Can AI tools bring event engagement to life?

Memorable AI-powered swag and gamification ideas that turn events into digital playgrounds

ARYA, an AI face swap photobooth developed by Searix.
ARYA, an AI face swap photobooth developed by Searix.

In the ever-evolving landscape of event engagement, AI-powered tools are revolutionising how attendees interact, create, and share memories. From face-swapping fun to real-time collaborative murals and instant photo delivery, these technologies are turning events into immersive, unforgettable experiences.

Step into a new identity

Ever wanted to switch faces like Arya Stark from Game of Thrones? Now you can, thanks to ARYA, the AI-powered face swap photo booth developed by Searix. Inspired by the character’s ability to change identities, ARYA lets you transform into anyone – or anything – you can imagine.

The process is simple and fun: Choose from a variety of portrait templates displayed on iPads, snap your photo, and let ARYA work its magic. In seconds, your new AI-generated face appears, and you can showcase it on a digital photowall, email it to yourself, or even print it out as a keepsake.

According to Lance Li Sheng, CEO of Searix, ARYA’s simplicity and customisability make it a hit at events. “It’s highly interactive and draws people in,” he said. “Attendees love experimenting with different templates, and the branding opportunities make it an engaging tool for event organisers.”

ARYA is an AI-powered face swap photo booth that allows users to transform into anyone – or anything – they can imagine.
ARYA is an AI-powered face swap photo booth that allows users to transform into anyone – or anything – they can imagine.

Live collaboration on a digital mural

Transform your event space into a dynamic hub of collaboration and creativity with Infinity Core’s digital social wall. This cutting-edge tool allows attendees to share photos, craft personalised messages, and engage in real-time, all displayed on a large digital mural.

Participation is seamless: Guests can either download Infinity Core’s custom mobile app or scan a QR code to access a simple web platform. From there, they can let their creativity run wild using a range of templates, drawing tools, and writing options.

Each contribution is instantly displayed on the big screen, creating a vibrant, evolving social wall that captures the essence of the event in real time.

An event attendee drawing on Infinity Core’s digital mural.
An event attendee drawing on Infinity Core’s digital mural.

Memories in a flash

Sorting through thousands of event photos can be a nightmare for planners, but Memento’s AI-powered photo delivery system reduces the hassle of the process.

By blending facial recognition and AI technology, Memento allows photographers to upload event photos in real-time, ensuring attendees receive their images instantly. Attendees simply scan a QR code, take a quick selfie, and enter their email address. From there, the AI matches them to any photos taken during the event.

The best part? Attendees can download and share their personalised gallery effortlessly on social media and get notified when new photos are available.

 

This article first appeared in the October-December 2024 issue of M&C Asia as part of the “Virtually Yours_” feature. _Click here to read more from this issue.