Event Measurement, safely and affordably!

*** SPECIAL OFFER ***

  • We will offer listeners a free exhibitor report, which includes a 1-hour show debrief with our data analysis team, marketing presentation slides, and executive top-line findings if they mention the podcast. Connect with Kalon to take advantage of this offer!

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Jim Cermak hosts Trade Show University for Virtual & Live Events, a deep and practical resource for anyone whose business depends on connecting with an audience, whether on a convention floor or through a screen. This isn't about vague inspiration; it's a working toolkit built from conversations with seasoned experts and Jim's own extensive experience. Each episode functions like a focused seminar, delivering actionable tips and training that exhibitors, marketers, and show planners can apply immediately to see a real difference in their engagement and return on investment. With a library spanning over 220 episodes, the podcast covers the full spectrum of modern event planning-from crafting a compelling virtual booth experience to mastering the logistics and psychology of a live trade show. You'll hear candid discussions on common pitfalls, innovative strategies that are working right now, and breakdowns of what truly moves the needle for businesses. Beyond the audio, the community around this podcast extends into consulting and collaborative training, emphasizing real-world application. For professionals tired of wasting time and budget on events that don't deliver, this series offers a clear path forward, turning every appearance into a measurable success.
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