More than 2,000 event and meeting professionals attended BizBash Live: The Expo New York last Tuesday at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center to learn about the latest in marketing, design, rentals, catering, technology, and more. Here’s a look at some of the offerings showcased on the trade show floor, including new products, services, entertainment, and teambuilding ideas.
The 10-camera Array from StudioBooth captures one moment from multiple angles to create dynamic 3-D gifs. It’s easy to set up and fits in a 10- by 10-foot space. The gifs can be shared immediately on social networks and via email.
Kiehl’s teamed up with Brooklyn-based artist, product designer, and animator Jeremyville for its new holiday gift sets ($30). The festive packages feature classic products from the beauty brand, including cleanser, facial cream, hand salve, and lip balm. Kiehl’s can also create custom gift sets with mix-and-match items (with a minimum of two and a maximum of five products).
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based entertainment provider Bounce Music and Entertainment recently debuted “The Coolest Most Amazing New York Candy Table in the Whole Word!” The custom New York City-theme tablescape features eight branding opportunities on the subway tiles, in addition to interactive branding or animation on the screens in mini Times Square. An attendant is also available to hand out customized candy bags to guests.
Inspired by the fashion magazine’s futuristic light tunnel-style photo booth at the Met Gala, which was held in May in New York, Coco Events allows guests to strike a pose and rock out to music during their photo session. The booth is approximately 8 feet deep and 6 feet wide, and rents for as many as five hours for $2,500. Guests receive a print and video via email.
Using a special polish and printing process, Nail Printing Events creates custom nail art, including emojis, logos, and even selfies. The designs are printed directly onto guests’ nails and can be removed with nail polish remover.
Franco Vitella Catered Affairs served up “dragon’s breath” popcorn made with liquid nitrogen. Flavored popcorn is tossed with and frozen by liquid nitrogen and then when the ice-cold popcorn is warmed up (thanks to body heat), clouds of cold air are released through guests’ mouth and nose.
This multi-camera photo experience from Pixperience surrounds guests, taking photos from 360-degree angles simultaneously and stitching them together to make the moment appear to rotate in space. Guests can share the image on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The setup can also be fully customized to match an event’s branding and theme.
Selffee’s technology uses edible food coloring to print directly onto coffee, cold drinks, cupcakes, cookies, and more. After guests take a selfie, their high-quality image is printed on the treat and is available to eat almost immediately. Selffee is available in the New York City area for social or corporate events.
Mixologist Jason Kindness offers boozy teambuilding activities such as Mixology 101, in which teams create an original cocktail in 10 minutes and then present it to judges. In addition, his Newport, Rhode Island-based company also provides cocktail-making lessons for groups, as well as serving private events. Plus, the Kind Spirits offers cocktail consulting services to venues.
In addition to professional bartending services, New York-based cocktail caterer Bar Club also provides a handcrafted mobile bar that’s customizable to any space and is available for rent alone or with accompanying staff.
