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Circularity: The Biggest Shift for Trade Shows in 2024 

Smart Meetings

Trade shows have been a crucial aspect of the business world for centuries. Jack Macleod For the last 15-20 years, green meetings and organized gatherings aimed at minimizing negative impacts on the environment have been a concept, but in 2020, after the Covid-19 pandemic, they became a widespread topic in the events industry.

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Selecting a premier trade show venue

Event Industry News

Trade shows provide a place for industry leaders and businesses to share ideas as well as view the latest technology, products, and services. Planning a trade show and ensuring the selection of a premier venue , however, can be a daunting task. Trade Show Activities. Audience Considerations. Venue Location.

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Tips for Returning to Live Trade Shows

PCMA Convene

An increasing number of organizations are planning for in-person events and trade shows in a living-with-COVID environment. Our world has changed, and meeting with show managers and others — kind of doing that strategy up front — I feel that they will be more prepared to hit the ground running,” she said.

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Why people continue to speak for free at meeting industry conferences

Conferences that Work

Why people continue to speak for free at meeting industry conferences : Another issue of an occasional series— Dear Adrian — in which I answer questions about event design, elementary particle physics , solar hot water systems, and anything else I might conceivably know something about. My post Why don’t meeting conferences pay speakers?

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Marriott’s ‘Meet with Momentum’ Creates Community Like None Other

Smart Meetings

Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. And prioritize.

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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. On top of that, 63 percent of exhibitors said virtual events do not meet their goals,” she said. “We The Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) is a registered trademark of the Events Industry Council.

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22 Types of Networking Events You Can Organize in 2023

Eventmobi

A networking event is a gathering where people meet to build professional relationships. Meeting new people–and learning about their needs–creates opportunities to connect with potential customers or partners Brand building. What is a Networking Event? These events come in many forms from casual meetups in a café to formal conferences.

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