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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Unique & Exciting Virtual Trade Show Ideas
Endless Events
JUNE 10, 2020
How do I keep a virtual audience engaged ? How do I create my virtual event budget ? And what are some virtual trade show ideas I can use? It’s been our goal here at Endless to hold your hand through the virtual world. Is it there so people can learn about new product ideas?
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66 Creative Event Sponsorship Ideas to Help You Secure Your Ideal Sponsors
Eventmobi
JULY 5, 2023
Ever need help generating event sponsorship ideas? The right ideas = the right sponsors. So let’s explore 66 creative event sponsorship ideas that will help you secure sponsorships for events of all kinds. What To Offer Sponsors for an Event: 12 Benefit Ideas So how do sponsors benefit from events? Going virtual?
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Conference Go/No-Go Decisions in a Pandemic
Velvet Chainsaw
APRIL 9, 2020
Is it still in-person, virtual or a hybrid? In the beginning of this crisis, organizers of major conferences and trade shows were canceling with very little lead time. Now that we have a better idea of the severity of this situation, we’re recommending setting a go/no-go decision date eight weeks prior.
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Your Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Successful Virtual Event
GEVME
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
Virtual events are great avenues for making connections, strengthening the brand, increasing company revenue or generating leads when it’s not always feasible to bring people together in the same space. Virtual Events Best Practices FAQs. What is a virtual event? What are the benefits of virtual events?
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How Virtual Event Platforms Can Help Measure Event Success
Eventmobi
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
2020 helped to accelerate the rapid development of enhanced virtual event technology, and adoption rates have never been higher. In the virtual sphere, however, event organizers can no longer take a quick glance across the room to check engagement levels. And event organizers need to show that they can deliver.
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Event Gamification: 19 of the Best Event Gamification Ideas (With Examples!) for 2024
Eventmobi
DECEMBER 14, 2023
In this post, we’ll discuss the power of gamification for different event types and provide you with 19 gamification strategies and ideas to bring some fun to your next event! Set an event goal Before coming up with event gamification ideas, it’s crucial to pinpoint what you’re aiming to achieve.
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How Association Stakeholders Can Use Event Data to Achieve Strategic Goals
Eventmobi
JULY 27, 2022
Greg Blazen, CEO, Trade Association. Simultaneous live hybrid conference and trade show. For our first hybrid event, we streamed conference sessions live to a virtual audience and hosted a virtual expo where attendees could book 1:1 video meetings with exhibitors. Data showed that effort paying off—for everyone!
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5 Ideas to Make Your Next Virtual Event More Engaging
Attendease
JANUARY 12, 2021
Digital fatigue has set in and it’s making virtual events difficult. Our team has a long list of great ideas you can easily implement to make sure attendees of your next virtual event don’t get bored, burnt-out or otherwise uninterested! Break things up with rejuvenating virtual events.
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5 Ideas to Make Your Next Virtual Event More Engaging
Attendease
JANUARY 12, 2021
Digital fatigue has set in and it’s making virtual events difficult. Our team has a long list of great ideas you can easily implement to make sure attendees of your next virtual event don’t get bored, burnt-out or otherwise uninterested! Break things up with rejuvenating virtual events.
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Maximize your trade show presence: 5 must-try booth ideas.
Expo Pass
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
To encourage your creativity, we’ve put together a list of five trade show booth ideas. Drop hints about what will be featured at your booth or any show-exclusive offers, and you’ll peak your audience’s curiosity. You can be that cool kid by using VR and AR in your trade show booth. Get ahead of the game.
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The High Cost of Hybrid
Velvet Chainsaw
MARCH 15, 2021
Planners must help their organizations move forward with creative ideas and innovations for their live events. Platform Expense and Virtual Strategy. Will pricy platforms with all the bells and whistles continue to be a primary source for creating virtual portions of hybrid events? Bottom Line.
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Trade Show Display Ideas to Attract Crowds in 2024
Nunify
JANUARY 30, 2024
Ditch the boring old trade show routines and get ready for something totally different! With an eye-catching and engaging trade show booth ideas and designs, you’re not just setting up a space, you’re opening a world of opportunities. Creative Trade Show Booth Ideas 1.
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Virtual Event Benefits You Need To Know in 2022
GEVME
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
The idea of organising events virtually was always the second choice in pre-pandemic times. However, virtual events took the industry by storm during the pandemic. That’s why knowing the virtual event benefits is useful. That’s why knowing the virtual event benefits is useful. The answer is yes.
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Exhibit Trends at HIMSS24: Scavenger Hunts, Gamification, Techy Coffee Bars
Event Marketer
MARCH 18, 2024
Along our journey through the trade show floor, we spotted some big brand names with tech-driven exhibits and some smaller booth footprints with noteworthy, original ideas. Plushies were a premium giveaway item that attendees scoured the show floor for. Read on for our take on HIMSS24. Get the scoop on Astro’s lore here.)
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How to Run a Digital Exhibition
GEVME
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Virtual exhibition software makes the possibility of digital exhibitions to go online real. The technology to digitize and stream an online virtual exhibition also makes it easier for more people to attend from anywhere in the world with practically any device. . How to Run a Virtual Exhibition. The Main Idea.
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In-person events: Examples, tips, tricks, and best practices
Socio Events
JANUARY 26, 2023
Download the case study In-person events Many people prefer to attend a trade show, conference, seminar, or workshop in person. They offer an abundance of perks and experiences that their fully virtual or hybrid event counterparts lack. However, virtual and hybrid workshop formats can still be accomplished with great success.
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Trade Show Booths: 100 Best Ideas for 2022
EventMB
MAY 22, 2022
In this extensive guide to trade show booths, we provide ten creative examples in each of the following categories: 1 Trade show booth ideas for small budgets. Trade show booth ideas that attract visitors. Creative trade show booth ideas. Fun trade show booth ideas.
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Healthcare Events: Ideas for Every Size and Type
Attendease
DECEMBER 13, 2023
In this blog, we’ll explore best practices and innovative ideas to make your next healthcare event a resounding success, no matter the size or format. Innovative Healthcare Event Formats Healthcare events don’t have to follow the standard conference or trade show formats.
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Q&A: 10 Minutes With Aaron Conk of Delta Faucet Co.
Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Aaron Conk, Senior Merchandising & Trade Show Manager, Delta Faucet Co. You have to be comfortable with ambiguity and always be coachable, says Aaron Conk, senior merchandising and trade show manager for Delta Faucet Co. Zooming out, what trade show trend has your attention?
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Future of Trade Shows and Exhibitions post pandemic
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. Staying Virtual.
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Hybrid Event Examples You’ll Want to Copy This Year (And How to Take Virtual Events Hybrid)
SpotMe Blog
JULY 25, 2021
With the world heading back to some sense of normalcy, many companies are anxious to include in-person components to their virtual events again, and vice versa, to create a hybrid event experience. Read on to learn more about hybrid events, examples to get you inspired, and tips to help you transition from virtual to hybrid. .
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Non Dues Revenue Strategy: 15 Ideas for Associations and Chambers
Eventmobi
JUNE 16, 2023
Some examples of the more popular types of non dues revenue streams include: Events Conferences Fundraising campaigns Sponsorships Partnerships Merchandise Online fundraising Grants Whether your association is large or small, you can start with this list if you’re looking for non dues revenue ideas to diversify your revenue streams.
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Event Budget Basics: Everything You Need to Know
Eventmobi
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
For example, a leadership summit is often a loss leader, association events are usually events that break-even, and trade-shows are often the best opportunity to yield a profit. The expenses and revenues you need to account for will vary depending on whether you are organizing in-person, virtual or hybrid events.
24 Top Association Member Engagement Strategies to Rock Retention
Eventmobi
JUNE 26, 2023
On a broad level, member engagement strategies can include: In-person and virtual live events Educational resources Volunteer opportunities Member engagement software Member appreciation efforts A member engagement strategy should be measurable, and ultimately aim to increase member participation in your organization.
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Event planning conferences you won’t want to miss in 2023!
Expo Pass
JANUARY 25, 2023
These events give you the chance to make real connections with like-minded people, learn from industry experts, and come up with fresh new ideas. The Event Planner EXPO offers Speaker Series and Fireside Chats (discussion panels) on the trade show floor. Event Tech Live is the only exclusively event technology show in the US.
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Reevaluating The Events Industry: Let’s Ask Better Questions!
Endless Events
OCTOBER 7, 2021
It seems that our industry changes on a weekly basis; one week, we’re planning a safe return to in-person events, only to be advised to play it safe and pivot to virtual again the next. Rachel Wimberly isn’t the only one who thinks that the question of ‘How many attendees and/or exhibitors were at the show?’
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6 Trade Show Marketing Strategies to Skyrocket Leads and Conversions
Stova
MAY 11, 2023
Trade shows are back and better than ever. Today’s shows mix in-person and virtual formats, creating exciting opportunities to win over new customers. This article explains how to create a trade show marketing plan that drives traffic, leads, and conversions sky-high in 2023. Zero in on the right shows.
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10 creative trade show booth ideas and tips for 2023
Socio Events
APRIL 10, 2023
A trade show booth serves as a first impression of your brand, and a successful design gets people to stop to learn more. Start the 2023 trade show season off on the right foot with these trade show booth ideas. Good branding Finally, every exceptional trade show booth has good branding.
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MEET THE CHANGE: How Germany’s First Hybrid Event Achieved Success
Eventmobi
DECEMBER 9, 2020
The goal was to make change tangible, to trade key learnings from the past months, to bundle forces and take away fears. In this case study we will show how the EventMobi Virtual Space made this hybrid event possible and what learnings event planners can take away from it.
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4 Ways to Add Value to Sponsorship Packages
Stova
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The good news: Great sponsors are like magnets, drawing the right people to your trade shows and conferences. It puts everything they need to prepare for trade shows in one easy app. Virtual events showed the importance of tracking attendee behavior to demonstrate value. Action Steps: Showcase your success.
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’Tis the Season for Industry Acquisitions
MeetingsNet
AUGUST 3, 2023
Freeman strengthens its corporate presence with an agency pick-up; EventMobi buys a virtual-events platform to boost its hybrid-meeting abilities; and Hopin sells its core products to a videoconferencing competitor. The platform hosted over 50,000 virtual events between early 2020 and late 2022. “We
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Connect With Your Inner Storyteller When Planning Virtual Events!
Endless Events
JUNE 19, 2020
?? The Best of the Best: Telling Stories: Back To The Basics – Storytelling For Virtual Events. Spice It Up: Unique & Exciting Virtual Trade Show Ideas. ? Speaking of virtual trade shows. Creating Engaging Virtual Event Experiences. Latest shows and podcasts.
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Ideas for Fall Festivals and Events
TicketBud
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Consider hiring theater actors from a local high school or university to play the scary parts and get ideas from your contacts on their best haunted house experiences. Conferences and Trade Shows Spruce up your conference or expo with fall-centric foods, activities, swag and recommendations. Hosting a costume party?
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What Events Make the Best Virtual Events – Video Tips
Planning Pod
MAY 12, 2020
Even before COVID-19, virtual events were a hot topic in the events industry because they offer the ability to reach a wider audience, save money on venue space and travel expenses and offer an overall logistically simpler experience. So let’s take a look at our picks for the best types of events for going virtual!
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Socio announces Hybrid Games to hack the future of events
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
As restrictions on large gatherings eventually begin to ease, the industry anticipates organizers will pivot to a hybrid event model, which combines a smaller, in-person audience with a virtual audience. I’m looking forward to seeing all of the innovation inspired by the crowdsourced ideas from the top event experts over the next 10 weeks.”.
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37 Conference Gift Bag Ideas Your Attendees Will Actually Be Excited About
Eventmobi
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
and offer 37 specific conference gift bag ideas to inspire you when planning your next event! Or you could go digital with fully virtual packages full of gift cards, downloadable items, or subscriptions! Find creative ideas for conference swag by attending conferences outside of your field. What Is a Swag Bag Exactly?
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Hybrid Events: A Short-Term Solution or Long-Term Strategy?
Eventmobi
JUNE 23, 2020
Once we resume a sense of normalcy post-COVID, the advantages of saving on travel & accommodation expenses; and the ability to have more delegates and attendees by offering a hybrid event of both Virtual and physical (In-person) attendance will be surely capitalized upon. Adeola Fowodu, Celebration Events Management.
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In Person Events: How to Plan for Success in 2023
Eventmobi
JUNE 12, 2023
Virtual events let attendees tune in from their living rooms, hybrid events give them options, and in person events are full of creative engagement opportunities. What is the Difference Between In Person and Virtual Events? These days, the first question we ask when planning an event is: virtual, in person, or hybrid?
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Nine Ideas for Your Virtual Event Swag Store
Stova
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
From flashlight pens to colorful t-shirts, tumblers sporting your conference logo to portable chargers with cute sayings, the “stuff” participants bring home from trade shows, conferences and events are key audience engagement tools that can be almost as memorable as the conference itself. Keep reading for fun ideas.
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Increase your Visibility with the Right Pop-Up Tent Booth at your next Trade Show
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.
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Everything You Need to Know About GMID 2023
MeetingsNet
OCTOBER 31, 2022
The day inspires events that range from panel discussions and press conferences to pizza parties and photo opps, and last year, which was largely virtual, saw more than 40 million impressions from 8.5 million people. The 2022 GMID toolkit will remain online until the 2023 version is available early next year.
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Building Sponsor-Worthy Event Experiences
Stova
JULY 26, 2023
Lower attendance is reported for major trade shows, while virtual options gain traction due to budget constraints, sustainability concerns, and remote work preferences. Whether you are organizing in-person, virtual, or hybrid events, this eBook will equip you with the knowledge and tools to revolutionize your event experience.
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Temporary Fix or Permanent Change? An AV Perspective on the Evolution of Trade Shows
PCMA Convene
APRIL 19, 2021
Sean Wargo, AVIXA’S senior director of market intelligence, says of events: “We need to move away from this idea that there’s this calendared moment … it doesn’t make any sense. We did InfoComm completely virtual last June. It should just exist as content that has long tail.”
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