Meetings Technology
Empowering human connection through intelligent, user-friendly technology.
Redefining how organisations plan and deliver corporate meetings and events is part of what drives us. While our focus remains on meaningful human experiences, our event technology services enhance every stage of the journey. Through innovative tools and data-driven insight, we simplify processes, strengthen engagement and unlock measurable success
Technology That Empowers Your Events
With six proprietary solutions in our purpose-built technology portfolio, EMPOWER by BCD M&E, we give you the tools to elevate your meetings and events. Each product is designed to increase efficiency, enhance visibility and enable our teams to deliver seamless service.
From streamlined venue sourcing to advanced attendee engagement and consolidated analytics with interactive visualisations, our event technology solutions are created to exceed expectations. Explore the tools that make up EMPOWER and discover how they can transform your next event.
The EMPOWER portfolio
Venues
BCD M&E’s proprietary digital venue sourcing platform simplifies event planning from start to finish. It offers powerful tools for managing programme requirements, budgets and detailed reporting. Fast to implement and easy to use, Venues ensures process governance and meets global security standards, providing a secure, reliable solution.
HCP
Our internal application for Life Sciences meetings and HCP programmes provides configurable functionality to ensure compliance and mitigate risk. Supporting end-to-end management across operations, finance and compliance, it enables streamlined expense handling, online reimbursement and comprehensive reporting to capture valuable programme data.
Invitation
An intuitive Cvent add-on that manages event invitations with ease. Upload invitee lists from CRM systems or previous registrations, set approval workflows and automate invitation delivery. Once approved, Invitations integrates directly with Cvent, providing complete visibility of registration progress.
Expense
A simple yet powerful expense management tool that operates independently of payroll systems. Customise categories, maintain data security with passcode-protected access and enable payees to upload claims at any time. Approved expenses can be exported securely, allowing payments via BCD M&E or your chosen provider.
Assist
Our generative AI productivity assistant enhances efficiency and supports creative collaboration. Developed in line with the BCD Global AI Policy, Assist ensures responsible and secure use of AI while complementing human expertise to achieve greater results.
Insights
A centralised analytics platform that aggregates and analyses event data. With customisable reports, automated data cleaning and benchmarking capabilities, Insights transforms information into clear, actionable intelligence that drives better decision-making.

Customised Event Technology Services with EMPOWER
Your business goals and meeting requirements shape every recommendation we make. We assess your needs and deliver customised event technology services that streamline workflows, increase efficiency and reduce risk.
While BCD M&E is first and foremost a service company, technology enhances everything we do. EMPOWER integrates seamlessly with trusted third-party platforms to create bespoke technology solutions for every client.
Our Event Technology Solutions
Data & Analytics
We transform data into strategy. By capturing information across every stage of your meeting journey from invitations and logistics to post-event feedback our analysts and event technology solutions uncover actionable insights that guide future decisions and strengthen performance.
Automation & Artificial Intelligence
Our use of Business Process Automation and AI enhances internal operations, reduces manual workloads and increases accuracy across all service areas. Guided by our global AI policy, these innovations support responsible, secure and efficient event 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 Transform Your Approach to Meetings?
Discover how our event technology services can simplify planning, improve engagement and deliver measurable success. Contact us today to learn more or request a demo.
United Kingdom Headquarters
Derwent House,
RTC Business Park,
London Road,
Derby,
DE24 8UP
Phone: +44 (0) 2077 065757