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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EventMB
MAY 26, 2022
This follows the November 2021 PCMA announcement of a partnership with JUNO as its official year-round community platform provider. London and New York-based event tech company Glisser raised $4.9 Allseated experienced 120% revenue growth in 2021 and has 120 employees worldwide. Glisser Raises $4.9M May 17, 2022.
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Your Guide to Events This Year: 12 Ways to Get Your Conferences and Trade Shows Right
CadmiumCD
DECEMBER 29, 2020
To help you get the most out of 2021, we put together a PDF calendar to help you keep your year in order. This year will be a big one and we’re so excited to see what you do with your events in 2021. Review Your Software Needs. ” Do yourself a favor and review all the pieces of your 2021 events platform.
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The Challenge of Virtualizing Trade Shows and Exhibit Halls
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Trade shows are the lifeline of many associations but their nature makes them challenging to virtualize — and then monetize. We need to make sure that we don’t simply transfer what we believe the physical event” to be, Witt said, “into a digital world.” Illustration by SHOUT). It’s nonsense. It does not exist.
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Biggest Tech Trade Show CES will go Virtual in 2021
eventplanner
JULY 28, 2020
It's official: CES, the largest technology exhibition in the world, will present the latest digital gadgets in 2021 virtually. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which is organizing the event, has announced that the in-person event will be cancele
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BPA-led working group assists UFI in creating audit rules for digital events/trade shows
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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Winners Announced: The 2021 Ex Awards and EDTAs
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 6, 2021
The editors of Event Marketer magazine have announced the winners of the supersized 2021 Ex Awards and ETDAs, the world’s largest and premiere recognition program for experiential marketing. 2021 EX AWARDS. Best B-to-B Conference or Event. Agency: LEO Events. Best Event on a Budget ($500,000 or Less).
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CES 2021 Is Going Virtual! Now What?
Endless Events
AUGUST 6, 2020
The annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association known as CES has long been considered the digital stage for innovation. From its Westworld-inspired activations to the exciting technology it presents to its tech-savvy audience, CES has consistently been pushing forward. Click To Tweet. Click To Tweet.
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Guide: How to Plan a Successful Product Launch Event
Attendease
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Whether you’ve gawked at the lineups outside an Apple Store for the newest iPhone the week after an Apple Event, stumbled upon a unique pop-up during your lunch break, or waded through the crowds around your local convention centre after an auto show, one thing is for certain: experiential marketing is more popular and more effective than ever.
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A win for Vii Events at Event Tech Awards
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Vii Events is an award-winning platform that offers immersive 3D 360° venues for virtual/hybrid events with great networking opportunities and close attention to detail. Vii Events is The Best Exhibition Technology 2021 according to the ETL awards. Are you using a different virtual events platform?
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Tech Mergers Could Simplify Virtual Meeting Management
SmartMeetings
JANUARY 5, 2021
Cisco’s announcement in November that it was buying the virtual interaction company Slido may have been a foreshadowing of event tech mergers to come in 2021 according to event tech experts. Eight-year-young, Slovakia-based Slido was emerging as the ubiquitous Q&A and polling platform at events.
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The Road Ahead: What’s In Store for the Event Industry In 2021 & Beyond – Part Three Virtual Events
Event Leadership Institute
MARCH 17, 2021
It took a 100-year event like COVID—slamming the brakes on all in-person events—to finally get people to pay attention to virtual. On April 13, 2010, I moderated a panel discussion on virtual events for the International Association for Exhibitions & Events. Business Barometer: Market Caps & Valuations.
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Tech Meets the Future
SmartMeetings
MAY 27, 2021
From around the world, announcements of dates and places for bringing tech minds together F2F have started to trickle in. Facebook’s F8 developer conference will be a one-day streaming event in June “to celebrate, inspire and help developers grow.” Kristin Horstman. Moscone Center.
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The Best Webinars of 2021 So Far
ePly
AUGUST 30, 2021
With so few hours in the day, it’s been impossible to attend all the webinars you may have wanted to, so that’s why we gathered together some of our best webinars of 2021. Rich Vallaster, Director of Client Relations and The Trade Show Wonk at Personify, shared critical considerations when developing plans for a hybrid 2.0
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Virtual Events 2021: The #1 List of Virtual Events and Conferences
Bizzabo
DECEMBER 22, 2020
The most authoritative list of 2021 virtual events and conferences on the internet. Virtual events are nothing new but—as we discuss in our comprehensive guide to coronavirus and events —we're seeing many organizers pivot from in-person to digital. Note: As 2021 goes on, we plan on updating this post regularly.
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What to Expect from Event Safety in 2021
SmartMeetings
DECEMBER 21, 2020
More : Are You Responsible for Mask Policing at Events? The world of event security now has more to consider. In a survey by Endless Events , it was found that only 5.3 percent of planners believe cybersecurity should be a priority for events. Is there an option to have an event in an outdoor event space?
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Event Technology Awards 21 reveals first tranche of judges
Event Industry News
APRIL 1, 2021
The Event Technology Awards 2021 (ETA21) opens for submissions from April 1 and the first wave of judges has been announced, more than 75 per cent of them new to the process. Event Technology Awards 2021 is open for entries until July 31 and more judges will be revealed soon.
Event Tech Start-ups to watch in 2022
Event Industry News
MARCH 14, 2022
There is always room for ways and means to do things differently – better, quicker, more productively – in event technology. Look out too for detail about the latest events management, communication and engagement platform designed specifically for business events and a number of other firsts. It’s all here….
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The 6 Best Hybrid Event Examples of 2021 (So far)
Bizzabo
MARCH 30, 2021
Hybrid means more than an in-person event with streaming. Discover what events will look like in the hybrid era and learn from six frontrunner organizers. But Apple’s September Event 2019 went further. For decades, this was the extent of hybrid events: An in-person talk, tradeshow, or conference with a virtual bolt-on.
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Why Clubhouse is a Big Deal for Event Planners + 5 Other Tech Stories to Read
Eventsforce
MARCH 11, 2021
Want the lowdown on all things event tech? In this month’s round-up of top event tech stories, we look at the hype behind Clubhouse – the chat-based social media platform that’s been taking the industry by storm. And event marketers are watching it closely. Event Industry News: Top Virtual Platforms for Events.
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Exhibitors In Virtual Events: What Can Drive Their Value?
Endless Events
APRIL 12, 2021
The hosts of Event Tech Podcast, Brandt Krueger and Will Curran, certainly do. This year, however, they had to content with visiting CES 2021 virtually. In this week’s episode, Will and Brandt move away from pure tech talk and talk about virtual events for exhibitors. What is it, then? They blame the planner.”
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From 2021 come-back to 2022 bounce-back: IMEX America numbers suggest confidence boost for the industry
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
With over 3,000 global buyers and 3,000+ exhibiting companies already confirmed, IMEX America 2022 is set to be one of its largest editions since its launch in 2011, suggesting a confidence-boosting bounce-back for the global meetings, incentive travel and business events industry. This year, the business fundamentals are what stand out.
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A Complete Guide to Virtual Events in 2021
Nunify
AUGUST 3, 2021
But one key activity didn’t fall into this bucket – Events. Virtual’ events had a futuristic overtone to it, until now. In today’s world we all have attended webinars and events from the comfort of our homes, not many have hosted one. Going virtual has evolved in the event industry to become a necessity.
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US News: Live event workers devastated by COVID rally in Philadelphia
Event Industry News
JULY 27, 2020
The event industry is a powerful contributor to the American economy, supporting more than 12 million jobs and delivering over $1.3 Live events brought Philadelphia over $10 billion in 2019. We are being devastated by COVID,” says Ronnie Anderson, a Philadelphia-area event planner and one of the organizers of Friday’s rally.
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How Planners Are Celebrating GMID 2022
Smart Meetings
APRIL 6, 2022
Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), a celebration of everything wonderful about the meetings industry, is kicking off its seventh year with the theme “Meet Safe,” a redux of GMID 2021’s theme. While most events across the globe took place virtually last year, more events are now meeting in person. Advocating Voices.
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Konduko to provide contactless hybrid technology for Event Tech Live’s UK & Europe Show
Event Industry News
MARCH 9, 2021
Konduko, a global supplier of contactless technologies, will provide its award-winning products to Event Tech Live’s (ETL) show in London, ensuring an engaging lead-capture experience for both in-person and virtual exhibitors and attendees. This is our new FollowMe concept. “As
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vFairs shorlisted for Best Virtual Events Platform (over 15,000 attendees) at Event Technology Awards
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Team vFairs is super excited to announce that its entry in the Event Technology Awards 2021 got shortlisted. It is our first time competing in the awards and we were nominated for the ‘Best Virtual Events Platform (over 15,000 attendees)’ category. Engagement is at the heart of every vFairs event. Why vFairs.
We’re on the Cusp of the Next Gen of Events
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Rafat Ali, founder and CEO of Skift (on screen), speaks during a Convening Leaders session while moderator Joshua Butler, the cofounder and COO of Falcon Events, and in-person attendees listen from Las Vegas. We all have learned lessons that are common across these industries that, for the events industry, is worth looking at.”.
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Best Venue Management Software of 2021: Reviews of the Top 4 Solutions
Planning Pod
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Which made us think that this is a question that almost everyone considering venue event management software asks at some point during their fact-finding and buying process. Then we will look at the key features and benefits of our venue software peers to which we most frequently get compared: Tripleseat, Event Temple and EventPro.
Ticker: Regular Updates on Events Taking Place in Person
Event Marketer
APRIL 21, 2021
After announcing, then detracting, plans for a physical show in 2021, CES organizers say the event is back in action for 2022 with a hybrid format. Confirmed brands attending the in-person world’s largest tech conference include Amazon, AT&T, Dell and Google. Outdoor events will take place rain or shine.
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Konduko appoints senior leaders in 2022 kick-off
Event Industry News
JANUARY 21, 2022
Konduko, the pioneer of Intelligent Trade Shows, has announced the appointment of Ade Allenby as global Senior Vice President of Customer Success and Innovation and Jeff D’Entremont as Vice President for Business Development in North America, as it continues to grow and consolidate its senior team following a strong 2021.
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Event technologist cohort announces new product delivering event data transparency and digital global events wallet
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Leading event technology innovators have today announced the launch of Twigged, a brand-new technology product which aims to enhance attendees’ experiences at events. . Matt Coyne, known throughout the industry for his previous roles at GES and ASP Events, co-founded AMMP Digital to revolutionise the event attendee experience.
6,000 event and hospitality professionals already registered for Cvent CONNECT Europe Virtual on 10-11 November
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
More than 6,000 MICE, hospitality, and marketing professionals from across the UK and Europe have already registered for Cvent’s annual industry conference, Cvent CONNECT Europe , which will take place on 10-11 November 2020 as a virtual event powered by Cvent’s Virtual Attendee Hub. An interview with Radisson CEO Federico J.
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Hybrid Events: A Short-Term Solution or Long-Term Strategy?
Eventmobi
JUNE 23, 2020
Are hybrid events a short-term solution to current conditions or a long-term shift in the events space? We asked Event Planners if they are planning to incorporate a hybrid strategy for events going forward, and if yes, to share their insights into how that will work. Adeola Fowodu, Celebration Events Management.
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Swapcard reaches global agreement with Informa
Event Industry News
APRIL 1, 2021
Swapcard, the leading AI-powered event and matchmaking platform for global virtual and hybrid events, has today announced it has reached an agreement with Informa to serve as the preferred platform partner for its exhibitions, trade shows and a number of other events across the US and the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
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Event Gamification Guide: Reach Your Event Goals!
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Event gamification has revolutionized the way we plan events and measure their success. It boosts audience engagement and helps event planners reach their event goals in quantifiable and seamless ways. No wonder it has become one of the most popular benefits of event platforms ! What Is Event Gamification?
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Conventions Return to Indianapolis and Las Vegas
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 25, 2022
saw a decline of $211 billion in business travel spending in 2020, with $97 billion of that loss due to the cancellation of professional meetings and events related travel spending. Las Vegas has also made a grand return while maintaining its title as the number one Trade Show destination. Indianapolis. Las Vegas .
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Unlock the power of virtual events: Our top 5 webinar topics for 2023.
Expo Pass
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Not only will it save you money by cutting down on all the logistics of hosting trade shows, but it comes with other benefits too. Personalizing your webinar to fewer people will help them get even more out of the event. Studies from 2001 to 2021 have shown that more than 50% of Americans are concerned about the environment.
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Why It Pays to Host Events Where Urban Renewal Is a Priority
EventMB
JUNE 7, 2022
Over the past two years, second-tier event destinations have been growing in popularity, and it’s not just due to a more friendly price tag. As in-person events continue to recover, some might be surprised to learn that those same cities have actually been closing the gap and moving into the first-class conversation.
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How To Plan A Digital Event
GEVME
APRIL 18, 2021
By harnessing all these powerful tools such as social media, digital marketing, online events, artificial intelligence, UI, the Internet of things, we can create experiences that will bewilder the audience every single time. What is a virtual event? Virtual events have led to a decrease in the cost of travel and lodging.
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Virtual/Hybrid Exhibitor Experiences Don’t Have To Suck!
Endless Events
AUGUST 28, 2020
The Best of the Best: Virtual/Hybrid Exhibitors: Creating Amazing Exhibitor Experiences For Virtual And Hybrid Events. ? Make sure you’re up to date with all the information you need to plan a virtual event by downloading our Virtual Events Handbook! We’ve got some exciting news stories in the world of events ??.
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Hybrid Events: Unravelling New Opportunities
GEVME
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
As the industry prepares to come back stronger than ever, there is a need to rethink event formats in a post-COVID world. The recent pivot towards virtual events is certainly a good stopgap, but undeniable are the merits of the good old, physical conferences, meetings and exhibitions. This is why hybrid events are the future. .
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SXSW selects Grip as the event technology partner for its first in-person event since 2019
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
For the first time since the pandemic started, South by Southwest® Conference and Festivals (SXSW®) is going back to in-person events, selecting Grip, the AI-powered event, networking and matchmaking platform as its event technology partner. SXSW Event Tech Meet Up.
Winners announced at the AEO Excellence Awards 2022
Event Industry News
JUNE 28, 2022
This year’s AEO Excellence Awards saw event professionals from across the industry flock to Grosvenor House Hotel, for the first time since 2019. But plenty of event professionals do that day in, day out. Putting on an event like this just wouldn’t be possible without them. Informa Markets – Decorex 2021.
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