Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2021

Many in Southern Nevada saw the return to higher leisure occupancy levels as practice for when conventions re-open the trade show doors this month. The SEMA Car show is usually one of the largest to visit the city each year. Now they are preparing to expand to larger groups. “We Conventioneers Return. Proven Safe.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 31, 2018

The Trade Show, from the Eyes of Attendees. For any attendee, the trade show and its booths will always be the center of attention. You should also consider how the attendees move not just when inside the trade show, but also while in different segments of the city. Doing Online Registration Right.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2020

Matthew is the Managing Director and co-founder of Your Stand Builder , an award-winning company that “revolutionizes the way companies all around the world prepare for their exhibitions” So who better than him to teach us how to create amazing exhibitor experiences for virtual and hybrid events? Press play and join the chat!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

In a nod to the viability of the trade show in the future, 150 were first-time exhibitors. Read More : Tales from Las Vegas: Jewelry Trade Shows and LVCC’s Comeback. The convention center helped with protocol-friendly, individually packed and served food preparation. A Sustainable Focus. It is a human endeavor.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

This week, we have a few tips for making your trade show booth stand out and managing your social media better. Trade Show Tips for the New Year. Going on a trade show this 2018? You’d better come prepared. We all want our audiences to feel special when they come to our events.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2018

This Checklist Could Save Your Trade Show. Trade shows are intensely competitive. It also includes a complete breakdown of how to prepare the perfect booth, while also giving tips for preparing for emergencies. Tech up Your Display for Your Next Trade Show. Click To Tweet.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By being prepared for any last-minute disruptions, you can go into your event confident that you and your team will know how to handle anything thrown at you. Hargrove, however, was prepared with a swift response. Smart Meetings spoke with Vice President of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove, Lisa Miller.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2022

Imagine attending a trade show online, from home. Do you want to be immersed in the show floor in Vegas for hours on end, wearing a headset, or pick and choose which virtual booths to enter? So for now, keep that site visit to Vegas, and be prepared to host in-person events for a few more years.

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Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

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. Tell us your favorite tips to prepare for event problems below! Click To Tweet. The Event Engagement Guide.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2018

Wipe the Rust off Those Trade Show Tools. Training is an important part of exhibitions since they prepare your team throughout the off-season to deal with the rigors of the events themselves. This guide goes back to the trade show basics that every event prof needs to be aware of. And we’re also here to help!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

A detailed report prepared by MeetGreen explained how the largest industry event made progress toward its Net Zero Carbon Events goal while pointing to even more improvements IMEX and other event organizers can make in the future. IMEX America Moves Toward a Sustainable Events Future IMEX America 2022 was the greenest one yet.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Is the events industry more prepared for a future emergency? We thought this would be a good time to reflect on what the shift means and how all of that forced education will prepare us better for whatever comes next. Are we better or less prepared for whatever next disruption comes to the hospitality industry?

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Techsytalk

JUNE 22, 2020

Eventex Connect, the online trade show for virtual meetings and events, announced Liz King Caruso one of the Top 50 Virtual Meetings & Events Innovators in the industry today. The list acknowledges the growing importance of virtual events and the people who stand out with their creativity, vision, and innovative approach.

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ADMEI

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Because, according to SITE’s latest IT&ME Survey of corporate event organizers, 81% say trade shows like IMEX are the best way to make new connections. It's much easier to prepare for a few targeted meetings than to navigate a sea of strangers. Come prepared with a few go-to conversation starters.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2024

This space includes an unlimited snack and beverage bar, serving meals prepared by a Convene executive chef, and café seating. Its easy-to-navigate space can function for conferences with room for mainstage sessions and breakouts, as well as trade shows, exhibitions and large receptions.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

8 was the grand opening of IMEX America 2024 , with a jaw-dropping trade show, unexpected meetups with good friends and exciting announcement after exciting announcement. I’ve been to trade shows before, but nothing as big as this one. Tuesday, Oct. I was a little overwhelmed. Only a little! Who am I kidding.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

Do we work with partners to provide something for the trade show that we wouldn’t normally bring ourselves?” At Moscone Center in San Francisco in 2023 , plans called for a four-day build-out to prepare the stage. The team was constantly asking, “Does that make sense? Is it worth paying duties on that?

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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. This timeline ensures both the production team and speakers are adequately prepared, contributing to a smooth event flow.

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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. That way, they can prepare their content accordingly. It’s one of the most powerful forms of marketing.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

The real magic behind the process is how everything is prepared in advance, starting June of the year before. A veteran audio technician takes us through the entire process, this is a thorough example that preparation is everything in events. Preparation is everything in events. Click To Tweet. Is it event technology?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2022

So, if you spent $25,000 on a trade show that brought in $50,000: $50,000 – $25,000 = $25,000. The problem is that you spend a lot of time and money preparing for this event, and those costs count against how much revenue you take home. You can use this formula to calculate the ROI percentage: . Brand Awareness.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Trade Shows: Showcasing the latest products, services, and technologies, trade shows provide a platform for businesses to connect with potential customers and partners. Registration and Check-In: Streamline the registration process to minimize wait times and provide a warm welcome to attendees.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 21, 2020

Lead Retrieval App for Trade Shows. Are you prepared to collect lead info in the hallways, at the networking cocktail, or elsewhere? With a lead retrieval app for trade shows like Experient’s SWAP app, you can gain leads anywhere and immediately add them to your main list. Immediate Automated Trade Show Follow-up.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Preparing for the Exam In 2004, when Meeting Professionals International (MPI) held their EMEA Conference in Berlin, Mahmoud was working as director of conventions at the Berlin Convention Office. “Now I live in two very international cities, and my professional job gives me the opportunity to bring people together,” she says.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

It lasted a week, with preparations starting a year in advance, involving everyone across all departments. They collaborated closely with external suppliers and the Global IHG Trade Shows team to tailor the event spaces to event needs. The hotel hosted 250 ambassadors of the InterContinental Hotel Group.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

So, put on your comfiest pajamas, set your slippers by your bed and prepare to wake up nice and slow, savoring your favorite brand of beans or cuppa joe. Seriously— Coffee Fest , the B2B trade show for coffee professionals, is coming to Indianapolis in May 2019. This Saturday, Sept. We’ll provide the reading materials.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Morial Convention Center , while Pavlovich is director of corporate and trade show sales at New Orleans & Company ; together, they have more than 60 years of industry experience. A detailed history of an event’s annual performance gives planners a major asset to share with a city while preparing.

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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2021

“Exhibitors can not only see that someone stopped and looked at their trade show display, but how they felt as they looked at it. It’s not that any one thing is going to happen in the future, but rather you try and be prepared for as many different outcomes as possible.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Almost three decades later, SXSW is a household name among trade shows, conferences, and events. Well, they were well prepared. The iconic guest takes us back to the year 1996 when business was still done via snail mail and CD ROMs ruled the world. How did they do it? The Evolution Of SXSW: It Started With Snail Mail.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

As I prepared to review the venue’s meeting spaces, room set options, and traffic patterns, I thought about how, today, competent logistics are the new meeting minimum. My work at a pre-con is different from that of a typical meeting planner since I focus on the meeting’s design and facilitation.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Its contemporary style and spacious layout allow for various configurations, accommodating everything from trade shows and conferences to banquets and galas. With 24 separate breakout/meeting rooms, the OCC ensures ample space for smaller gatherings and workshops.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 24, 2024

Representative Image Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is preparing for its biggest ever Cruise360 Australasia conference on August 30, with record numbers of travel agents and cruise leaders expected to converge in Sydney for the industry’s most important gathering of the year.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

of flexible exhibit, meeting and function space ideal for conventions, trade shows, exhibits, meetings or sporting competitions. Decadent pastries and baked goods are prepared fresh daily by our executive chef. Tech Services Abound. The grounds are equipped with the latest in technology and boast more than 225,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

The grounds are equipped with the latest in technology and boast more than 225,000 square feet of flexible exhibit, meeting and function space ideal for conventions, trade shows, exhibits, meetings or sporting competitions. Decadent pastries and baked goods are prepared fresh daily by our executive chef. Tech Services Abound.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

The grounds are equipped with the latest in technology and boast more than 225,000 square feet of flexible exhibit, meeting and function space ideal for conventions, trade shows, exhibits, meetings or sporting competitions. Decadent pastries and baked goods are prepared fresh daily by our executive chef. Tech Services Abound.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

The grounds are equipped with the latest in technology and boast more than 225,000 square feet of flexible exhibit, meeting and function space ideal for conventions, trade shows, exhibits, meetings or sporting competitions. Decadent pastries and baked goods are prepared fresh daily by our executive chef. Tech Services Abound.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

The layoffs are a visible sign of preserving capital and preparing for slower growth and lower valuations. Trade Shows may have to rethink their value proposition. Holmen describes Splash as an in-person-first company with virtual capabilities and is excited about the level of experimentation he is seeing in ballrooms today.

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