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MPI NCC ACE: Less Trade Show; More Idea Exchanges

Smart Meetings

The group pledged to “revolutionize conferences” by “saying goodbye to traditional trade show booths and hello to interactive networking experiences and relevant education.” Action Steps Meeting professionals are uniquely positioned to help attendees feel that they belong in the small and large decisions they make every day.

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Marriott’s ‘Meet with Momentum’ Creates Community Like None Other

Smart Meetings

Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. asks Pfeffer, as he explains what Meet with Momentum helps attendees discover. “We What can they see, and taste and feel?” Room resales and sliding cancellations are things of the past.

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20 Bright Ideas for Personalizing Attendee Experiences

Convene by PCMA

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. Recommended: Keep the tour group small so you can navigate easily through the trade-show floor and so that people can hear. Humanize your brand.

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Get Ready for a Human-centered IMEX America 2023

Smart Meetings

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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15 Best Hospitality Trade Shows and Events

Hotel Engine

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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How to Connect the Offer and Demand at Your Trade Shows

Eventtia

What makes trade shows truly valuable for your attendees? Or maybe it’s the knowledge speakers share during panel sessions? Is it the possibility of visiting multiple stands and enjoying the brand experience different companies offer? Yes and yes, but it’s also about their networking experience.

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7 Cool Tech Ideas to Make Your Trade Show Booth Stand Out

Meeting Tomorrow

Exhibiting at trade shows is a fantastic way to connect with potential customers, try out new products, and network with industry leaders. Below are 7 trade show technology booth ideas you can use to draw traffic to your booth and interact with your audience. Create a Game Show in Your Booth.