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Circularity: The Biggest Shift for Trade Shows in 2024 

Smart Meetings

Trade shows have been a crucial aspect of the business world for centuries. Jack Macleod For the last 15-20 years, green meetings and organized gatherings aimed at minimizing negative impacts on the environment have been a concept, but in 2020, after the Covid-19 pandemic, they became a widespread topic in the events industry.

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20 Trade Shows You Don’t Want To Miss in 2020

Ins'Tent

Trade shows! . We’ve gathered the top expos in the country from all fields, so get your calendar out and get ready to start planning your trade show calendar. . JCK Las Vegas | June 2 – June 5, 2020, | Las Vegas, NV. WWDMAGIC | February 5- February 7 2020 | Las Vegas, NV. Entertainment.

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Some Thoughts on the State of Business Events (2020)

GEVME

The way trade shows are run today is pretty much the same as what used to happen decades ago. Sustainability is a key trend at business events these days. The naysayers have predicted the end of conference era, while others foresee the death of trade shows. Is it not time for these to be disrupted?

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Save Money and Trees: How to Run Sustainable Events

Attendease

With attention to detail and an open mind, it is possible to run a more sustainable event without blowing your budget on pricey “green” alternatives. Affiliate your event with hotels that have their own sustainability programs in place. Educating Attendees on Sustainable Best Practices. Here’s how to do it. Image Source ).

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35 Must Attend Events For Event Planners in 2020

Bizzabo

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. AIME is the leading trade event for the meetings and events industry in the Asia Pacific region. The 2020 gathering will feature top speakers and networking opportunities. International Confex 2020. IBTM America.

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3 Noteworthy Trends for Event Strategists to Explore in 2020

Maritz Global Events

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. Shifting Our Gaze to 2020. In 2020, values alignment looks to rank higher as a decision-to-attend filter.

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Business Events Still Produce Lots of Paper Waste

GEVME

Sustainability is a key trend at business events these days. Governments are also stepping in to set standards with regards to sustainability. The Singapore Tourism Board recently launched a Sustainability Guideline for business events. Exhibitors at trade shows still print brochures to distribute to visitors.