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MPI NCC ACE: Less Trade Show; More Idea Exchanges

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Oakland event prioritized DEIB education MPI Northern California Chapter’s Annual Conference Experience moved to Oakland Marriott City Center from its traditional home in San Francisco this week with a new format. Read More : Educational Support Elevates DEI and Could Alleviate Staffing Issues “This is a business issue,” DeShields said.

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How World of Concrete Pioneered the Return to Big Conventions

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The show took over 632,000 sq. in the still shiny space to learn about new equipment, techniques and trends from more than 1,100 vendors. Planning two mega-shows back-to-back during a pandemic was a learning experience. Read More : Live Shows in Las Vegas Are Back and Beckoning. All-Day Education.

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What to Expect at Cvent Connect 2024 in San Antonio

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A Citywide With a Purpose While the emphasis will be once again on empowering attendees with education about how to manage events more efficiently, it will roll out against the backdrop of a city steeped in deep cultural and historic heritage and a fun San Antonio Riverwalk option for getting out and about.

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Why All Event Planners Need An Entrepreneurial Spirit

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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. They were administrative people or they were in content and education.

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Why is DEI Critical to the Hospitality Industry?

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Out of multiple conversations and in-depth research, the task force passionately unveiled an educational tool to bring awareness of the DEI initiative to ESPA and the hospitality industry overall. DEI impacts the hospitality industry with the three pillars: education, inclusive marketing and supplier diversity.”

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How To Handle Event Problems Like A Boss

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Then, you have to start scouting the venue, vendors, and speakers, with your eyes set on a specific date. 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.

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GameStop – #EventIcons Episode 153

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On top of these impressive facts, they hold an annual trade show and conference with approximately 5000 store owners, 100-200 international partners, 150 different vendor companies and 2000 vendor staff. We consistently come up with fun and creative ideas, and we share those with our vendors.

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