We’ve all seen presenters walk on stage serenaded by Tina Turner’s Simply The Best. And keynoters take to stage in silence. There’s no denying that adding music to introduce a presenter adds oomph to the proceedings and helps set the mood and tone for the presentation. When it’s done right, music is the secret ingredient for a killer conference. Short fanfares signal to everyone that something special is about to happen. And it relaxes the audience and opens their minds. Musi

Rewind two years ago and we were insisting everyone switch-off their mobile phones during conference sessions. Today, we’re doing the opposite, actively promoting the use of smart phones at events, to better engage the audience. Technology is increasingly being interwoven into meetings and Sli.do is leading the pack when it comes to audience polling. The Slido app allows planners to crowdsource the best questions from an audience. Giving participants the opportunity to ask qu