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VB Live is your chance to interact with today's top execs via research-driven roundtable discussions. Our own VentureBeat experts lead the debate with practitioners who have their own unique situations, objectives, and ROI strategies. The best part? Just like at a VB Summit, you get to ask questions of each panel when you attend live.

Don't miss out on these upcoming (no cost) VB Live events, with experts from Lyft, Slack, USAA Labs, Worldpay and more!

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Intelligent assistants vs. chatbots: Which is best for your biz?

Our next interactive VB Live event brings together a panel of developers including representatives from Slack and USAA Labs, who have long-term, hands-on experience in chatbot and intelligent assistant tools. They’ll discuss everything from the platforms they use, the metrics they keep tabs on, the data they collect, and all the other wisdom they’ve gathered on the ground, deep in chatbot and AI territory.

Register now to find out which solution fits your own digital customer engagement plan, how to plan a strategy, and how to get in on the game now.

Monetizing VR: Turning the magic into money

VR has sprouted a lot of startups, but not a whole lot of revenue yet. Yet the theory is that where there’s investment, there’s got to be fire. In this new wave of VR technology, refined console headsets are being set loose in the world, and mobile VR and mobile 360 are growing more popular with consumers. Join experts from Forbes and PayScout as they talk about the future of VR payments, commerce, and innovation, and how payments technology is revolutionizing VR/AR experiences.

Register today and find out how to monetize VR.

Connected Devices and the Future of IoT

When it comes to recurring and subscription payments, the technology underpinning these user experiences across devices is critical. Seamless, simple, and secure are the watchwords of an IoT world. Don’t wait until 2020 to address consumer pain points and overcome technological barriers to IoT adoption. Tune in to the latest VB Live event and learn from experts from Worldpay as they identify the fastest, best ways to prepare for the IoT world.

Register today and find out how to streamline payments in a world of connected devices.

Hyper-personalization: Marketing to a segment of one

Innovations in marketing tech, like AI, machine learning, and shopping bots, enable you to microsegment all the way down to a customer’s purchase and interest patterns to develop messaging that triggers powerful interest, creates deep engagement, and drives sales.

Join our expert from Lyft and learn more about the tech you need, the strategies that win, and how to deliver the “you know me” satisfaction that keeps customers coming back for more when you join this VB Live event!