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Circularity: The Biggest Shift for Trade Shows in 2024 

Smart Meetings

Trade shows have been a crucial aspect of the business world for centuries. In the context of trade shows, this means designing the event in a way that minimizes waste and promotes sustainability. Read More : Ditching the Dump Implementing circularity in trade shows is important for several reasons.

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Reinventing Business Models for Events

Smart Meetings

Predictions are that 40% of 2022 events are projected to happen online, there will be a 37% increase in companies’ virtual event spending, and 20% of trade shows will remain virtual. Customers, sponsors, and exhibitors are demanding a different value proposition. But the reality is that 80% of virtual attendance is free.

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Exhibitors In Virtual Events: What Can Drive Their Value?

Endless Events

Unlike many would like to believe, the key to driving value in digital and virtual events is not necessarily cutting-edge technology. Brandt’s mantra of the year is “design first, then think technology” And the same goes for exhibitions. Folks are going to be deciding, is this a trade show that I need to go to?

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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. Have stakeholders demo the technology and practice dry runs. One of the big benefits of hosting a hybrid or virtual trade show is that it’s easy to increase accessibility.

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Event Gamification Guide: Reach Your Event Goals!

Endless Events

This exciting event trend has been around for ages, but thanks to the speedy development of event technology solutions, it has now reached brand new heights. For example, planners can aim to improve networking opportunities , sponsor and exhibitor engagement , session attendance , or brand recognition. Gamified Polling & Feedback.

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Creating Amazing Exhibitor Experiences For Virtual And Hybrid Events

Endless Events

However, when it comes down to sponsors and exhibitors, the name of the game is hardly the same. “Or other technologies have been developed very, very quickly throughout these last six months or so. We’ve got new technologies coming out there, new, innovative ways of approaching this. Well, not anymore!

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How to Turn Your In-Person Event into a Virtual Event

Endless Events

Here at Endless, we frequently produce virtual events managing all of our clients’ technology (from cameras to software, when I say ALL). And what will you do to keep your sponsors happy? Consider Your Sponsors and Exhibitors . This is going to look a lot different than your traditional trade show hall.