Corrections_Today_Fall_2024_Vol.86_No.3

CONVENTIONS, ADVERTISING & CORPORATE RELATIONS

Top 5 benefits of using the ACA conference app

By Kelli McAfee and Da’Shawn Burnette

F ollowing the successful con clusion of the 154 th Congress of Corrections in Nashville, TN, let’s explore how the conference app can enhance your experience at future ACA conferences. In today’s fast-paced world, tech nology is revolutionizing the way we interact with events and con ferences. Gone are the days when attendees had to juggle printed schedules, maps and notes. The arrival of conference apps has trans formed the attendee experience, offering a multitude of benefits that enhance convenience, engagement and networking opportunities. 1. Seamless access to information The ACA conference app provides easy access to current conference information. Members can quickly view the full schedule, speaker bios, session descriptions and venue maps with just a few taps. This eliminates the need for printed materials, which can be inconvenient and easily lost. Ad ditionally, any last-minute schedule or venue changes can be instantly communicated through the app, en suring that you are always informed and can plan accordingly.

2. Personalized experience The ACA conference app in cludes a feature that enables our members to create personalized agendas. Members can choose ses sions, workshops and activities they want to attend and add them to their schedule. This customiza tion ensures members don’t miss out on sessions that are most relevant to their interests and professional needs. This feature can be found under my schedule on the home screen. 3. Interactive engagement The conference app offers various interactive features that significantly boost attendee en gagement. Through the app, our members can actively participate in live polls and workshop surveys, providing valuable feedback and insights into their preferences and opinions. This allows ACA to un derstand attendee needs better and improve future events. The app also includes a social media section where you can stay updated with the latest buzz as ex hibitors post live updates from the exhibit hall. Additionally, the app features fun and engaging activities

like a scavenger hunt and a wellness walk challenge, ensuring a dynamic and interactive conference experi ence for all attendees.

“The arrival of conference apps has transformed the attendee experience, offering a multitude of benefits that enhance convenience, engagement and networking opportunities.” 4. Enhanced networking opportunities Easily access exhibitor contact information and connect with fel low attendees. The app seamlessly facilitates meaningful interactions, enabling members to exchange ideas, collaborate and establish lasting professional relationships. 5. Real-time updates and notifications In the dynamic environment of a conference, changes are inevitable.

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