Episode Summary:

Step into the future of events with Jeff, Mark, and Elise as they break down the latest innovations from AXIS Drive and Stripe Tour. From personalized LED screens that greet guests by name to face-recognition check-ins and walkout payment systems, we’re exploring how next-gen technology is transforming guest experiences. How can fundraising events borrow from major sports venues and concert arenas? And what’s up with “dead hand” security? Tune in for a fun, slightly creepy, but totally fascinating look at the tech shaping events of tomorrow.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How AI-driven LED screens can personalize the guest experience
• Facial recognition check-ins—creepy or cool?
• Amazon’s “walkout” tech and the future of seamless payments
• How the Intuit Arena is redefining the fan experience (and what nonprofits can learn from it)
• The latest innovations from Stripe that make payments easier (and why your donors will love them)
• Why rethinking event registration and guest engagement is a game-changer

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