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.
Connect Your Meetings
JANUARY 4, 2019
Jennifer “Jen” Hoff, president of Taffy Event Strategies, a full-service trade show and management company in Arlington, Virginia, says she loves the “melting pot of skills and personality” it takes to make the show happen. How have trade shows evolved throughout your career? She mixes it up with Connect.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Connect Your Meetings
JULY 9, 2019
Arlington, Virginia. Richmond, Virginia. Woodbridge, Virginia. Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Roanoke, Virginia. Burke, Virginia. National Speakers Association. 37 • Director of Convention and Trade Show. We salute this group and what they represent: The best this industry has to offer.
Social Tables
JANUARY 14, 2022
The 15th Annual Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference is a joint effort between North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia chapters of HFTP. Detailed event schedules, session details, speaker lists, and other event information will be released soon. April 26-28 | Mandalay Bay | Las Vegas.
PCMA Convene
APRIL 28, 2020
Joe Colangelo, CEO and cofounder of Arlington, Virginia–based Bear Analytics , a consulting and tech firm for associations and events, said that associations realize that they must pivot faster. One of our clients recently pivoted their large trade show, very quickly, to a virtual meeting — in two weeks.
Capterra Event Management
DECEMBER 6, 2016
The chance to go somewhere, meet like-minded people, and learn new things is so thrilling, especially if the lineup of speakers is stacked with interesting figures. EventSource101 is a mass event services, tech, and wedding supplies trade show for those who want to get a hands on experience with all things new in the event planning industry.
PCMA Convene
JUNE 30, 2016
For some of them, that’s meant TED-style talks and roundtable sessions; for others, it’s higher-profile speakers, enhanced networking opportunities, and even a rock concert. Conferences and trade shows “shouldn’t simply be boring education, a famous keynote speaker, a cocktail party, and a golf outing,” Neal said.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
76 
Let's personalize your content