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How the IMEX Crowd Prioritizes Human Beings at Events

Smart Meetings

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. This is stimulation overload,” she said, indicating the trade show floor around her. “By It could be education.

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Ideas: A Roundup of Top Experiential Exhibit Trends from 2023

Event Marketer

As trade show properties move to prioritize community and connection and create more opportunities for exhibitors—Outdoor Retailer’s acquisition of an adventure lifestyle festival as one example—consumer-style experiential is infusing booths with new energy. Smaller blooms bearing QR codes led to “niche” content and unique subreddits.

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14 Must-Attend Hospitality Conferences for Industry Professionals in 2022

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The event will also highlight the expo hall’s DesignWell Pavilion , where attendees can learn about the importance of wellness, sustainability, and how to incorporate sustainability into their products and projects. HITEC ORLANDO. June 27-30 | Orange County Convention Center | Orlando.

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IBM Think Kicks Off a New Chapter with an Agile, Personalized Flagship Experience

Event Marketer

The flagship experience, launched in 2018 as part of a portfolio consolidation, marked a new chapter this month as it reconvened May 9-11 in Orlando as a smaller, targeted in-person conference designed to serve up content and networking experiences “that matter most to you.” Emphasis on the you.

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PCMA’s Big Bet on Presidential Visit Paid Off

Smart Meetings

The Middle of the Action By design, The District activations in San Diego Convention Center’s sun-bathed atrium of an Expo Hall felt more like an adult playground than a trade show floor. Orlando brought the citrus vibe with swing slices. That’s how you build relationships,” Karamat said of the format.

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Code Red! Your Fix-It Guide for Today’s Event Emergencies

SmartMeetings

Three-and-a-half months prior to a client’s largest annual trade show, Mandi Graziano, vice president of global accounts for HPN Global , was notified that San Diego Convention Center would be unable to host the program. But that’s show biz, right? Snapshot of a Verified Safe Event for All in Orlando.

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2018 Education Conferences: The #1 Education Events Guide

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EduTECH is Australasia’s largest annual education event, featuring thousands of participants across multiple conferences, masterclasses and networking functions, plus a massive interactive trade show. Orlando, FL. Orlando, FL. Orlando, FL. New York, NY. National Charter Schools Conference. Pittsburgh, PA.