Shaping events in 2024: Networking, AI, inclusion, sustainability, and more with Will Curran

In this episode, Event Experience podcast host Rachel Moore interviews Bizzabo Head of Klik Will Curran (aka the founder of Endless Events).  

Curran discusses the evolution of event management, emphasizing the integration of data analysis and the growing influence of AI in the events industry. He shares his experiences with Klik technology, which provides more in-depth data for in-person events — similar to what was available for virtual events. He also looks back on his predictions for 2023 and notes the accuracy of some and the surprise of others.

Here’s what you’ll hear about in this episode: 

• How the events industry is increasingly leveraging AI and data analysis to enhance the attendee experience and measure ROI

• The trend toward prioritizing networking and interaction over content overload at events 

• The importance of adapting to new trends — like conscious conferencing — and using AI to stay competitive in event management 

• IMEX

• INBOUND

• Endless Events

• Klik Experiential

• ChatGPT

• Electric Forest

• Will Curran on LinkedIn