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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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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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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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The Future of Livestream Ticketing in the Age of Coronavirus.

Python Events

trillion by 2026 – just…stopped. Some of the most popular include: livestream concerts theatrical plays webinars corporate events trade shows job fairs esports. The estimated $1.1 trillion global live event industry – which had been growing by 10 per cent year over year and was projected to hit $2.3 But How Will They Pay?

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The Future of Livestream Ticketing in the Age of Coronavirus.

Python Events

trillion by 2026 – just…stopped. Some of the most popular include: livestream concerts theatrical plays webinars corporate events trade shows job fairs esports. The estimated $1.1 trillion global live event industry – which had been growing by 10 per cent year over year and was projected to hit $2.3 But How Will They Pay?

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Metaverse: what it means for tradeshows

Event Industry News

For instance, figures from Statica show how the market size for augmented and virtual reality is due to grow to nearly $300 billion by 2024 – up from $30.7bn last year. 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. So, how do you know which one is right for you?