7 Event Venue Safety Measures We Hope Are Here to Stay

Event venues have been pulling out all the stops to keep attendees safe at live events and meetings in recent months. And while some measures—like capacity restrictions, mandatory masks, temperature checks and vaccination-only sections—may be temporary, there are other, more permanent solutions that we sure hope stick around. Because even when COVID-19 is in the rearview mirror, attendee health and safety will undoubtedly be a huge area of focus for the foreseeable future.

1. On-site telemedicine stations
While large events like trade shows and festivals have long featured on-site doctors and medical areas, some venues are now leaning into cutting-edge technology to offer even more health services for attendees. For example: The Las Vegas Convention Center, which just completed a long-anticipated $1 billion expansion, is now offering a high-tech virtual health care station operated by Florida-based company OnMed. The station made its debut at Informa’s World of Concrete trade show earlier this month; it’s a self-contained medical unit that uses technology like video chats and thermal imaging to directly connect patients with health care professionals who can conduct medical exams, dispense prescription medications and more. As an added safety measure, the station is thoroughly cleaned with high-output ultraviolet surface and ionized air sanitization after every patient visit.

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