40 Inspiring Virtual Trade Show Ideas for 2021
Event Age by Swapcard
MAY 4, 2021
We’ve put together a list that is full of practical tips and ideas to help you run a successful virtual trade show, regardless of your experience.
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Event Age by Swapcard
MAY 4, 2021
We’ve put together a list that is full of practical tips and ideas to help you run a successful virtual trade show, regardless of your experience.
Hubilo Blog
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
However, here are a few things you can do to prepare for future trade shows and exhibitions. Many 2020 trade shows and exhibitions have been postponed to 2021. The idea of investing time and money into trade show planning just to be met with a second wave is intimidating. Create a Contingency Plan.
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Endless Events
DECEMBER 2, 2021
For us, it’s time to do business and reunite in person at one of the biggest and most exciting trade shows in our industry: IMEX! This week, Nick, Thuy, and Will review their experience at IMEX America 2021, held for the very first time at Mandalay Bay. IMEX America 2021 & COVID Compliance.
Smart Meetings
MAY 18, 2023
The group pledged to “revolutionize conferences” by “saying goodbye to traditional trade show booths and hello to interactive networking experiences and relevant education.” Now is the time to hold leaders accountable for sticking with commitments made in 2021,” he said. Share it widely and refer to it often. Make a commitment!
GEVME
JUNE 22, 2018
From designing the best custom or modular exhibition stands to offering the most exciting or innovative exhibition services, event organisers and marketing professionals focus a lot of their energy on trying to impress trade show attendees. In this article, we look at ways that trade shows can use the technology to woo attendees.
StraussCA
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Flashback to February 2020, for one of our clients’ TRAVELING trade show tour. We only start hearing COVID-19 on the news towards our last show dates. Twenty months go by without an in-person trade show for any of our clients. Read our CEO’s thoughts on the Return to In-Person Events written in August 2021.
Event Industry News
MARCH 9, 2021
Following nearly a year of canceled trade shows, Go LIVE Together is working closely with major convention and exhibitions-oriented cities around the United States to helppromote safereopening plans and accelerate recovery for the business events industry’s nearly 7 million employees, as well as the markets they support.
Ins'Tent
JULY 7, 2023
Having a pop-up tent booth at a trade show can be an excellent opportunity for businesses to showcase their products or services to a wide audience and network with potential customers and partners. Lighting can be an effective way to make your booth stand out, especially in a crowded trade show. Be consistent.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
SISO (Society of Independent Show Organizers) and UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, released a case study to share the challenges faced by Emerald in producing Surf Expo in early January in Orlando. When Surf Expo — the first major B2B trade show in the U.S. The show floor was 100,000 net square feet.
Social Tables
JANUARY 27, 2021
While 2021 may still look a little different than normal, expect to see many conferences back and ready to help industry professionals navigate the massive changes in the way they do business. Read on to learn more about some of the top event planning conferences that 2021 has to offer.
CadmiumCD
DECEMBER 29, 2020
To help you get the most out of 2021, we put together a PDF calendar to help you keep your year in order. This year will be a big one and we’re so excited to see what you do with your events in 2021. ” Do yourself a favor and review all the pieces of your 2021 events platform. Review Your Software Needs. Win-win-win.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Trade shows are the lifeline of many associations but their nature makes them challenging to virtualize — and then monetize. The exhibitions industry watched as the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which hosts CES, the largest annual trade show in the U.S. Illustration by SHOUT). It’s nonsense. It does not exist.
eventplanner
JULY 28, 2020
It's official: CES, the largest technology exhibition in the world, will present the latest digital gadgets in 2021 virtually. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which is organizing the event, has announced that the in-person event will be cancele
Event Industry News
JULY 8, 2021
2020, a number of BPA-audited trade shows pivoted to become virtual events. To address this need, BPA began working with UFI to develop reporting standards for a digital or “hybrid” trade show that would also allow it to earn “UFI Approved Event” status.
Event Industry News
MARCH 5, 2021
Story and Venue Search London’s survey of over 150 corporate event buyers gives a real insight into the current thinking around the timing of returning to live, the ongoing use of virtual and hybrid events together with plans for the all-important 2021 Christmas party season.
Velvet Chainsaw
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Nearly every conference and trade show professional is searching for that perfect virtual platform or pricing model for replacing lost expo revenue. In the February 2019 issue of Convene, I wrote about Why the Sustainability of the Trade-Show Business Model is in Question. Virtual Expo Truths. I’ve got bad news for you.
Velvet Chainsaw
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Register Now for our next VCC Webinar, Wednesday September 29, 2021, 12:00-1:00 PM EDT. Emile holds a CEM from the International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE), seats on the IAEE Advisory Committee, was the 2019 Trade Show Manager of the Year (SMOTY) Award and was recognized in 2016 in the 40 Under 40 Next List by Connect.
PCMA Convene
MAY 28, 2021
Jewelers International Showcase was the first show for Reed Exhibitions in the U.S. and the first show at the Miami Beach Convention Center since the pandemic. The show attracted 3,000 buyers and 170 exhibitors from across the United States. Danica Tormohlen photos).
Velvet Chainsaw
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
We recently convened a roundtable of senior-level conference organizers to discuss risk tolerance and the forces that are shaping their 2021/22 event strategies and decisions. Three primary risk categories are emerging as organizations weigh their options for major conferences in 2021: Mitigating financial risk. Contract concerns.
Endless Events
AUGUST 6, 2020
The annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association known as CES has long been considered the digital stage for innovation. And yet again, the people behind the show seem to be at the forefront of change. In this week’s episode of Event Brew, our amazing hosts will be discussing the CES 2021 situation.
Exhibitor Magazine
JANUARY 12, 2022
LAS VEGAS - The Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) successfully hosted 52 trade shows and events in 2021, welcoming more than 700,000 attendees back.
EventMB
JUNE 25, 2020
A growing number of countries are reauthorizing large professional events including trade shows, conferences, exhibitions, and congresses. Here is a list of events moving forward in the third and fourth quarter of 2020, and early 2021.
Event Industry News
APRIL 9, 2021
Most notably, many of the industry’s organisers and associations joined forces last year to create and support the All Secure Guidelines, a rigorous set of globally-adopted and medically-vetted health and safety measures designed to create a consistent and diligent approach to visitor health at all global trade shows in 2021 and beyond.
ePly
AUGUST 30, 2021
With so few hours in the day, it’s been impossible to attend all the webinars you may have wanted to, so that’s why we gathered together some of our best webinars of 2021. Rich Vallaster, Director of Client Relations and The Trade Show Wonk at Personify, shared critical considerations when developing plans for a hybrid 2.0
SmartMeetings
DECEMBER 21, 2020
He continued: “Another tool would be people-counting technology within access points of meeting spaces for larger events and trade shows to assist in monitoring occupant loads and giving attendees options to visit less crowded areas during specific times. Which leads us to the next trend Cartotto sees in the near term.
Exhibitor Magazine
APRIL 21, 2021
EXHIBITOR magazine, the leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, recently announced its 2021 Best of CES award winners. The pro.
Exhibitor Magazine
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
NEW YORK The highly-anticipated 2021 edition of LightFair returned with overwhelmingly positive feedback about in-person connections, produ.
Attendease
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Industry Trade Show. If your brand is up-and-coming, or your industry has a history of running pillar events, consider launching your product at a trade show to capitalize on the larger buzz and media reach available to you. . Regardless of your industry, plenty of opportunities exist at trade shows.
Event Industry News
JUNE 15, 2020
Global meetings and events industry trade show organiser, IBTM has announced first details of its rescheduled IBTM Asia Pacific, which will take place from 13 – 14 April 2021 in Singapore, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre.
Exhibitor Magazine
APRIL 25, 2021
Trade Shows Return to Las Vegas - 100% capacity begins June 1st: ul liiThe Wall Street Journal, CNBC, CNN, Fox and many other media outlets.
Ins'Tent
APRIL 13, 2022
Planning business events are so much fun, regardless of whether it’s a trade show or a sporting event, however having a professional display is a very valuable and profitable marketing tool for any business. . These types of displays are ideal for trade shows, tee boxes, event entrances, concerts, and outdoor events.
EventMB
JUNE 2, 2022
Organizers reported 9,000 attendees, including close to 3,000 buyers, and 2,300 exhibiting companies taking part, making it the largest event industry trade show to take place since the start of the Covid pandemic. IMEX America 2021 reported a total of 8,605 attendees, itbm world 2021 reported 7,000 reported attendees.
Exhibitor Magazine
MAY 27, 2021
May 28, 2021 - Popshap is an interactive technology company based in New York City, with locations in Las Vegas, Orlando, Minneapolis, Atlanta, L.A.,
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Global destinations from across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East make a significant return to the show, many having been unable to attend in 2021. Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group, says: “Our 2021 come-back show was invested with an air of sheer celebration and excitement as the global industry reunited.
MeetingsNet
OCTOBER 22, 2021
It’s not news that many organizations cut their meeting staffs drastically during the pandemic, nor that the “Great Resignation” of 2021 saw millions of people leave their jobs in search of more money, more flexibility, and more happiness. But meetings are on the mend.
StraussCA
MARCH 4, 2021
Read, “ When Can We Hold Events In 2021? ” Hybrid Trade Show. One association client that our company works with traditionally offered trade shows for their members to connect and do business together. This past year, the association was able to hold two very successful virtual trade shows.
Velvet Chainsaw
MARCH 15, 2021
As organizations shift their energy and resources to adapting safety protocols and freshening in-person conferences and trade shows, will the virtual event and platforms built to sustain them survive or even flourish? What’s Next? I question if the synchronous hybrid meetings, as many envision now, are sustainable.
Event Industry News
MAY 19, 2022
OurAfrica.Travel is a global virtual travel trade show, originally launched in 2020 to fill the void left by the cancellation of all African trade events during the pandemic. The entire travel trade show was available on-demand too. 8-12 March – North America and South America.
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Founded in 2021 in the midst of the pandemic, ECA is aiming to secure the full return of international attendees at U.S. The Professional Convention Management Association is now among the groups contributing its voice to ECA’s work with policymakers to create a better environment for meeting and conventions.
Exhibitor Magazine
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
EXHIBITORiLIVE/i, The Annual Conference and Exhibition for Trade Show and Corporate Event Marketing, is a href="[link].
Exhibitor Magazine
APRIL 28, 2021
Exhibitor Media Group, the award-winning leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, announces registration is open for its two a h.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 21, 2022
Konduko, the pioneer of Intelligent Trade Shows, has announced the appointment of Ade Allenby as global Senior Vice President of Customer Success and Innovation and Jeff D’Entremont as Vice President for Business Development in North America, as it continues to grow and consolidate its senior team following a strong 2021.
Event Marketer
AUGUST 2, 2021
This fall, major user conferences, trade shows, music festivals and other gatherings are banking on attendees being ready to return to in-person events. After kicking off a return to big trade shows in June with World of Concrete, Las Vegas has a busy summer of events, to be followed by a busier fall.
SpotMe Blog
JULY 25, 2021
Consider these hybrid event examples, both with different focuses, but still blended experiences: A large trade show that’s principally an in-person event with exclusive online content and an event app. Trade shows. 5 Tips to Successfully Transition Your Events from Virtual to Hybrid in 2021. Training seminars.
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