Epic Events Podcast with
Dahlia El Gazzar

AI, Tech & The Bold Moves Event Planners Need to Make

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  • Dahlia El Gazzar

    Dahlia El Gazzar is a leading voice in event tech, AI, and strategy with over a decade of experience helping event professionals innovate and stay ahead. As the Tech Evangelist at DAHLIA+Agency, she has worked with top industry leaders to simplify planning, enhance attendee experiences, and integrate cutting-edge technology into events.

About the Episode

Feeling the squeeze with tight budgets, last-minute registrations, and sky-high attendee expectations? You’re not alone, event planning is a lot to handle.

The good news? AI can help you do more with less.

In this episode of Epic Events Podcast, we’re sitting down with Dahlia El Gazzar to talk about how AI can make your life easier, helping you create better attendee experiences through personalization at scale, simplify planning, and handle the repetitive stuff for you.

She shares compelling use cases of AI, like building a registration website in seconds, setting up smooth, intuitive forms, and making event apps and communication feel more personal. If you want to navigate the complexities of event management through the strategic use of tech, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways

  • AI can make your life easier. Use AI-powered assistants to answer attendee questions, recommend sessions, and handle FAQs, saving you time.
  • Make registration effortless. Ditch long forms and use AI to pre-fill details, personalize questions, and create a smooth, hassle-free experience.
  • Budget with flexibility. Expect last-minute sign-ups and unexpected costs. Build buffer time and negotiate flexible vendor contracts.
  • Find new ways to generate revenue. Don’t rely only on sponsors; consider VIP experiences, premium content, and AI-driven personalization.
  • Make your event app smarter. It should be more than just a schedule. Use AI to personalize recommendations and boost engagement.
  • Certifications don’t make you a better planner. Your experience and creativity matter more. Don’t feel pressured to chase unnecessary credentials.
  • Learn to say no. Not every idea or request will improve your event. Set boundaries and focus on what truly moves the needle.
  • Use data and sentiment analysis. Go beyond surface-level metrics. Track attendee feedback and engagement to continuously improve your events.