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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. In the context of trade shows, this means designing the event in a way that minimizes waste and promotes sustainability. Read More : Ditching the Dump Implementing circularity in trade shows is important for several reasons.

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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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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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Tech Conferences: The Best Tech Events Guide for 2024

Bizzaboo

Searching for the top tech events to attend in 2024? This carefully curated conference directory features more than 100 tech conferences happening worldwide in 2024. Trade shows: Trade shows give companies in a specific industry the opportunity to showcase their products and services.

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4 Ways to Add Value to Sponsorship Packages

Stova

New year, new look, new sponsorship packages… To get the best sponsors, you need enticing packages that reflect the trends shaping events in the year ahead. Attracting sponsors is more critical than ever. The good news: Great sponsors are like magnets, drawing the right people to your trade shows and conferences.

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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.

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Future of Networking: 5 Ways to Drive Stellar Connections among Attendees in 2024

Stova

You’ll also get five proven best practices to help attendees build meaningful connections in 2024 and beyond. Networking for 2024 Evolution of Networking In the past, networking and education were the twin engines powering successful business events. Attendees gathered to make connections and gain insights from knowledgeable speakers.