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NAMM: Harmonizing Innovation

Smart Meetings

Behind the scenes of The NAMM Show In January, Smart Meetings had the privilege of attending The NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim, California. Cindy Sample Smart Meetings: The NAMM Show has been in Anaheim for a while now. Cindy Sample : NAMM will celebrate 50 years in Anaheim in 2026.

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Atlantic City – A Budding Destination for Cannabis Events

EventMB

cannabis trade show, to understand the depth of the business opportunity the cannabis industry provides. The total economic impact from cannabis sales in 2022 is expected to reach $99 billion, up more than 20 percent from 2021, eventually hitting $155 billion in 2026, according to MJBiz Factbook.

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Exhibition Place GM Laura Purdy to Chair New North American Chapter of UFI

Canadian Special Events

UFI will work with MAD Event Management, a trade show management company led by President Martha Donato and CEO Marty Glynn, to manage the activities for the new North America chapter.  As Chapter Chair, Purdy will represent the region on both the UFI Board of Directors and the Executive Committee for the term from 2023 to 2026.

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Metaverse: what it means for tradeshows

Event Industry News

We have profiles all over the web, we use ecommerce to make online payments, we have relationships with people online – people meet and maybe never meet face-to-face – but are still able to form real relationships.”. He added: “By 2026, 30% of the organisations in the world will have products and services ready for metaverse.”.

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Cvent vs. Eventbrite: Which Event Management Software Is Best?

Eventtia

But with so many options on the market, how do you choose the right event management software for your needs? Cvent and Eventbrite are two of the most popular options on the market, each offering a unique set of features and capabilities. Can you customize the platform to meet your specific needs?

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Green Lights: How Venues are Adopting Zero-waste Solutions and Reducing Emissions

Event Marketer

Your monthly event sustainability update In our April Industry Pulse Survey , 72 percent of event marketers said sustainability plays a role in vendor and/or material sourcing and selection, and half of the survey’s respondents said they are eliminating single-use plastic at their events and activations.

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