Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 11, 2021

The new business model for trade shows is producing highly valuable, branded, multi-media content. online education) moved into our online competitive space during COVID and now realize they can use off-the-shelf software to produce events and compete for our traditional audiences. Francis Friedman.

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Creative Group Inc

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Trade shows are good for business. They educate, raise brand awareness, build relationships, expand reach and… generate leads! By attracting participants who are interested in your product, trade shows pull in naturally vetted target audiences and create a productive selling environment. Educational sessions.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Behind the scenes of The NAMM Show In January, Smart Meetings had the privilege of attending The NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim, California. We work well in advance of the shows. And again, it helps attendees with scheduling. There’s a lot to see and do during The NAMM Show.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 8, 2020

When it comes to trade show lead retrieval, lots of exhibitors have decided to exercise an abundance of caution and not initiate a strategy. For many trade show exhibitors, GDPR stands for “gosh-darned problematic regulation.” It throws a wrench in their trade show marketing routine. Case Study.

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Hotel Engine

JULY 6, 2022

Then you must not be regularly attending trade shows. We’ve put together a list of the 15 top annual hotel trade shows with a synopsis of what they cover and where they’re happening in the world. There’s even an app available for download that attendees can use to get the most out of this hospitality expo.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

asks Pfeffer, as he explains what Meet with Momentum helps attendees discover. “We Trade Show at Meet with Momentum The panel discussed at length how to curate experiences that are not cookie-cutter—it gives planners a reason to stay on property and is an opportunity to involve the local community.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

10-13 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas drew 12,068 attendees from 180 countries. Thank you to every attendee and exhibitor who supported our People and Planet pledge, refilled their water bottle or simply opted for a waterwise meal,” she said in the introduction to the report when it was released. “I

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. The beauty of all of the sessions, she adds, is that attendees can pop in and out as their schedules allow. From generative A.I

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Many professionals attend two or more conventions, or trade shows, a year in various locations throughout the United States and the world. These events usually last three to four days, and when you add on travel time, attendees may be gone from their families for a week or longer. This will help narrow down the venue.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Meeting professionals who are looking to make their events more appealing to next-generation attendees might consider making a simple shift: Use words to describe your events that resonate with your target audiences. RELATED: Do You Speak Attendee? But, Holsinger noted, what younger generations mean by networking is changing.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

Inspired by lessons learned from the successful American show at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, look for a nature-inspired decor with education areas embedded in the trade show floor, a More than Experience theatre by DRPG and Maritz and a new look for the Hosted Buyer Lounge, Media Zone and food court.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

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

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Time to brew some conference attendee strategies! On this week’s episode, Will Curran, Nick Borelli, Dustin Westling, and Thuy Diep get together to talk about conference attendee strategies. Conference Attendee Strategies – Who’s Coming? This is your chance to get the best scoop! How do you perceive?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event. Note to #meetingprofs : You have to experience the @encore @EncoreGlobal_ experience to spark your excitement about the possibilities for immersing your attendees in multi-sensory journies. IMEX22 pic.twitter.com/L1HkdcudyB.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

She attended seminars at the IMEX and IBTM World trade shows and sought advice from leaders and professionals who had expertise in areas that she was less familiar with. Professional Life Even before earning her CMP, Mahmoud was deeply involved in her professional education.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. The team was constantly asking, “Does that make sense?

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 18, 2024

Here’s how Aimee Misako Gabel will apply her experience at a fast-growing association to the newly established role of senior vice president, events and education, for U.S. Travel Association introduced Aimee Misako Gabel as the organization’s first senior vice president, events and education. On March 14, the U.S. MeetingsNet: U.S.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer updated us on developments over the last month and what that means for attendees. We can still have the show without it, but we would much prefer to have it with the hundreds who are desperate to come in. Plus, Mandalay Bay’s food court is right outside show floor. Education and a Cause.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

First, they had just met in June at the postponed 2021 event, but summer is the busy season for attendees who need to get the job done while the sun shines, so they were eager to get back on track. “I Read More : Live Shows in Las Vegas Are Back and Beckoning. All-Day Education. The expanded venue was a hit with attendees.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 30, 2018

One of the best ways to network and learn about the latest trends in education is to attend an educational conference. Here's a look at some of the top 2018 education events. Conferences - Conferences are large events that bring together education professionals in the field. 2018 Education Conferences. Start Date.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2022

million convention attendees were hosted in Vegas since the return of trade shows in June 2021. This was a celebration well earned, as an estimated 2.2 We look forward to welcoming more meetings and conventions back to the destination.”.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

For almost 20 years, Deanna has worked on fundraisers, conferences, trade shows, and other events ranging in size from 10 to 20,000 attendees. Creating an ideal attendee experience is almost second nature to her. Deanna is a truly holistic event professional ; she’s done everything from conferences to trade shows.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Virtual reality headsets, platforms, and software have made it possible to create truly impactful and memorable events that engage and captivate attendees. By integrating VR into events, organizers can create unique and immersive experiences that leave a lasting impression on attendees.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2022

They recently hosted Gen Con, the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America, with 52,000 attendees and an economic impact of $57 million in local revenue. Las Vegas has also made a grand return while maintaining its title as the number one Trade Show destination. for convention business so far this year. . Las Vegas

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

This is great news for event marketers and planners who can plan experiential events – events that aim to evoke positive emotions in attendees and resonate with their values. After all, what makes an incredible event is not the stage and the logistics, but the atmosphere and the positive emotional state of the attendees.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 24, 2023

Exhibitors, industry professionals and other attendees will meet at the second annual SIAL America 2023 , organized by Emerald X at Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to showcase food and beverage categories that are key to retailers, wholesalers, food service companies and distributors. “We

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 5, 2024

Approximately 2,000 attendees, including 800 hosted buyers, gathered at The Venetian in Las Vegas for Connect Spring Marketplace from April 2 to 4. took advantage of the buzz, sponsoring a pickleball court on the Connect Spring Marketplace show floor. Attendees could have their photo taken and launch it off to social media.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Here are some useful takeaways from the day’s educational sessions. In addition, MPI conducts a 12-hour online-education marathon featuring three 15-minute sessions per hour; these cover a wide range of job issues for planners as well as career advancement and physical and mental wellness.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

After a postponed 2020 annual event for more than 700 people, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) brought its World Education Congress (WEC) back to Las Vegas this week with more than 1,200 people live for a series of firsts. See also : Tales from Las Vegas: Jewelry Trade Shows and LVCC’s Comeback Convention.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Before we get into the formal education side, we have to acknowledge that event planners need to have a set of particular soft skills. These soft skills help event planners manage everything that goes into event planning, for example choosing a venue, labor costs, attendee engagement, sponsorship opportunities, speaker management, and more.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The event venue is where attendees eat, drink, network, and engage with your content. These platforms help you manage online events from beginning to end, from conferences and summits to sales kickoffs and trade shows. . Many platforms also have chat rooms or networking features that allow attendees to connect. .

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Search within blog categories like education, sustainability and team building or check out her opinion pieces for something different. Their blog, the “Event Leaders Blog” is packed with education, training and insights for event profs just like you. We love their focus on careers and education development. Gallus Events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

We thought this would be a good time to reflect on what the shift means and how all of that forced education will prepare us better for whatever comes next. We’ve adopted new guidelines, heightened vigilance, and better public health education for all, but it’s really a matter of adapting to a new normal.

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Stova

OCTOBER 26, 2023

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 are craving more opportunities to network. Not as easy as you think.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2018

On the front end, you can enjoy more engagement for less labor by allowing attendees to handle part of the logistics themselves. June marks the launch of IBTM America and MPI World Education Congress, while October heralds the one-day Event Planner Expo and the famed IMEX America. The Right Way To Add AR Into Events. Click To Tweet.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

The fortuitous shift allows IMEX to increase the size of education rooms and double the size of the hosted buyer area. Lounges and restaurants will be on the show floor. Doctors will be on site, and testing will be available so attendees can get back on flights that require testing evidence.

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