4:6 The science behind human connections - Lisa Schulteis

02/08/24 • 27 min

Face to face or screen to screen? Which leaves you feeling more connected? In this episode Lisa and I discuss recent research showing that in-person interactions trigger increased neural activity compared to virtual interactions.

We explore a study analysing the differences in brain activity and eye contact when people interacted live versus through video chat. The results indicate our minds are wired to be more engaged with physical proximity - but why is that so? Lisa and I unpack the limitations of current virtual platforms, including how camera angles and lack of body language cues play a role.

If a picture speaks a thousand words, being in the same room conveys infinitely more. But could webcam capabilities ever replicate the nuances of sharing physical space?

With insights from neuroscience and psychology, we get to the heart of what builds bonds between humans.

Full show notes: https://eecast.com/30

If a picture speaks a thousand words, being in the same room conveys infinitely more. But could webcam capabilities ever replicate the nuances of sharing physical space?

With insights from neuroscience and psychology, we get to the heart of what builds bonds between humans.

Full show notes: https://eecast.com/30

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4:5 Finding the best event tech solutions - Max Mitchell

As event organisers, finding partners we can trust is crucial yet daunting. Between flashy marketing and empty promises, how can we cut through the noise to assess what solutions will truly support our event vision?

In this revealing episode, I roleplay an event organiser grilling a potential event technology supplier. My guest? Max from Canapii - an all-in-one event management platform.

With a conversational approach, I put Max in the hot seat with questions we as organisers need answered before even considering a demo.

Full show notes: https://eecast.com/29

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4:7 Niche website to global event - Adam Parry

Event Tech Live has grown from niche website to global industry phenom in just over a decade.

So how’d they do it?

This week I talk with Adam Parry. He pulls back the curtain on Event Tech Live's origin story and growth. From kickstarting with an awards program to the first leap into organising... Adam keeps it real about their against-the-odds journey to heavy-hitter status.

Along the way, he drops serious knowledge for fellow event organisers looking to step up their game. Like why getting creative on your exhibition stand trumps waiting for serendipity. How to leverage content to drive sustainable growth. And the key factors that gave his team the confidence to bring their formula to Las Vegas!

Full show notes: https://eecast.com/31