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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.” Building diverse cultures will help to recruit and retain diverse Gen Z audiences who are the most racially and ethnically diverse. Make a commitment!

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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. Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Supply Show of the Southeast. Where: Myrtle Beach, SC. Wellness and balance.

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‘Programming Stellar Content That Connects With an Audience’

Convene by PCMA

Your audience is saying] that instead of going to a dozen events, I’m going to pick three to five. Why audiences have higher experience expectations: [Audiences are saying] I want to make sure that I’m entertained. Here’s what she had to say. The quantity has lessened for people. They want to participate in those conversations.

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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.

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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. to 12:30 p.m.

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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.

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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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