Why The Events Industry Needs Technology To Grow
In a world where technological advancements are reshaping industries, the event sector stands as a clear testament to the impact of innovation. From the meteoric rise of hybrid events to the immersive possibilities of the virtual world, technology has expanded the boundaries of what’s possible. Event planners are no longer restricted by the limitations of […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of a Successful Event Website
Your event website serves as the virtual gateway to your upcoming gathering, offering attendees their first glimpse into what hopefully will be an exceptional experience. It is a critical platform where potential participants: Seek information Register for the event Gauge event credibility To make a lasting impression and drive event success, it’s essential to adhere […]
Top Events We’re Proud to Have Powered In 2022
And just like that, 2022 is pretty much done… As the year draws to a close, we can’t help but reflect on the amazing events we supported and enabled during the year. Here are a few of our top highlights: EY Core Skills EY’s Core Skills 2022 had one goal in mind: to build a […]
The Rise of Micro Events
On the 4th of April President Ramaposa announced the end of the national state of disaster. After 750 days South Africans waved goodbye to the lockdown and most of the restrictions that came with it. Unfortunately, the pandemic brought some changes with it that is not likely to subside any time soon. Event managers are […]
The Evolution of the Event Planner
We’re not historians, but we like to think that social events have existed for as long as society itself has. We’re sure there are many examples of event planners in history, but the most famous one has to be Cleopatra. It’s said that every event had a purpose, whether it be finding potential suitors or discussing matters of state with other politicians.
Physical Events: What Do They Look Like Now?
With the increase of vaccinations and decrease of South Africa’s lockdown levels, event organisers are looking forward to planning in-person events for the first time since 2020.
However, physical events won’t look the same way they did before the pandemic: there are more safety protocols to put in place, more anxious guests to reassure, and more unreliable venues to deal with.
The Future of Events in a Post Pandemic World
The global pandemic which started at the beginning of 2020 rapidly changed the way people engaged with one another. Due to safety concerns, physical events came to a screeching halt almost overnight.
It was if the world stopped functioning and soon the term ‘new normal’ started being used for the new way people had to live their lives. Fortunately, there is a glimmer of hope for us to return to some form of the ‘old normal’ in the near future.
Scale your business without making costly mistakes
This month Flock helped to host a webinar event for the EO Accelerator. Flock’s Founder and CEO, Mike Lysko was the MC and guided the speakers through topics and kept the audience engaged throughout the insightful event.
Benefits of Using an all-in-one Eventing Platform
There are so many different elements that go into organising and hosting a successful event. From planning, to sending out invitations, to managing RSVPs and keeping in contact with attendees, to hosting the event itself;