Detroit’s SMG/Cobo Center announced a new Technology Services department to drive profitability and enhance events. A recent $279 million renovation included a broadcast studio, digital signage, Internet/Wi-Fi upgrades, and an extensive fiber network. “The creation of Cobo

I love a good hackathon, and the one recently held at the University of Buffalo (UB) produced some worthy ideas. More than 50 students spent 24 hours visualizing about the stadium of the future, concentrating on hospitality and guest experiences. Delaware North, the UB School of Engin

Educational opportunities are prevalent at this year’s VenueConnect in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 23-26. And they don’t just happen in meeting rooms. Join our Fireside Chats on the trade show floor and participate in important and exciting industry discussions that will

Musician Alicia Keys recently made headlines by having a phone-free concert. Fans locked their devices into a pouch made by Yondr. Attendees keep the pouches with them, but they could only be unlocked by venue employees. Yondr was founded by Graham Dugoni two years ago, and already ar

Wearable Experiments sees its new Football Fan shirt as the fourth dimension of entertainment because fans are physically and digitally connected to their favorite teams. The shirt uses haptic technology to connect soccer fans with game actions, such as fouls, shots on goals, and cele