Oh the Wonders of Technology...

In a search to find helpful information that would educate me on the growing use of technology in the field of event planning, I came across two extremely important and helpful articles.

First I found an article written by Paul McDougall, he explains the new Microsoft Windows event planning tool. The tool is called Windows live events and it claims to offer innovative design templates for invitations and even web pages where attendees to keep track of the event. This tool is intriguing to me because I am an extremely visual person and this allows me to be creative and have fun.
http://www.informationweek.com/windows/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=202402042

Another article I found focused on a more serious issue when planning events. Technology: The Newest Weapon in Event Planning by Robert Wolf describes the many ways that technology can be involved in securing important events (i.e. political, athletic, and celebrity). Ironically the main technology discussed in this article was developed by Microsoft as well. The E-Sponder is said to provide 'critical information' and 'enhanced situational awareness' during events. I find this extremely important in the field of event planning where security must remain tight in order to ensure the attendees safety.
http://www.respondersafetyonline.com/500/Issue/Article/False/12954/Issue

Meeting Industry Megasite

http://www.mimegasite.com/mimegasite/news/recent.jsp

I was very excited to come across such a helpful website as this. Meeting Industry Megasite is the home for meeting and event planning. Surveying the homepage I noticed a few things that could be very helpful to my future career. The creators update this website daily with new exciting news and topics for this specific industry of event planning. The most helpful device to me would be the ‘forum’ where I would have an opportunity to stay connected with others in my field.

The time for a career is approaching...

As a senior, graduating in August of 2008, I have a lot of anxiety about my future. Once again I will be given a blank slate, and I want to make the most of it. Both of my parents are extremely artistic and use that gift daily in their occupations. I feel the same way, in whatever career I end up choosing, I know every day I want to be stretching my creative side. Planning events has always intrigued me, hopefully this occupation will provide diversity on a day to day basis, allowing me to use my artistic and imaginative gifts. I may have an idealized view of what a career really is, but I do know that I want to wake up every morning excited and in anticipation of the day to come.