Much ink has been spilled over how airlines and hotels are adopting wearable technology into their operations, but TTGmice is excited how Google Glass – a voice-activated, head-mounted eyewear that allows users to take photos and videos as well as search the Internet – can be incorporated into meetings and events as well.
Peter Komornik, CEO of event technology firm Sli.do, believes that Glass can bring “more engaging and immersive experience” for event participants and speakers alike.
“Paired with an audience interaction app, Glass can serve as a private backchannel for event moderators to stay on top of the best questions from the audience (with a single tap of the headset),” he said.
Seeing “countless opportunities” in the utilisation of wearable computing devices in events, Komornik highlighted another potential use: “In a venue equipped with iBeacons (a mobile communication technology for indoor spaces), Glass can provide a real-time context for event participants to see push notifications about what is currently happening in which hall as they walk around the premises.”
Privacy concerns aside, another drawback that early adopters have pointed out, however, is the gadget’s limited battery life, which typically requires recharging after a few hours of usage.
Sli.do has rolled out a Google Glass app for event planners and speakers to interact with their audience.
More information can be found at www.sli.do.
