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The Challenge of Virtualizing Trade Shows and Exhibit Halls

PCMA Convene

Trade shows are the lifeline of many associations but their nature makes them challenging to virtualize — and then monetize. The exhibitions industry watched as the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which hosts CES, the largest annual trade show in the U.S. It’s up to trade-show organizers to keep that spark alive.

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Washington DC open without restrictions for meetings and conferences

Event Industry News

On Friday, May 21st, Washington, DC fully reopened for in-person meetings, conventions, trade shows, groups and special events. The hospitality alliance, comprised of Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, Events DC, the Hotel Association of Washington, D.C.

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2019 40 Under 40: The In-Crowd

Connect Your Meetings

Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. 37 • National Conference Coordinator. Washington, D.C. 37 • Director of Convention and Trade Show. 35 • Conferences and Meetings Manager. Ogechi Anyanwu. 36 • Manager of Events. Telecommunication Industry Association. Arlington, Virginia.

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Artists of Assembly: 2017 40 Under 40

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Washington, D.C. 35 • Marketing and Conference Administrator. 31 • Member Services and Conference Planner. 31 • Trade Show Strategy Specialist. 38 • Program Manager, Conferences and Meetings. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Lydia Blanchard.

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2018 40 Under 40: Richelle Wilkins

Connect Your Meetings

My primary focus includes execution of an annual plan and event budget management to grow event attendees, track and report lead capture at trade shows and post profitable margins at select events. When I was a member of the PCMA Emerging Professionals Committee in Washington, D.C.,

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How to reset your attendee acquisition amidst a crisis

Event Industry News

The event strategists at mdg have been providing ongoing guidance to producers of trade shows, conferences, meetings and corporate events about how to approach the necessary shift in planning, marketing and communications. Here are a few highlights. Start the strategic planning process anew.

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When Is the Right Time to Host Your Event Live?

SmartMeetings

At the time I am writing this article in early April, in Washington, D.C. If you are restricted to hosting your event in a particular city, the answer may already be decided for you. events are limited to 50 people for outdoor events and 10 people for indoor events. and in the countries from which your attendees will be traveling.

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