Meetings Technology
Connecting people and ideas through smart, integrated event technology.
Technology plays a vital role in modern meetings and events. At BCD Meetings & Events, our meeting and event technology combines innovation, insight, and practicality to create seamless experiences. From planning to execution, our event technology services simplify complex processes, improve engagement, and provide data-driven results that power smarter decisions.
Technology That Transforms the Meeting Experience
Our dedicated technology portfolio, EMPOWER by BCD M&E, brings together six proprietary platforms designed to enhance every aspect of your meeting and event experience. Each solution improves visibility, simplifies management, and helps our teams deliver an elevated level of service.
Whether you need advanced data analytics, attendee engagement tools, or integrated systems for venue sourcing and compliance, our event technology solutions are built to perform. Discover how EMPOWER can make your events more efficient, measurable, and impactful.
The EMPOWER portfolio
Venues
Our digital venue sourcing platform simplifies the search, selection, and management of meeting spaces. Designed for speed, transparency, and security, Venues helps organizations track budgets, manage approvals, and ensure compliance across their programs.
HCP
A purpose-built platform for Life Sciences meetings and HCP programs, HCP simplifies compliance, expense management, and reporting. It provides configurable features that reduce risk, streamline workflows, and give you complete visibility of meeting performance and financial data.
Invitation
A custom add-on for Cvent that simplifies the invitation process. Import contact lists, set approval steps, and automate registration triggers directly in Cvent. Real-time tracking provides complete insight into attendee engagement and response.
Expense
Expense is a secure, flexible payment management tool designed to simplify claims and reimbursements. With customizable categories and password-protected access, it keeps data safe while allowing users to upload and approve expenses anytime.
Assist
Our generative AI assistant enhances productivity by automating daily tasks, helping teams work faster and smarter. Built under the BCD Global AI Policy, Assist ensures responsible, ethical use of AI that complements human expertise.
Insights
A centralized data platform that transforms meeting data into valuable business intelligence. Insights provides dashboards, performance reports, and predictive analytics that guide better decision-making and long-term program success.

Customized Event Technology Services with EMPOWER
Every organization is unique, and so is every meeting. Our event technology services are tailored to match your objectives and challenges. By understanding your specific needs, we build technology frameworks that enhance performance, reduce costs, and improve overall program effectiveness.
BCD M&E partners with trusted third-party providers to deliver customized event technology solutions that integrate seamlessly into your existing systems. Whether you need advanced reporting or enhanced participant engagement, we make sure your technology supports your goals.
Our Technology Solutions
Data & Analytics
We believe data should do more than report. It should reveal. Our analytics and meeting and event technology solutions turn raw information from registration, logistics, and feedback into actionable insight that drives better outcomes across your meetings portfolio.
Automation & Artificial Intelligence
Our automation and AI initiatives help streamline everyday operations, improve accuracy, and reduce manual work. By combining intelligent systems with our service expertise, we make meetings more efficient and impactful from planning through delivery.
Technology Case Studies
- Meetings Technology Implementation Meetings Technology Implemented in 12 countries in three months
- Cost Savings delivered for 40+ annual meetings Technology enhancement for attendee management drives process efficiency and delivers cost savings
- Savings made for professional services client Adjustments to registration website development policy increases efficiency by 20%+ and saves $200K
Ready to Elevate Your Meeting and Event Technology
Let us show you how our event technology services can simplify management, increase engagement, and deliver measurable results. Contact our team today to schedule a demo or learn more about our technology capabilities.
Global Headquarters
Chicago
Accenture Tower
500 W Madison St., Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: +1 312 396 2000
Fax: +1 816 801 8042
