Meetings go high tech

If you thought Elmo was a little red Muppet who likes to be tickled, think again.

When it comes to producing interactive events and meetings, the Elmo sets PowerPoint presentations on their collective ears.

“PowerPoint is still the most widely used presentation tool,” said Michael Haver, national sales manager for Image Audiovisuals Inc. in Denver. “Most people who speak at conferences and meetings are not professional presenters. They usually arrive at the event the day of, with their presentation on a thumb drive in their pockets.”

Every special event — be it a large conference or trade show, a smaller meeting with fewer…