PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

These are interesting times for trade shows. Earlier this year, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) reported that the industry finished last year on a down note — with the performance of B2B shows declining in the final quarter of 2016 after 25 consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 22, 2018

One of the signature aspects of the meetings industry is the many inspiring, educational and fun annual conferences scheduled throughout the year. The Special Event 2018. IACC-Americas Connect 2018. April 16–18, Chubb Hotel and Conference Center, Philadelphia. 2018 National Planning Conference. 1, Ernest N.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 23, 2017

Visit Indy will be hosting WEC 2018 June 2 through 5, 2018 at the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis. It is home to 250 restaurants in walking distance of the conference center and was named Conde Nast Traveler ’s Most Underrated Food City and one of Zagat’s Hottest Food Cities.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2019

Do it Best , a co-op hardware company that has been holding its biannual trade show in Indianapolis for several decades, works closely with Visit Indy , the city’s CVB, as well as other partners. Using the local people will really be helpful for your entire conference to be successful.”.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2017

Marriott IndyPlace consists of five Marriott hotels connected to the Indiana Convention Center: JW Marriott Indianapolis, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown, and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown. MARRIOTT INDYPLACE.

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