The finalists for the highly anticipated Event Technology Awards 2024 (ETA) have been officially announced. These awards celebrate the companies, products, and individuals pushing the boundaries of innovation in the event technology industry.
Now in its 12th year, the ETAs recognize outstanding achievements in event tech, from the latest software and hardware to the brightest minds shaping the future of live, hybrid, and virtual experiences. This year’s finalists represent the best in creativity, innovation, and technological excellence across the events sector globally.
Here’s a look at some of the finalists:
Fenix Event Tech
Fenix Event Tech is a finalist for the Rising Star and Best Onsite Check-In categories. Despite being recently founded in 2024, Fenix has quickly become an internationally renowned event technology services provider. Their rapid growth is attributed to years of professional experience. Fenix hopes to impress judges with their streamlined check-in, badge printing, and attendance tracking solutions, designed to boost attendee engagement and event organization. Fenix Event Tech’s bespoke technology solutions have supported events worldwide, with plans for further global expansion.
Live Matters
Live Matters, a leading company in the DACH region’s live communication industry, is shortlisted for Best New Technology Product. They unite the brands satis&fy, Habegger, and spaces mgt, generating over €135 million in revenue with 700 employees across 12 locations. Live Matters uses its AI-powered platform, knw., to enhance event impact through insightful performance metrics. For a recent showcase, knw. partnered with a major fintech event to optimize the attendee experience and session effectiveness.
Map Your Show (MYS)
Map Your Show (MYS) is a finalist for multiple Event Technology Awards. MYS powers 8 of the top 10 U.S. trade shows, offering end-to-end event technology, including floor plan creation, stand sales management, exhibitor organization, and attendee navigation via mobile app technology. They are a finalist for Best Event Management Platform.
The platform includes the Floor Builder, Booth Sales tool, Mobile App and My Show Planner for attendees, the Exhibitor Resource Centre for management, and conference management solutions.
Shelton Fleming
Shelton Fleming excels at transforming the conversation through events and experiences for B2B brands. They focus on genuine engagement, helping clients create compelling interactions that foster connection. Their comprehensive approach to event management emphasizes clear, strategic thinking and collaboration to create meaningful experiences for audiences.
GoDocent
GoDocent is a finalist for the event technology awards. GoDocent offers a platform that goes beyond digitising event collateral. With GoDocent, organizations can instantly share their products, services, videos, and content, creating immersive experiences for attendees.
The platform also facilitates connections through text, email, 3rd party apps, links or social channels, ensuring that every interaction has the potential to spark meaningful engagement.
Adam Parry is the co-founder and editor of www.eventindustrynews.com