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How AWEA Reinvented Its 2016 Annual Meeting

PCMA Convene

At Convening Leaders 2017 in Austin, Texas, Amanda Marijanovic interviewed Stephanie Brown, vice president of education and conferences for the American Wind Energy Association , where Brown talked about how she reinvented the organization’s 2016 trade show.

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How AWEA Reinvented Its 2016 Annual Meeting

PCMA Convene

In the interview, Brown talked about how AWEA integrated education and exhibitions for the organization’s 2016 meeting. “We really wanted to create more of a unified experience on the show floor,” which has more than 400 exhibitors, Brown said.

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An Ode to 40 Women Influencers In the Events Industry

Hubilo Blog

Previously for 20+ years, she has been an instructor of Special Event Planning and Sustainable Event Operations. Rachel Wimberly : Another passionate and amazing women leader in the events industry! Rachel in her wide career of journalism and events has mastered Trade Shows. She truly loves her job!

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How The Economy Is Affecting B2B Exhibitions in 2017

PCMA Convene

At the beginning of 2017, trade-show organizers were forced to confront an unfriendly adage: All good things must come to an end. After posting 25 consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) revealed that overall performance of B2B exhibitions declined in the final quarter of 2016.

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New Meeting Chairs Take Charge at Anaheim Marriott

Smart Meetings

Event designers have the option of using the side tray or removeable arm rests. The chair actually made its big debut nearly two years ago at HX: The Hotel Experience in New York City in November 2016, but Anaheim Marriott is the first to put them to use in the United States. A handle on the back of the seat acts as a coat hook.

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How the International Baking Industry Expo Keeps from Getting Stale

PCMA Convene

When Hostess, the venerable snack food’s parent company, declared bankruptcy five years ago, it was an indicator of larger forces at work, nibbling away at the triennial wholesale-baking show’s attendee and exhibitor bases. And yet the most recent show—IBIE 2016, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Oct. GLOBAL FLAVORS .

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The 8 Event Professional Podcasts You Should Be Listening To

Capterra Event Management

Hosted by Toby Goodman and James Eager, these two consistently bring on interesting guests from all across the event planning spectrum, including wedding planners, conference experts, event speakers, and caterers. Recommended Episodes: Episode 20: How to Stand Out in Front of the CEO of a Top Event Tech Company.

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