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7 Trends for Post-Pandemic Expos and Trade Shows

Traveler's Q

The pandemic brought on a tumultuous time for the expo and trade show industry. Most companies had to reluctantly default to remote operations during the lockdowns. Now that corporate travel has mostly resumed, event planners are working to make expos and trade shows better than ever.

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IMEX America 2021: Back In Las Vegas!

Endless Events

For us, it’s time to do business and reunite in person at one of the biggest and most exciting trade shows in our industry: IMEX! Everyone was looking forward to going to IMEX America 2021, especially since the iconic trade show was canceled last year due to COVID. I thought they did a great job.

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When Do Event Pros Need to Start Thinking about the Metaverse?

Smart Meetings

For almost two years, most of the world has been working remotely. Are you giving your staff the option to work remotely or not? 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?

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Shed the Masks and Bring in the Sound and Lighting

Smart Meetings

Any in-person events going forward will likely be “ hybrids ” with a smaller in-person live audience with a larger virtual or remote audience. This will require solid production, formatting, timing and execution in order to include the remote audience and participants in a coordinated, seamless and inclusive way. Winners and Losers.

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How To Handle Event Problems Like A Boss

Endless Events

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. Communication lines should always be kept open, especially if you have contractors and remote staff on your side.

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Improve Virtual Events, Event Planning Certification and More

Endless Events

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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The Evolution of Meetings: Lessons for Navigating a Hybrid Future

Smart Meetings

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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