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EDPA Access 2024 - Jordan Walker Keynote
ACCESS 2024 celebrated EDPA's 70th anniversary with insights on AI, event tech, and lead capture, led by Jordan Walker and President Chris Griffin. The event inspired 300+ attendees with innovative tools and strategies for the experiential design industry.
The Experiential Designers & Producers Association (EDPA) recently celebrated its 70th anniversary with ACCESS 2024, held from December 3-5 at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells in Palm Desert, California. The event, themed "Innovate. Elevate. Collaborate.," brought together over 300 professionals from the experiential design and production industry for three days of insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and celebrations.
A standout moment was Jordan Walker's keynote presentation on "Practical AI Tech Tools You Can Implement in Less Than 1 Hour." As the co-founder of Backtrack, an AI Booth Sales Assistant, Walker shared his expertise in AI and automation, offering attendees actionable insights into integrating AI technologies into their workflows.
Attendees praised the event for its engaging content and the quality of networking opportunities. The combination of educational sessions, such as Walker's on AI, and celebratory events, like the EDPA Annual Gala, created a dynamic atmosphere that fostered both learning and community building.
For those who couldn't attend, highlights from the event, including the gala, were live streamed and are available for viewing.
ACCESS 2024 exemplified EDPA's commitment to innovation and collaboration, leaving attendees inspired and equipped with new tools and connections to advance their work in the experiential design industry.
Under the leadership of EDPA President Chris Griffin, the association has emphasized continuous engagement and advocacy. Griffin has stated, "Advocacy is not an occasional event. It's a constant attitude." His dedication was evident at ACCESS 2024, where he delivered the President's welcome address, setting a collaborative tone for the conference.
The event also highlighted advancements in event technology, focusing on exhibitor lead capture and meeting capture solutions. Sessions explored innovative tools designed to enhance exhibitor experiences and improve data collection, providing attendees with practical strategies to implement in their own practices.
Overall, ACCESS 2024 was a resounding success, offering valuable insights into speaking engagements, event technology, and exhibitor lead and meeting capture techniques. Attendees left with a renewed sense of purpose and practical knowledge to elevate their contributions to the experiential design and production industry.
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