The cost of the system primarily depends on which solution you would like to use and also the size and style of your event. Please contact us to discuss your event requirements.

Our team bring all the equipment needed to setup and run the silent auction system (including lots of unncessary backup equipment, just in case). At the event, we need a table that typically sits alongside the main AV desk for one of our technicians to setup and manage the control equipment. Before the event, we'll liaise directly with the AV team to discuss any relevant technical points and also conduct a site visit if necessary.

Typically there would be 2 technicians on-site, but additional staff can be provided if required. All of our team have a wealth of live event experience, and often your account manager will be at the event to oversee system delivery.

Approximately 1 hour. Our team usually arive at the venue 4 - 5 hours before guest arrival time to ensure there is plenty of time to spare.

It's good to have all of the auction data as far in advance as possible, but as long as we have everything we need 48 hours before the event, that's fine.

Absolutely not. We can even make changes and additions to the guestlist and auction items whilst the event is underway.

Yes, although it's always better for the charity to source their own prizes and therefore retain the sale value on them. However, we can offer a varied selection of experiences and holidays as well as memorabilia items. We can also put you in touch with our recommended suppliers - having working with many memorabilia companies, we are happy to advise on who to trust and who to avoid.

The technology is a closed wifi network that can be seen, but not used, by any other wireless-enabled device. All of the data sent to and from the bidding devices is stored on a central server which is then transferred into detailed reports for post-event analysis.

The auction software is incredibly user-friendly and has been designed to make the bidding process as quick and simple as possible. All of the software we use is built in-house - designed and created by us.

Generally, yes. Unless you know your audience and are expecting high bidding activity, we usually advise using one device per table in order to keep system costs as low as possible. We always bring spare devices that can be used as and when needed.

Yes. Each guest can choose whether they would like their name to be withheld from displaying on the device and scoreboard screens. If they change their mind during the event, we can change this straight-away.

No. Guests can make bids and pledges on any of the devices at the event.

Yes. The theme and colours can be matched to the event/charity branding and we also regularly create completely bespoke designs. We can display running totals, countdown timers and different numbers of lots per page at any time throughout the event.

Yes. We have worked at lots of pledge-only events where our system has been used to great effect. The pledging function is included as standard, so we highly recommend utilising this if possible.

Event Technologies was founded in 2004, when we started delivering a range of audience interaction services to various corporate clients and government departments. Our founders had both been working in the live event industry for the duration of their careers before this. The rest of our team have a wealth of previous live event and fundraising experience and expertise.

We delivered our first electronic auction in 2008 and now provide this service at anywhere between 5 and 20 events per month for charities, corporate clients and awards shows.

We provide our systems at events ranging from 50 guests to 1,500, and at a range of different venues; from marquees to golf courses to balrooms and museums (and even on an aircraft during a flight!)

Yes. We have delivered our auction system and our other interactive applications in cities around the world; Milan, Doha, Madrid, Johannesburg, Dubai, Geneva and Lisbon to name a few.

Absolutely. In fact, we encourage this. A live demonstration enables you to see exactly how the system works and can be best utilised at your event. Please contact us to arrange.