2017 brought us a lot of new things. Twitter has increased its character count to 280, we're only ten years away from reversing paralysis, and Einstein's theory of relativity has been proven correct.It's good to keep abreast of current events, but it's even better to employee contact list be prepared for how they will affect you in the employee contact list future. Luck favors the prepared, especially prepared event organizers who know what's going on in their industry.I've highlighted three of the biggest trends affecting the event management industry, including new technologies and market shifts. These trends will affect how you run your events. How you spend your money (whether on event management software or other new technology), and how many events you host.Here are the employee contact list key event management trends you need to keep in mind for 2018.1. Using drones for filming and securityVideo now brings events to life like never before with new technologies and capabilities such as 360-degree video and live streaming to major social media sites. Drones give event organizers and attendees the ability to employee contact list record and stream the action from new heights and perspectives.Drone flying at eventsNot only are drones perfect for broadcasting your event, but they also offer you the possibility of providing additional security. Drones have become an asset to public safety, especially with the help of operational intelligence (OI) technologies such as Mission Insight to employee contact list improve situational awareness in shared airspace. They are regularly used to conduct search and rescue missions, assess crime scenes, and monitor and manage special events. Big events like the recent presidential inauguration or the upcoming Super Bowl require the kind of intense security measures that drones only provide. Of course, if you're jumping on the drone bandwagon in 2018, you need to employee contact list know the laws that govern their use. Laws vary from state to state, but there are a few universal rules you should keep in mind.