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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. As attendees become more interested in a more sustainable future, event planners must adapt and provide more regenerative and sustainable approaches to events. Finally, implementing circularity can also benefit attendees.

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What to Expect at Cvent Connect 2024 in San Antonio

Smart Meetings

We asked Rachel Andrews, senior director of meetings and events, what 3,500 anticipated attendees can expect in the new location and expanded agenda. That doesn’t mean we won’t return to Las Vegas, but we wanted to share something new with attendees.” Check out the largest trade show with over 300 exhibitors.

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Will Meetings Thrive in 2024?

Smart Meetings

Steve Steinhart Both planners and sellers will have to make paradigm shifts if 2024 is to become the new high watermark for group attendance and revenue. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

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The Story Behind the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Awards

Smart Meetings

A community of female leaders built on welcoming others emphasizes the power of belonging The announcement of the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Award winners that went out Friday swelled the ranks of leaders honored to more than 1,000 strong. Hear what attendees said about the 2023 Smart Woman Summit. It is what Marin would have wanted.

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20 Bright Ideas for Personalizing Attendee Experiences

Convene by PCMA

A participant of the executive leadership summit at Convening Leaders 2024 answers questions for a group exercise. At large trade shows, like the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, tours are a way to give participants a personalized take on the highlights of the show. Segment your trade show.

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How to Improve Your Trade Show ROI

Stova

That’s why focusing on trade show ROI is incredibly important. Here’s how to maximize the impact of a trade show booth and improve your trade show ROI. What Is a Trade Show? Think through your pre-show strategy. Don’t forget to engage with attendees on social media, too.

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4 Takeaways from Big Attendee-Preferences Survey

MeetingsNet

Freeman’s annual gauge of event participants reveals a few differences between attendees of different generations—but many important similarities too. Some examples of other common preferences among different generations of attendees, according to the survey results: • With keynote and other general-session presentations, content comes first.

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