A research and development centre for the events industry has been launched by ExpoPlatform which CTO Mykyta Fastovets says is designed to spearhead tech innovation.
EP Lab, he says, has been set up to drive digital transformation, supporting leadership and enhancing capabilities to leverage cutting-edge tools.
The project, Fastovets hopes, will bring together experts across events, universities and other partners to optimise research potential.
“The launch of EP Lab comes at a transformative time for the events industry,” says Fastovets.
“By fostering collaboration and driving innovation, we aim to develop cutting-edge solutions that redefine how events are organised and experienced.
“With rapid advances for technology in events, EP Lab will empower industry colleagues with the tools and insights to lead in this digital era.”
Fast-growing developments in tech such as generative AI have hit many industries, fuelling an increased acknowledgement of their potential and EP Lab aims to take advantage of the gear change in mindset and become the epicentre of innovation in the events industry with a focus is on exploring and developing new technologies, methodologies as well as insights that can revolutionise how shows are organised, managed and experienced.
The initiative will be available to eventprofs through its public website which will include features such as:
- Project showcase: A list of ongoing and completed initiatives. Developments will include summaries, key findings and downloadable reports.
- Education: Resources to help eventprofs better understand how innovation can be implemented in their organisations.
- Collaboration opportunities: The centre has an open door policy to event organisers and budding digital innovators to work together.
- Expertise services: Detailed information about the technology stack and services utilised by the Lab.
Source: www.exhibitionworld.co.uk
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