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How Planners Are Celebrating GMID 2022

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For those who couldn’t make it, you can get a free recording for all registrants to download. million convention attendees were hosted in Vegas since the return of trade shows in June 2021. MPI chapters across the U.S. are also celebrating in their respective regions. This was a celebration well earned, as an estimated 2.2

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The Road to IMEX: Firing Up the Buzz

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“We want to extend the content, conversation and the connections that happen at a physical show through the digital experience,” said Bauer. She was quick to point out that the platform won’t replicate a trade show in a digital space. To eliminate lines and smooth the entrance, registration will be via at-home badge printing.

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How to Move a 2,000-Person Expo to an MLB Stadium in 3 Months

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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. Main ticket windows used for registration area. Used restaurant for education sessions.

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How To Handle Event Problems Like A Boss

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Trade show success largely hinges on the efficiency of the team behind it. Create the Ultimate Trade Show Team. Trade show success largely hinges on the efficiency of the team behind it. Educating your personnel about sustainable event practices also goes a long way. Click To Tweet. Click To Tweet.

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ARVO Conference in Seattle Opened Eyes to Lingering International Travel Challenges

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Last Minute Registration Shuffle Lancey Cowen A recent Maritz study showed that 45% of attendees from 30 trade shows register within four weeks of the event date. Challenges with visa approvals, global economic conditions and attendee procrastination required creative planning on the part of the ARVO team.

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Experiential Events: The Most Powerful Marketing Tool

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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. Marketers can keep their audience engaged year-round by providing value in terms of networking, content, and education.

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TSE And Catersource: What To Know Before You Go

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“You just volunteer at the registration desk and then you’ve got a full access pass to go attend all the educational events. I helped set up the registration area at Catersource in early-mid 2010s” “My first TSE was in Phoenix”, Dustin recalls. I think, for me, it was a show I had to go to.