1. Association Events
5 Top Tech
Mistakes to Avoid

2. Don’t Make These Top 5 Tech
Mistakes
Tech is no longer a luxury
Take advantage of technology
for events
Avoid the following mistakes

3. Technology Mistake #1
Mail/Fax Registration
•Saves both attendees and
association time
• No more data entry by you
• No more post office hassles
for them
•Use your membership
management software for
registration and payments

4. Technology Mistake #2: Shoddy Wi-Fi
•People expect to stay connected
• Many may have to keep in touch with staff while out
of the office to attend the event
•Slow or poorly functioning wi-fi is frustrating
•Check with event location to find out about what
type of wi-fi load they can handle
• Use supplemental service if needed

5. Technology Mistake #3: Equipment
Failures/Novices
•Have plenty of time between sessions to
allow for presentation set up
•Make sure presenters are familiar with
equipment
•Verify event location has support for
equipment on site during event

6. Technology Mistake #4: On the Fly
Hashtags
•Create social media hashtag in advance
•Use hashtag on marketing materials,
agenda, registration and more
•Encourages social sharing and prevents
confusion
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7. Technology Mistake #5: Not Providing Slides
•Attendees expect to receive presentations
• No need for note taking by attendees
• Association doesn’t have to print copies
•Put presentations on a membership area of your
association website
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8. Inspiration for the Value of
Technology
“Any sufficiently advanced
technology is equivalent to
magic.”
-Sir Arthur C. Clarke

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StarChapter
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Website: starchapter.com
Email: info@starchapter.com