2020_IACCmeeting_Room_Future_Report

What do you consider as essential AV & IT equipment for today’s quality meeting experience? (Please select all that apply).

Data projector

78%

Flat panel screen

78%

White boards

68%

Attendee device charging stations

62%

Speaker system for audio playback

62%

Desktop or laptop computer

60%

Wireless screen sharing (i.E. Click share)

58%

Paper-based flipcharts

56%

Electronic flipcharts

24%

Suppliers again this year report seeing increased demand for portable technologies like LCD flat panel and data projectors; venues must ensure that they have the infrastructure in place to handle these devices.

COVID-19 Perspective

Although charging stations have recently grown in popularity, they may be less popular among attendees as they look to limit the number of shared surfaces they touch (due to threat of infection). As attendees bring their own chargers, this may result in a shortage of electrical outlets in venues. Maria Griffiths of etc. venues in the UK expects to see more innovative use of mobile technology to reduce contact. This may include mobile event registration, attendee badging and even remote opening of doors.

Maria Griffiths of etc. venues

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