Socio Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

As we continue to ride the virtual wave that began in 2020, virtual trade shows are more popular than ever. Organizations of all sizes are opting for an online (or hybrid) option for their upcoming events. But how do you host a successful virtual trade show? An introduction to virtual trade shows.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Of all the elements of a trade show strategy, booth design can be the most challenging. Match the booth carpet color with the event aisle carpet. Color-matching provides attendees with the illusion that the booth is an extension of the event. Trade show success requires more than a good booth design.

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Event Industry News

JULY 8, 2021

When the pandemic struck and in-person events were suspended in early. 2020, a number of BPA-audited trade shows pivoted to become virtual events. However, organizers soon found they needed guidance on reporting metrics for digital events since there did not seem to be any “industry standard.”

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Team Hubilo is more than elated to announce their entry in the Event Tech Awards 2020 got shortlisted. It’s about taking the right step at the right moment & that’s what we did when the pandemic hit and event organizers were losing hope; we built a virtual community in just 10 days.” – says Vaibhav Jain, CEO at Hubilo.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 28, 2021

The show attracted 3,000 buyers and 170 exhibitors from across the United States. The Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) and The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) co-produced a case study about the event — the first show for Reed Exhibitions in the U.S.

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EventMB

MAY 11, 2020

Germany and China just gave the go-ahead to restart trade shows. As planners and owners rush to restart their events, will attendees show up? Michael Webber attended CES in Las Vegas on Jan 21, 2020. The post Events Are Reopening. Will Attendees Show Up? by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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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. The post What Events Are Going Ahead Despite the Pandemic?

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 13, 2023

The Peterborough-based independent fish and chip shop supplier, Friars Pride, has announced that its catering supplier trade exhibition, FRY I.T, will be returning to the East of England Arena and Events Centre for the first time since 2020, on March 5, 2023.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. We know how hard it can be to find great events to attend, so we’ve made it easier for you. Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 17, 2020

Prolight + Sound will not be held in 2020. On 12 th March, the Hessian Ministry for Social Affairs and Integration issued general decrees prohibiting large-scale events expected to attract more than 1,000 visitors. Therefore, Messe Frankfurt has decided to cancel the event.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 3, 2021

Dubai’s business events sector continues to build on its momentum as one of the first cities in the world to reopen for international meetings, with a busy calendar of high profile conferences, meetings and incentives on the horizon through the rest of 2021 and into 2022.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 24, 2019

More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Lead retrieval is a major focus of exhibitors and marketers when attending trade shows and conventions. In fact, 68% of B2B marketers find that events are the most valuable source of top-of-the-funnel leads. This is a sponsored post from Socio.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

2020 helped to accelerate the rapid development of enhanced virtual event technology, and adoption rates have never been higher. Despite this progress, many still aren’t taking full advantage of what may be event tech’s greatest asset — hard data, or the information behind informed decision making.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Hybrid events, like the recent Convening Leaders 2021 which help a live event at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore (above), are the next iteration of events during the pandemic. Lisa Malikow, senior vice president, event operations and programming at Winsight, and director of the National Restaurant Association Show.

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Event Age by Swapcard

JULY 20, 2021

Having worked in the events industry for over 16 years , I’ve done everything from planning events and organizing logistics for hundreds of exhibitors at trade shows to coordinating and planning details as an exhibitor at global shows.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

IBTM, part of Reed Travel Exhibitions, has postponed its 2020 IBTM Asia Pacific trade show due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Originally scheduled for 6 th -8 th April 2020 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore, the show will now take place from 13 th -14 th April 2021.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 18, 2019

According to the 2020 Global Meetings Forecast Report by American Express Meetings & Events, here is the breakdown of the types of meetings and the percentage of time they take place in North America. Conference or Trade Show. The side benefit: It will make budgeting for next year’s event a piece of cake!

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 9, 2020

This is the second in a series of blogs posts, written collaboratively by our team, which uncover lessons learned in advising dozens of our clients on their events in the time of COVID-19. For each scenario: Define the new event experience. Whatever options you provide, it is wise to put together a good FAQ page on your event website.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 1, 2020

A recent Forrester report caught our eye, as it touched on several business trends that will also impact the event strategists and the industry: PREDICTIONS 2020: On the Precipice of Far-Reaching Change. If you’re looking to secure C-Suite support for a new event element, you need to back up this request with proof (behavioral data).

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Need more from your event management technology? Our market-leading platform allows you to create better experiences, drive more revenue and audience satisfaction, while saving precious time in the running of your events. Better still – you can see it in action at International Confex 2020.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Vilnius is abuzz with meetings and events professionals networking at the LITEXPO Exhibition and Congress Centre for the eighth edition of CONVENE. The annual trade show organised by Go Vilnius, the city’s official agency for development, features an impressive mix of 140 hosted buyers from more than 30 countries.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. Discover some of 2021’s top event planning conferences: 1.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Is it fair to say that physical events are going through an existential crisis? . Here’s what some people are saying: “ Trade shows are a waste of money.”. “We In fact, beyond business events, consumer events are seeing interesting growth as well. Trade show formats have not changed for decades, as I pointed out.

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Event Industry News

JULY 2, 2021

RockIt Events won an Eventex Silver Award for Best Online Conference for their management of Aruba’s Atmosphere Digital 2020 event. Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, is one of RockIt Events’ clients and the agency previously managed Aruba’s annual customer and partner conference, Atmosphere.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 19, 2019

If we look at trade shows (trade fairs or exhibitions, if you prefer) over the past decades, the reality is that not much has changed. Take a look at the following picture of a trade fair back in 1979: National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association Conference & Trade Show 1979.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

The wait is over… the 2020 edition of Event Buyers Live (EBL) will take place from November 23-25 at a location to be revealed next month. Following yearly feedback and regular contact with event organisers, EBL, the place to do business, has moved dates to suit industry needs.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 12, 2023

Especially for autumn events in the Southeast and winter events in the Midwest, planners should understand the current market for cancellation coverage. As a result, it’s best for meeting planners to obtain cancellation insurance right after they sign their venue contracts for events set to happen in a destination’s storm season.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 19, 2019

IBTM, part of Reed Travel Exhibitions, has announced the launch of a new business event, IBTM Asia Pacific. It’s a market we know very well, and our research has shown that there’s genuine demand for a regionally-focused event, both from our existing customer base, but also from the industry in general.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Swapcard , the leading AI-powered engagement and matchmaking platform for premium events, has experienced unprecedented growth over the last few months. Examples of events that have moved 100% online in the face of COVID with the virtual features on the platform include Black Hat, the largest U.S. Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 8, 2022

Exhibition Centre Liverpool has confirmed a series of multi-year deals and events expanding – as confidence continues to return to the industry. UNITAS Wholesale Trade Show, which recently extended its contract to five years, will take place this week on March 9 – 10. It plans to return in 2023. Comic Con Liverpool.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 8, 2020

With 49 percent of trade show attendees attending with the goal of buying new products or services according to exhibitsurveys.com, they represent the perfect opportunity to get valuable time with potential customers. Also, the average cost of a face-to-face meeting at a trade show is 45.2 The Engagement Imperative.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Grainger Show is an annual event that brings together Grainger customers, vendors, and team members to share great ideas, new products, and strategies for working smarter and more safely. This live event draws around 6,000 customers, 4,000 team members, and 3,000 exhibitors from 550 companies during an average year.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

With so many signs surrounding us all the time, choosing ones that stand out can be uniquely difficult — especially when it comes to the world of meetings and events. That’s where these event signage ideas come in. Save this guide for your next big event and order event signage that’s sure to make an impact.

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SpotMe Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Our virtual event platform comparison helps you pick your next virtual event solution. There has never been a wider selection of tools to create virtual events. Be strategic before starting your virtual event platform comparison. The type of event or conference, and the goals you have are critical factors.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 23, 2022

After a virtual awards ceremony in 2020 and a pandemic-enforced pause in 2021, the Off To Work Event Photography Awards have relaunched with a double-quick 2022 competition for images captured during 2020 and 2021. Brand Activation & Experiential Events. Corporate Events & Conferences. Cultural Events.

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 5, 2020

Being challenged to get your virtual events done? Tired of searching for the best virtual event management companies for your events? Struggling to make the right decision to partner with the most suitable virtual event planners & organizers? What are virtual event management companies (now)?

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Attendease

JANUARY 12, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to major shifts in the events industry. Event planners everywhere had to get creative to switch events to online affairs. But now, almost one year into mandated distancing, many people are struggling to find new ways to keep online events engaging and meaningful.

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