An Intro to AI for Your Next Event

by Katie Nesbit-Blackburn

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Tags: Event Tips | Technology | Event Tech

Looking to incorporate AI into your next event? Our team has been embracing three new technologies to enhance our client events for a relatively low cost!

Voiceovers

Have you considered hiring a professional VO artist, but not been able to include in the budget? We’ve done it! Using AI generated voiceovers has pros and cons but can be a great first step into AI. Pro’s include low cost, time-efficient for tight deadlines, ability to update quickly when on show site, and audio level/ voice consistency.

One of the biggest cons to consider is the lack of human emotion and subtle nuances of expressiveness which can be needed for certain program segments. Another can be pronunciation struggles, though we’ve found this can often be remedied through use of phonetics and creative punctuation.

Try one of these programs—wellsaidlabs.com, speechify.com, and lovo.ai—for an easy, cost-effective way to delve into new technologies for your next event.

Panel Q&A

Is creating panel questions a to-do that consistently gets pushed to right before show time? Try AI! By analyzing the context and content of a presentation or event, AI can identify key themes and generate relevant, thought-provoking questions.

Additionally, AI can personalize questions based on the interests and demographics of the audience, ensuring engagement and relevance. This approach saves time for organizers and enhances audience interaction by providing well-crafted, insightful questions. If you haven’t already, give it a try with ChatGPT.

Translation Services

Offering translation and accessibility features can catapult your event to the top of the list for some attendees. Several AI translation services offer advanced features for real-time and accurate translations.

Some leading services include Google Translate for numerous languages and offers text, speech, image translation; Microsoft Translator for text, speech, and image translation; and Deepl Translator known for its high-quality translations, especially in European languages, using deep learning techniques.

While AI translation may not be the best option for technical conferences that reference heavy industry terminology, it’s a great way to still provide the service during conferences or sessions that are more general in content. We recommend a test run with qualified persons overseeing the outcome before incorporating into your show.