Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

Check out the largest trade show with over 300 exhibitors. Spend the day meeting vendors and attending sessions. Browse the trade show floor all day for demos and deals. The Excellence Awards ceremony celebrates top event organizers in the evening.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2019

Do it Best , a co-op hardware company that has been holding its biannual trade show in Indianapolis for several decades, works closely with Visit Indy , the city’s CVB, as well as other partners. For example, consider organizing a charitable or community-focused activity, and purchase from local vendors whenever possible.

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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. From selecting the right vendors to managing on-site operations, every detail plays a vital role in delivering a smooth and impactful conference.

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Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

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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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

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. Creating an ideal attendee experience is almost second nature to her.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

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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Endless Events

OCTOBER 24, 2018

So what I want to do is talk to you a little bit how you can save money when it comes to that hotel wifi and for your events and how you can get by making sure you’re getting exactly what you need for the right price and that you’re not forced, again, into any conversations where you have to choose one vendor just to save $30,000, right?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

Thousands of event professionals and leading third-party planners already rely on Reposite for their vendor sourcing needs and now they will be part of Cvent’s supplier discovery and coordination engine that sources more than $16 billion in 2023.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

They started having frank conversations with partners working on the next three years of events and vendors who had submitted RFPs, but had not been selected. “An Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers. Construction delays at America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Is it worth paying duties on that?

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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. Identify community organizations and establish vendor and supplier relationships. I’ve been to trade shows before, but nothing as big as this one.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

Read More : MPI NCC ACE: Less Trade Show; More Idea Exchanges Corporate culture recognizes the importance of a diverse workplace with equal representation to service successful events with staff that proudly represent various ages, races, genders and socio-economic statuses reflective of a broader audience.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The issue is that some costs, like labor or third-party vendors, are tricky to calculate. So, if you spent $25,000 on a trade show that brought in $50,000: $50,000 – $25,000 = $25,000. Remember to factor in all of your expenses, so you have a better idea of your actual event ROI. Gross Profits – Costs] / Costs X 100.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

I wish someone made an introduction to a better vendor. We have an initial board, but we’re currently interviewing other great trade-show luminaries who want to join the group. “When I started there were lots of things I wish someone told me not to do,” Topalian, who directed the debut of New York ComicCon in 2006, says.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Read More: 4 Contingency Planning Scenarios You Need to Prepare For Today Meeting Planners Plan Ahead Lisa Miller, VP of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove Hargrove made up the event production team for this year’s WCF. Smart Meetings spoke with Vice President of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove, Lisa Miller.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. This is stimulation overload,” she said, indicating the trade show floor around her. “By

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The Exhibition Buyer’s Guide is one of the best resources for those looking for suppliers for trade shows, exhibits, and similar events. It packs everything from design ideas to technologies, turning it into a must-have bridge between vendors and buyers. Trade Show Lessons: Learning From Failure and Success.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Almost three decades later, SXSW is a household name among trade shows, conferences, and events. And I say project management because a technical project manager knows enough technology to be able to work with your vendors in a smart way. How did they do it? The Evolution Of SXSW: It Started With Snail Mail.

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Creative Group Inc

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Trade shows are good for business. By attracting participants who are interested in your product, trade shows pull in naturally vetted target audiences and create a productive selling environment. The solution, for now, is to reinvest in a virtual trade show. Ready to design a virtual trade show?

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Hotel Engine

JULY 6, 2022

Then you must not be regularly attending trade shows. Take a weekend to immerse yourself in the latest and greatest new ideas and cutting-edge inventions, while networking and creating valuable connections with vendors and fellow industry professionals. Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Supply Show of the Southeast.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A Needed Partnership Shawn Anderson, divisional vice president of sales and marketing with Remington Hospitality, agrees, “There is great opportunity to collaborate with local businesses, sponsors and vendors to create mutually beneficial relationships that enhance attendees’ experiences.”

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Endless Events

MARCH 23, 2020

Brandt brings up how expo halls tend to get so loud, and how great it would be for vendors to get away from all of that. On this note, Will recalls how they’ve talked about “how they love how people could literally go walk the entire trade show floor and switch between sessions as they’re going along.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

These platforms help you manage online events from beginning to end, from conferences and summits to sales kickoffs and trade shows. . For example, if you plan to hold a lot of virtual trade shows, you probably want to look for a platform that makes it easy for attendees and vendors to interact.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 24, 2023

The event’s concierge team will curate a Matchmaking Lounge on the exhibit floor, pairing buyers with $10 million annual budgets or more with vendors based on recommendations. Inclusion of gluten-free, allergen-free, vegan and vegetarian options is visible in the list of vendors and menus of what is available during the event.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Here are some other ways this master planning guide can help: You can get on the same page with vendors and caterers well in advance. Add vendor timelines. Large events like conferences and trade shows require more planning on their part as well, so you can set them up for success by giving them as much information as you can.

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Stova

JANUARY 9, 2025

The success of a trade show isnt just about attendee satisfaction; its also about creating an environment where exhibitors can thrive. Imagine youre hosting a tech-focused trade show. Any questions. Traditionally, this depends on your ability to attract qualified buyers and get them to engage with your exhibitors.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 22, 2025

” Julia Catanese, CMP, Senior Meetings, Events, and Trade Shows Planner, Cardinal Health I would make sustainability a fundamental aspect of every event. This would mean mandatory practices like zero-waste policies, sourcing from local vendors, and ensuring venues meet green certifications.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The possibilities are truly endless when designing a custom floor plan for your Remo event that immerses attendees to any imaginable location (trade show floor, the moon, the beach, relaxing networking lounge). Grip makes it very easy to show interest in other attendees and participating vendors.

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SITE

JUNE 23, 2021

Mary started in the Business Events industry almost 30 years ago, working initially in Sales Administration before an opening became available for a Meeting & Trade Show Coordinator. Professionally, she says she has learned so much from colleagues, vendor partners and corporate and industry leaders. What a legend!

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Trade Shows and Fairs Trade shows and fairs bring together multiple brands and industry players in one place. Participating in trade shows gives your brand direct access to interested buyers. Try online interactive meetings, virtual trade shows, or hybrid events. And the results?

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 20, 2023

million square feet of total facility space— including 200K square feet of outdoor event space; versatile ballrooms for spectacular gala events; arena seating for 7,500; and one million square feet of exhibit space— so even the largest trade shows or mega-events can go off without a hitch. The center boasts a stunning 1.8

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

“It’s blown my mind how every year there are more and more and more vendors when it comes to the technology side for events. Let us paint a picture for you: “It’s this massive trade show floor with these incredible, beautiful booths, and a lot of creativity. And he showed me. And a lot of variety.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With event technology, it is now possible to host virtual events, conferences, and trade shows, and reach a larger audience globally. Use Event Technology to Engage Your Sponsors and Vendors Utilizing event technology can go a long way in engaging not just attendees, but also sponsors and vendors.

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MeetingPool

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

With the majority of attendees bring smartphones to events, and many trade show vendors and presenters doing the same, high-quality wi-fi has become an expectation at any venue.

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MeetingPool

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Additionally, you want to make sure your sponsors and trade show vendors get the attention they deserve. As an event professional, you know how crucial it is to keep your attendees engaged, especially between sessions and speakers.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Expertise and infrastructure Event planners can be assured that the local pros that help those mega events go off without a hitch are ready to do the same for their grand-scale trade shows and conventions.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2018

While most people are going to attend a conference or trade-show to network and interact, the swag they’re handed at the registration desk can go a long way in building brand affinity and adding value. People attending an industry trade show ? After all, w ho doesn’t like getting free stuff?

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