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.

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Eventmobi

JULY 10, 2023

More than a decade ago, when EventMobi launched, mobile apps for conferences were a revolution. These days, they’re a prerequisite for a fantastic conference experience. With the right conference app, you can: Enhance communication Streamline event management Personalize attendees’ experience And so much more. Networking!

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Eventmobi

APRIL 10, 2024

In other words, you need to make the most of your company’s presence at every event–which is something planner Alistair Fernandes has quite the knack for, honed over 16 years at events including IMEX America , BCTECHSummit , and DiscoveryX Conference and Trade Show. This thoughtful touch will resonate with your audience.

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Event Marketer

MAY 31, 2023

The 28-year-old Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) was facing an identity crisis well before this year’s show, slated for June 13-16 in Los Angeles, was canceled due to a lack of interest and “playable demos” from major exhibitors. For indie gaming publishers reliant on trade shows, contingency plans are critical.

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Eventmobi

APRIL 14, 2020

To help you understand how you can adapt your meeting, conference or trade show to an online format, we’ve outlined the most common event types we’re helping to go virtual, and listed the tools and professional services being used to create an engaging virtual event experiences. . Virtual Event Type: Public Conference.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 18, 2021

But how can planners leverage this expertise when designing an agenda that includes a variety of virtual conference session types? Virtual Conference Sessions: Live Stream vs. Simulive. Using the EventMobi platform, two speakers present at a virtual conference using the simulive format. Product Demos.

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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. Corporate Booth.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually. 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.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 6, 2024

Whether you need an all-in-one solution or a tool for specific event needs, you can use event software for any aspect of managing your next conference, trade show, association meeting, workshop, or fundraising event. Bizzabo Bizzabo is a comprehensive event management solution for B2B conferences.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 13, 2023

ePlannerPro is a B2B cloud-based meeting scheduling management platform that has been designed to help companies and third-party event agencies manage their trade show and conference presence more effectively and efficiently.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 10, 2018

Planning on attending an upcoming trade show? We’ve come up with a eight-step checklist ensuring you are fully prepared before attending your next trade show. The trade show has withstood the test of time as an effective marketing tactic. But, trade shows require extensive preparation.

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Meeting Tomorrow

JULY 8, 2019

Exhibiting at trade shows is a fantastic way to connect with potential customers, try out new products, and network with industry leaders. Below are 7 trade show technology booth ideas you can use to draw traffic to your booth and interact with your audience. Create a Game Show in Your Booth.

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Eventmobi

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Why Is Lead Capture Crucial to Your Next Event or Conference? Take a look at these reasons why event planners should offer lead capture at events and trade shows: Sponsor ROI Your sponsors invest in your event to gain exposure and connect with leads. Contact us to learn more or get a demo. Want to see the app in action?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

The annual customer gathering and user conference for the largest event tech company on the planet, Cvent Connect, is moving to Henry B. Day 1 (June 10) : Kick off the conference with specialized training camps and partner/leadership summits. Check out the largest trade show with over 300 exhibitors.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Head to stand J07C4 between February 25-26 to see how the EventsCase platform is breathing new life into conferences, exhibitions, private meetings, trade shows and more. Better still – you can see it in action at International Confex 2020.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Here are key takeaways that could impact the travel, trade show and hospitality industries. Trade shows to grow 3 percent through 2019. According to the 2016 Center for Exhibition Industry Research Index Report, trade shows will sustain a yearly 3 percent growth for the next few years.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 22, 2024

SURESCRIPTS Surescripts’ two-floor build offered a private conference room upstairs and an engaging exhibit below. A microphone-equipped host elevated on a circular platform drew passersby into a demo space that faced out toward the show floor aisles. Below, we rounded up 17 booths that pulled us in. We weren’t disappointed.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

From large-scale medical conferences to intimate seminars, events enable healthcare event planners to strengthen relationships, generate leads, and position their brands as thought leaders. Innovative Healthcare Event Formats Healthcare events don’t have to follow the standard conference or trade show formats.

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Socio Events

JANUARY 26, 2023

Whether you’re hosting a conference, workshop, or networking event, there are many things to consider when planning and executing a successful event. Download the case study In-person events Many people prefer to attend a trade show, conference, seminar, or workshop in person.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Annual conference sponsorship Hosting an annual conference? Trade Show Sponsorship Ideas Trade shows provide valuable opportunities for businesses to showcase their products and services. Trade show technology sponsorship Collaborate with sponsors specializing in event technology solutions.

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Event Marketer

MAY 2, 2024

Of course, this is EMS we’re talking about, so the compelling content was only part of the conference experience. Among insights, Aaron Conk, senior merchandising and trade show manager at Delta Faucet, explained why marketers need to hone in on the handful of KPIs that make sense for their particular exhibit strategy.

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Eventmobi

MAY 17, 2023

The first example features a virtual conference with meaningful sponsorship level names. Event 1: GitHub Universe 2020 GitHub Universe 2020 is a virtual conference that brings together tens of thousands of people to explore the future of software development, and the tools that will help us get there. appeared first on EventMobi.

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Meeting Tomorrow

JULY 8, 2019

Exhibiting at trade shows is a fantastic way to connect with potential customers, try out new products, and network with industry leaders. Below are 7 trade show technology booth ideas you can use to draw traffic to your booth and interact with your audience. Create a Game Show in Your Booth.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The winners will be announced at the ETL live conference, which is also being held on a virtual conference platform. Hubilo today, is a universal customizable platform for events of all types, including conferences, seminars, exhibitions, virtual trade shows and corporate off-sites. Sponsored Content.

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Event Rebels

APRIL 21, 2021

Tied to our ERVirtual Trade Show virtual tote bag feature, participants can fill up their tote bag with scavenger list items and become eligible for prizes. However, in a virtual booth, exhibitors are not limited to printed items and the typical trade show swag. Live meetings, demos. For example… Link to: Videos.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 19, 2024

If your NRF 2024 booth didn’t have a coffee bar, did you really exhibit at “Retail’s Big Show?” Indeed, many of the 1,000-plus exhibitors at the annual trade show, this year Jan. Here’s what we discovered. Johnson) SAP’s Coffee Bar dished out hot drinks with foam art featuring the brand’s logo.

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Eventbase

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Gamification is one of the most intuitive, enjoyable ways to keep your attendees engaging with your conference app and across your event campus. Gamifying your conference app also gives event planners a meaningful way to meet and measure event success metrics. Improve trade show vendor return rates?

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 2, 2018

There are two primary segments that leverage the traditional exhibit business model — conferences with an expo and expos with a conference. Based on our deep analysis of dozens of shows, the former are the event business models being disrupted most. From our view, most industry mega-shows continue to thrive.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The message of sustainable computing for a sustainable future resonated throughout the exhibit, with hands-on demos exploring AI, software and hardware solutions. Looking at the changing trade show landscape, Torregroza noted that some exhibitors are starting to take risks to stand out in the “sea of sameness.”

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Stova

AUGUST 11, 2020

While in-person-only events fall away for now, leveraging virtual technology has become the new way forward for both hosting and attending large events such as conferences, trade shows, and exhibitions. You’ve been to trade shows. Start conversations that can lead to demos or an exchange of information.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Go beyond the classic conference or webinar experience. Host after-event networking groups, or product demos with exhibitors. Host virtual conferences, online trade shows and job fairs without breaking a sweat. Host online events with less drop-offs and higher engagement. Virtual event platform made simple.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

And as the world rapidly shifted to digital in the wake of the global pandemic, virtual events have become increasingly popular, making it the default format for many of today’s conferences and meetings. They can also be used to host live demos, tours and discussions. What are the benefits of virtual events?

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

If you are running a corporate event, be it a sales expo, networking meeting, trade show, or conference, it’s vital that you understand the possible vulnerabilities within your event management infrastructure. Book a demo with us today! This means first making a list of any exploitative weak points in your tech systems.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. Or looking to wrap up 2018 with an exceptional conference? This carefully curated conference directory features over 200 (and growing) 2019 tech conferences across multiple industries. In other instances, summits function exactly like conferences.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Together, we have already learned a lot about adapting trade shows and conferences to virtual or hybrid events. At Rockwell Automation, we are preparing to welcome more than 20,000 customers, partners and other industry experts to our largest annual event to learn, engage and demo the latest in automation.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2020

Despite lively faux convention-center environments, virtual solutions don’t quite meet the standards or ROI of in-person trade shows. 3D-like virtual solutions — complete with avatars and faux convention-center environments — are probably the closest we can get to replicating the physical trade-show environment.

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Event Age by Swapcard

AUGUST 29, 2018

They don’t walk around memorizing the ins and outs of technical demos. But it’s not the most powerful way to make sure an audience will take away a lasting memory from a conference or a trade show. They barely keep in mind a figure or two a speaker mentioned, usually right and at the start or the end of a presentation.

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