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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. On average, events produce 2.5 pounds of landfill waste per person, per day.

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11 Takeaways from the Connect Marketplace Planners

MeetingsNet

The event, owned by MeetingsNet’s parent company Informa, connects meeting buyers and suppliers for one-on-one conversations but also weaves in educational opportunities; a trade show featuring destinations and experiential activations; and after-hours networking events. Published: Cultivate_4.jpg

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Are Family-friendly Conferences in Your Future?

Smart Meetings

Many professionals attend two or more conventions, or trade shows, a year in various locations throughout the United States and the world. Read More : Take Me Out to the Ball Game Sponsor a talent show. The parent gets the education they need, while the family enjoys what they want. —

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Experiential Events: The Most Powerful Marketing Tool

Endless Events

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. Any event can be experiential: conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and corporate events. Highlight your sponsors in organic ways.

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Connect With Your Inner Storyteller When Planning Virtual Events!

Endless Events

Spice It Up: Unique & Exciting Virtual Trade Show Ideas. ? Speaking of virtual trade shows. And if our purpose in life as event planners is to promote human connection and foster powerful bonds, we can’t forget about the importance of storytelling. Will this make our sponsors happy? 8-minute video).

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Steer Clear of These 8 Pitfalls: A Guide to Excellent Corporate Event Outcomes

Smart Meetings

Rather than being disheartened by these challenges, we’ve chosen to initiate a dialogue and educate our clients. Here are our suggested lead times for various types of events: Large-scale events (like conferences and trade shows): 9-18 months in advance. Our goal is to help you excel in your event planning endeavors.

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Lessons Learned from MPI WEC in Mexico

Smart Meetings

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. Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers.

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