Expo Pass

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

New year, new conferences! Whether you’re looking to meet influential planners, improve networking skills, learn about emerging technologies, or simply reconnect with planner besties, this list of 2024 conferences and trade shows has something for everyone. It’s the event planning conference to attend in North America.

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2024 Event Planning Conference Education 78

Eventmobi

OCTOBER 10, 2023

These events come in many forms from casual meetups in a café to formal conferences. While workshops provide a hands-on environment, seminars offer a more structured format that might include keynote speakers and panel discussions. What is a Networking Event? They can be held in person , online, or a hybrid of both.

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2023 Trade Shows Association Meetings Conference 195

Event Planning BluePrint

MAY 4, 2023

2023 Event Trends As someone who’s always on the lookout for the hottest event trends, I wanted to share some exciting developments in the industry. Whether you’re planning a party, a conference, or any other kind of gathering, these ideas are sure to give you some inspiration. #1

Social Media 62

Social Media Transportation Sustainability Trade Shows 62

Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually. While 2021 may still look a little different than normal, expect to see many conferences back and ready to help industry professionals navigate the massive changes in the way they do business.

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2021 Event Planning Conference 2020 193

PCMA Convene

APRIL 19, 2021

” The name AVIXA may not ring a bell with you, but you’re likely familiar with InfoComm, the largest professional audiovisual trade show in North America. It got pushed to June and now is going to this localized, fragmented event instead of being in Barcelona with the normal trade-show presence.

Trade Shows 98

Trade Shows Fashion Hospitality Education 98

GEVME

MARCH 15, 2019

When you’re in the events industry, you should know the main event management conferences for 2019 so you can visit them to improve your knowledge and share your own experiences of working long hours while trying to pull off amazing corporate events for your clients. Discover the current top event management conferences with GEVME.

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2019 Event Management Conference Management 179

GEVME

DECEMBER 19, 2019

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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2020 Trade Shows Sustainability Speakers 156

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 23, 2019

As an event professional, you may understand the science of producing a trade show—ordering pipe and drape and carpet, selling booth space and scanning badges—but are you a master of the art of the trade show? Related : Las Vegas Ranked Top Trade-Show City. The show isn’t over, even when the show is over.

Trade Shows 41

Trade Shows B2B Travel Social Media 41

PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

These are interesting times for trade shows. Earlier this year, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) reported that the industry finished last year on a down note — with the performance of B2B shows declining in the final quarter of 2016 after 25 consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth.

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Trade Shows 2016 Education 2017 76

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

Technology trends — both artificial intelligence and the use of robots — have captured the attention of some Convene editors. The editors of Convene looked back over 2019, asking this question: What’s one meeting and event trend on my radar in 2020? A conference rolled out plans for an all-women speaker lineup.

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2020 Meetings 2019 Sustainability 128

Eventinterface

APRIL 24, 2017

Traditionally, measuring the success of a conference was pretty simple. In order to get a more global assessment, truly reflecting the impact of a conference on all stakeholders, other quantitative measures should be included. These include, but are not limited to: What were the objectives of the conference?

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Conference Trade Shows Education Financial 178

Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. Or looking to wrap up 2018 with an exceptional conference? This carefully curated conference directory features over 200 (and growing) 2019 tech conferences across multiple industries. In other instances, summits function exactly like conferences.

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Tech 2019 Conference Technology 168

Event Marketer

APRIL 25, 2024

1 conference for creators of the brand experience immersed a global audience of b-to-b and b-to-c marketers, trade show organizers, agency executives, meeting planners, event strategists and tech specialists in hands-on workshops, creative group work, panel sessions, booth exhibits and a festival-themed Ex Awards ceremony.

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2024 Trade Shows Healthcare Marketing 89

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Technology trends — both artificial intelligence and the use of robots — have captured with attention of some Convene editors. The editors of Convene looked back over 2019, asking this question: What’s one meeting and event trend on my radar in 2020? A conference rolled out plans for an all-women speaker lineup.

2020 98

2020 Meetings 2019 Sustainability 98

Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023 Are you struggling to find which conferences are worth investing your time and money in? We’ve put together a comprehensive list of 200+ top in-person, virtual and hybrid conferences that you should attend in 2023.

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2023 Conference Healthcare B2B 52

GEVME

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Here’s what some people are saying: “ Trade shows are a waste of money.”. “We We are now at the end of the conference era.” . Trade show formats have not changed for decades, as I pointed out. Why does a company like Google need to exhibit at a FinTech trade show? A conference could run over two days.

Trade Shows 156

Trade Shows Conference Events Speakers 156

ePly

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Corporate event planning encompasses traditional user conferences and customer summits to team-building events and charity fundraising days. Types of Corporate Events If you think corporate events are only conferences and trade shows, think again. What is Corporate Event Planning?

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Corporate Events Event Planning Trade Shows Speakers 62

Bizzabo

JANUARY 15, 2019

Learn about the biggest event trends that will dominate the space in 2019 from experienced industry professionals. A recent report on 2019 event trends shows that events are more effective for achieving business goals than ever before. Featuring experts from General Mills, SEMrush, OpenX and other leading brands. Event apps.

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2019 B2B B2C Events 102

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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2023 Trade Shows Sustainability Education 98

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2019

New products that feature a 360-degree camera and speaker, and intelligence systems that use voice and facial recognition, let remote attendees feel as though they’re right in the room. Look for this service to be available at conferences, festivals, trade shows and more. Hotels Going Even More Tech. Event Automation.

2019 71

2019 Tech Trade Shows Hotels 71

Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Here, we offer a preview of what we’ll explore at the show—tactics and trends that are helping event marketers to level-up their events, campaign strategies, revenue and careers this year. THE EXPERIENTIAL EXHIBIT Trade show strategies, exhibit portfolios, on-the-floor booth experiences—they’re all changing.

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2024 Marketing Trade Shows 2025 77

Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) today announced the launch of Exceptional Experiences, a two-day conference and ideas showcase dedicated to experiential marketing and live events. December, alongside its market-leading business events trade show, IBTM World which takes place from 1 st -3 rd.

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Travel 2028 Marketing Conference 70

MeetingsNet

APRIL 5, 2024

The event, owned by MeetingsNet’s parent company Informa, connects meeting buyers and suppliers for one-on-one conversations but also weaves in educational opportunities; a trade show featuring destinations and experiential activations; and after-hours networking events. Image Alt Text: pickleball.jpeg Gallery Slide Headline: On Trend!

Trade Shows 52

Trade Shows 2024 Social Media Education 52

Social Tables

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Invite your audience to a conference you’re hosting. Subject line: Save the date: [Conference name] is almost here! Body: Announcing [conference name] for [year]! We’re so excited to share the good news with you: [Conference name] will be [debuting or returning] to [city, state] on [date(s)]. We’ll see you there!

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Corporate Events Trade Shows Conference Events 142

Socio Events

JANUARY 26, 2023

Whether you’re hosting a conference, workshop, or networking event, there are many things to consider when planning and executing a successful event. Download the case study In-person events Many people prefer to attend a trade show, conference, seminar, or workshop in person.

Trade Shows 96

Trade Shows Event Apps Conference Events 96

Eventmobi

JULY 27, 2022

Greg Blazen, CEO, Trade Association. Simultaneous live hybrid conference and trade show. For our first hybrid event, we streamed conference sessions live to a virtual audience and hosted a virtual expo where attendees could book 1:1 video meetings with exhibitors. In-Person Niche Conference. Event Type.

Education 195

Education Sponsorships Conference Contracts 195

SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

The tricky part about hybrid conferences and events is making them equally as engaging and fulfilling for people who are attending remotely as it is to those who are physically present. Those attending in person can go to workshops, engage with each other, interact with speakers, and ask questions. Trade shows.

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Social Media 2021 Trade Shows Marketing 279

Event Marketer

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As they often do, the biggest pop culture trends and business shifts trickled down into live experiences, yielding some of the year’s most impactful event marketing campaigns—and leading us to our top 10 stories. And brands like Canon are delivering with exhibits that feel more like attractions than trade show demos.

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2023 Trade Shows Sponsorships Sports 73

Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

to learn from industry leaders about emerging trends and changing audience expectations. With over 150+ speakers, 100+ sessions, and content themes ranging from sustainability and event tech to market innovation, it’ll be the largest gathering of event professionals in the UK. meet other event professionals and grow your network .

2022 52

2022 Conference B2C Event Tech 52

PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

NSA President & CEO Mary Lue Peck (clockwise from top right), NSA Board of Directors President Anna Liotta, and Sylvie di Guisto, who served as co-chair of NSA’s conference program for INFLUENCE 2020, participated. References to the event as a “conference” were substituted with “experience.” Participants in a Sept.

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Speakers 2020 Trade Shows Conference 90

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2017

At Convene , we’ve made it a year-end tradition to ask ourselves this question: What’s the one meeting trend we’ll be keeping an eye on next year? . And finally, will the wellness trend translate to a more relaxed and personal standard for dress at events? I rely on three large cups a day to keep me humming along.

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2018 2001 Tourism 2017 101

Core-apps

JULY 24, 2017

Association: Usually a non-profit trade group designed to further a specific profession, by providing education and networking for members. Attendee: A person who participates in a conference, industry trade show or other meeting. this kind of feature allows speakers or presenters to interact with audiences in real-time.

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Event Technology Technology Trade Shows Event Apps 126

Bizzabo

DECEMBER 17, 2018

According to the Event Marketing 2018: Benchmarks and Trends report , t he majority (84%) of leadership—Vice President and C-Suite—believe in-person events are a critical component of their company’s success. Event Marketing Budgets and Trends. Event Marketing Budgets and Trends Statistics. Event Trends. Event Technology.

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Event Marketing 2019 Marketing 2014 98

Stova

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

New year, new look, new sponsorship packages… To get the best sponsors, you need enticing packages that reflect the trends shaping events in the year ahead. The good news: Great sponsors are like magnets, drawing the right people to your trade shows and conferences. Attracting sponsors is more critical than ever.

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Sponsorships Trade Shows 2024 Sustainability 59

Conferences that Work

APRIL 9, 2018

Over the last five years I’ve heard increasing concern from the meeting professionals community about the deterioration of the quality of our national industry conferences. Our industry conferences are the obvious places to provide this education. My contributions to meeting education are Participate!

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Education Meetings 2006 2012 185

Eventtia

JUNE 15, 2023

Mention any speakers, activities, etc., 10 Event Invitation Examples For Your Inspiration Conference Invitation Examples That Gain RSVP Subject: Invitation to the [Conference Name] Dear [Name], We are pleased to invite you to the [Conference Name] to be held on [Date] at [Location]. We hope to see you there!

Trade Shows 62

Trade Shows Speakers Conference Events 62

Nunify

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

User conferences Theme: Bringing users of a specific product or service to engage with products, learn best practices, future roadmap, feedback and community building. Activities: Mixers, speed networking, panel discussions, guest speakers, casual meet-and-greets and other fun networking event ideas. Open spaces to interact.

2024 52

2024 B2B Trade Shows Education 52