Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Day two kicked off with a keynote speech from author and public speaker Lisa Braithwaite, M.A., Her book, “Presenting for Humans: Insights for Speakers on Ditching Perfection and Creating Connection,” addresses this in depth.

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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

APRIL 14, 2022

Predictions are that 40% of 2022 events are projected to happen online, there will be a 37% increase in companies’ virtual event spending, and 20% of trade shows will remain virtual. Plus visitors and speakers want a different way to engage with the event.”. But the reality is that 80% of virtual attendance is free.

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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. There’s a lot to see and do during The NAMM Show. And again, it helps attendees with scheduling. It felt like there was an intention to offer diverse voices.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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

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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Here are our suggested lead times for various types of events: Large-scale events (like conferences and trade shows): 9-18 months in advance. Last-minute Changes Permitting last-minute slide changes by speakers can lead to unnecessary stress and disorganization.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Just because you’re hosting a trade show in an exciting new hybrid format doesn’t mean you can’t rely on traditional virtual event elements. One of the big benefits of hosting a hybrid or virtual trade show is that it’s easy to increase accessibility. Pick the low-hanging fruit. Account for accessibility.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

Lead with Understanding: Coach and speaker Vera Jones shared the secrets for empathetic leadership. Just as passing a ball isn’t successful if the person doesn’t catch it, telling a person something isn’t communicating unless the person can understand it.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

The free portal to monthly conversations, speakers, networking and some fun surprises is powered by Swapcard. We want to extend the content, conversation and the connections that happen at a physical show through the digital experience,” said Bauer. “We

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Read More: 4 Contingency Planning Scenarios You Need to Prepare For Today Meeting Planners Plan Ahead Lisa Miller, VP of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove Hargrove made up the event production team for this year’s WCF. Smart Meetings spoke with Vice President of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove, Lisa Miller.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 24, 2023

Guest speakers from top industry organizations, including Tyson Foods, Aria Resort & Casino and MGM Resorts International will be hosting sessions during this year’s show. “We Benson will be the keynote speaker on day two of the Pizza Expo. NASDA’s goal is to recruit states and select companies. market,” she says.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The venue was perfect and the speakers top-notch. Speakers want to present remotely, and attendees and sponsors are starting to drop off. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? What if you and your audience and speakers lack experience with hybrid events? Know your audience.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 5, 2024

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. Now that’s asking for engagement!

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

It also highlights high-value speakers to offer more information and pull for existing customers and those in the funnel. 2: Speaker announcement template Subject Line: Meet the speakers for [Event]! Recently, we asked ChatGPT to tackle this prompt: Write an event announcement email template for an upcoming trade show.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 21, 2024

As a market research company focused on exhibits and events, EVOLIO Marketing conducts hundreds of surveys a year for various clients, industries, exhibitors, show organizers, corporate events, and more, enabling the company to create benchmarks. Post-COVID trade show realities.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Dominguez will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award during the leadership luncheon at Catersource + The Special Event , an Informa Connect conference and trade show happening March 27 to 30 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Most of our larger events have gone to face-to-face, especially when there’s that B2B trade show component. The really great speakers cross the stage every 7 to 10 minutes so people have to physically turn their head “That causes a physicality change, even if it’s really slight,” she said. Watch the entire webinar here.

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Endless Events

JULY 13, 2018

Feedback on specific sessions, speakers, and various event aspects would also lend an insight into the true satisfaction levels of your attendees and how they talk about the event after it’s finished. Rope These 5 People into Your Trade Shows. There are 5 kinds of people that attend trade shows.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2020

This is the show where you bring out all your new products”, explains Mark. “And the public relations before a trade show nowadays you can’t just drop it on the day of the trade show, they’ll never be seen. And so I said to my team, “Hey, let’s do a virtual trade show.

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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. Deanna is a truly holistic event professional ; she’s done everything from conferences to trade shows. Creating an ideal attendee experience is almost second nature to her.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 22, 2024

Released in early January, the 2024 Trends Report: Attendee Intent and Behavior from trade-show, exhibit, and event-production agency Freeman addresses the key factors that influence people’s decisions to attend in-person events and their satisfaction with those events. “A

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2021

Three and a half months prior to my client’s largest annual trade show, we were notified that the San Diego Convention Center would be unable to host the program due to it being used as a temporary Emergency Intake Site. Ballpark jumbotron for speaker and branding. We got lucky.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 27, 2023

Organised by Hotelbeds, the event combines a conference and trade show at the nhow Amsterdam RAI. Additional speakers also include Morgan Stanley, Experience Kissimmee, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, Discover Puerto Rico, Rixos Hotels, the Clermont Hotel Group and Accor Hotels.

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Stova

JULY 6, 2023

From trade shows to conferences, AR and VR have the power to transport participants into extraordinary realms, enhancing engagement and leaving lasting impressions. However, with VR technology, you can recreate the entire trade show experience virtually.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Proving that it is the largest travel trade show in the continent, ITB Asia kicked off with over 1,838 international exhibitors, a 35% increase in new exhibitors, a 38% increase in MICE, and more than 200% growth in travel technology. Over 1,300 global top-tier buyers, and over a hundred conference speakers.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Our fabulous lineup of speakers include [name], [name], [name], and a few surprise guests you won’t want to miss! Announce your trade show. Body: Dear [name], As one of the most proficient and skilled professionals in our industry, we’d be humbled if you would join us for this year’s [trade show name].

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Eventtia

JUNE 15, 2023

Mention any speakers, activities, etc., Trade Show Event Invitation Subject: Join us at the [Trade Show Name]! I’m writing to invite you to the [Trade Show Name], which will be held at the [Location] from [Date] to [Date]. To register for the trade show, please visit our website at [Website].

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

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. CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer) by Exhibitor Magazine. Pursue A Degree In Relevant Fields.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Any event can be experiential: conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and corporate events. This is a powerful lead generation tool at exhibitions and trade shows. Your speakers and emcees should also know about the experience you’re planning. It’s one of the most powerful forms of marketing.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 20, 2023

Co-located with MICE Show India, Travel Tech India and the ITB India Conference, the annual trade show is making a strong comeback as an in-person event in Mumbai from 26 – 28 April 2023. The post ITB India 2023 on track for an in-person event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

This reinforces China’s resurgence in outbound travel and solidifies ITB China’s position as the premier B2B travel trade show in China. The Grand Opening Dinner, attended by 450 distinguished guests, set the mood for the notable event profile on the eve of the trade show.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 24, 2023

FHA-HoReCa trade show is Asia’s most comprehensive international trade show covering 5 key segments – Bakery, Pastry & Gelato; Foodservice & Hospitality Equipment; Hospitality Style; Hospitality Technology and Specialty Coffee in a single platform.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 3, 2024

Besides access to great networking opportunities and innovative content, the following 60+ events will also provide attendees with great speaker lineups and the chance to travel to amazing locations! The conference programme is packed with 60+ industry-leading speakers. Don’t see your 2024 conference for event planners on this page?

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 6, 2023

A recently formed but powerful industry group will push state and federal lawmakers to implement policy ideas designed to benefit the meeting and trade show industry. House of Representatives figures out who its next speaker will be, its members will be able to take up the business of the people. Whenever the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers. Do we work with partners to provide something for the trade show that we wouldn’t normally bring ourselves?” A heartfelt thank you from the entire MPI staff at WEC23! And a BIG thank you to our amazing members! Is it worth paying duties on that?

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 29, 2022

CinemaCon 2022, the annual convention and trade show of the National Association of Theatre Owners, drew about 6,000 members to Caesars Palace from April 25 to 28 to preview Hollywood’s upcoming releases and to talk shop with producers, directors, actors, marketing and advertising executives, equipment and technology suppliers, and each other.

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