We make all kinds of events, all kinds of easy.

Chicago, IL
Joined June 2016
"Will the Wi-Fi hold at full capacity?" "Who covers load-in?" The venue questions you forget on the site visit bite on event day. We wrote them down. Free checklist for your phone. Notes, photos, PDF debrief: venues.expopass.com/venue-ch…
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You blocked 100 rooms. 60 got booked. With an 80% attrition clause, you could owe for about 20 empty ones. Attrition is negotiable: lower the percentage, ask for cumulative, get a wash clause. A planner's guide to room blocks: expopass.com/articles/room-b…
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2027 dates set? Start the venue search now. Search by location, dates, headcount and guest rooms per night. Shortlist, share, let stakeholders vote, then send inquiries with your event details pre-filled. Free to inquire: venues.expopass.com/venues
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Budget approved. Demo went great. Then IT sends a 300-question security spreadsheet. Start the review at the shortlist, not the selection. And count backward from your registration launch date, not your event date. expopass.com/articles/event-…
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Procurement isn't rejecting your event tech budget. It's rejecting a lump sum. Split it into 4 lines: equipment, badges, software, service. Put a unit and a count next to each. How to write the 2027 line item: expopass.com/articles/event-…
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No legitimate show sells its attendee list. None. If "the verified attendee list" lands in your inbox, it's fraud, and AI has made the pitch more convincing. 9 scams hitting event teams now, and the habit that stops each: expopass.com/articles/event-…
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Nobody complains about check-in at 2pm. They complain about the 20 minutes before the keynote. Stop budgeting kiosks off average check-in speed. Pull your peak 15-minute window, per station. One of 4 numbers to grab before teardown: expopass.com/articles/post-s…
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An MCP that reads your event data is useful. Low risk, easy to check. An MCP that can change a live event is powerful, and that cuts both ways. Drafts, permissions, and a record of every change are what separate the two. expopass.com/articles/mcp-fo…
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Soon every event platform will have an MCP. Having one won't be the differentiator. Whether an AI can safely change a live event will be. What MCP is, and 5 questions to ask your vendor before you connect one: expopass.com/articles/mcp-fo…
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Oops! You forgot to ask this one important question . The questions you forget to ask. We wrote them down. buff.ly/GaHxmu9
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Most run-of-show templates are just agendas pretending to be useful. A column for time and a column for task isn't a coordination system. It's a wish list with timestamps. Here's what a real one looks like -> buff.ly/l1ZxPgX
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Your registration page isn't where attendees begin. It's where your planning gets tested. If it's not ready, nothing downstream is either. buff.ly/lpR1SVG
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The right event tools can help you measure engagement, improve follow-up, and get a clearer picture of ROI. Check out these 5 Easy Tips to get more data than just head counts 👉 buff.ly/G3G6KmN #EventData #EventProfs #EventTech #EventPlanning #AttendanceTracking
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Introducing a new way to gamify the check-in experience at your next event, engage your attendees like never before, and leave a lasting first impression! The Badge Grabber™ by Expo Pass 👉 buff.ly/EPabCsL #EventTech #EventProfs #EventPlanning #EventTechnology
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A smooth registration process can improve conversions, support your onsite logistics like check-in and badges, and give your team cleaner event data from start to finish. Here are 5 practical tips 👉 buff.ly/Rr7xscF #EventTech #EventPlanning #EventProfs
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Event tech moves fast. But not every “next big thing” sticks. We updated our Event Tech Hype-Meter for 2026 to break down what’s actually delivering results. See what's trending 👉 buff.ly/aHijNaP #EventTech #EventProfs #EventPlanning #EventTechnology #EventIndustry
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2026 events are in full swing, and industry-focused conferences remain one of the best ways for event planners to stay ahead of trends, sharpen their skills, and connect with peers. We rounded up a list of the top corporate conferences for this year 👉 buff.ly/Euruskr
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What's in your event emergency kit? Things don't always go according to plan, so we put together a quick guide to planning for the unexpected onsite 👉 buff.ly/WPFbpJE #EventPlanning #EventProfs #EventTech #OnsiteEvents #EventLife #MeetingPlanner #ConferencePlanning
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Event badges seem straightforward, but some of the terminology can make your head spin 😵‍💫. That's why we put together this handy guide so you can skip the guesswork 👉 buff.ly/Yx4IcSa #EventPlanning #EventProfs #EventTech #EventRegistration #EventBadges
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