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Circularity: The Biggest Shift for Trade Shows in 2024 

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Trade shows have been a crucial aspect of the business world for centuries. Companies and customers have utilized these exhibitions to buy and sell products and exchange ideas globally. In the context of trade shows, this means designing the event in a way that minimizes waste and promotes sustainability.

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Get Ready for a Human-centered IMEX America 2023

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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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Cvent Connect Rolled Out Road Map to a More Integrated and AI-enabled Meetings Future

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At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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Contingency Plans Save the Day for Events, Again and Again

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Experience production company Hargrove faced this dread when the recent, narrowly avoided, government shutdown loomed. The World Culture Festival 2023 A performance at the World Culture Festival 2023 Each year, the Art of Living Foundation organizes the World Culture Festival. Contingency plans are the answer to your prayers.

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How the IMEX Crowd Prioritizes Human Beings at Events

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The talking point for IMEX 2023 was Human Nature, something IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer pointed to as important right now because people need to feel uplifted and positive about the future of the planet and the human race at a time when daily news feeds are filled with so much hardship and adversity.

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The Evolution of Meetings: Lessons for Navigating a Hybrid Future

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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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What to Expect at Cvent Connect 2024 in San Antonio

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The annual Event Marketing and Management Product Roadmap will outline where the company is investing in development for the future. Check out the largest trade show with over 300 exhibitors. Read More : Cvent Connect 2023: ‘Streamline’ Is the Keyword Day 4 (June 13) : Start your day with a keynote from Morgan.