40 Inspiring Virtual Trade Show Ideas for 2021
Event Age by Swapcard
MAY 4, 2021
We’ve put together a list that is full of practical tips and ideas to help you run a successful virtual trade show, regardless of your experience.
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EventMB
MAY 26, 2022
This follows the November 2021 PCMA announcement of a partnership with JUNO as its official year-round community platform provider. London and New York-based event tech company Glisser raised $4.9 Allseated experienced 120% revenue growth in 2021 and has 120 employees worldwide. December 27, 2021. Glisser Raises $4.9M
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Guide: How to Plan a Successful Product Launch Event
Attendease
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Industry Trade Show. If your brand is up-and-coming, or your industry has a history of running pillar events, consider launching your product at a trade show to capitalize on the larger buzz and media reach available to you. . Regardless of your industry, plenty of opportunities exist at trade shows.
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Your Guide to Events This Year: 12 Ways to Get Your Conferences and Trade Shows Right
CadmiumCD
DECEMBER 29, 2020
To help you get the most out of 2021, we put together a PDF calendar to help you keep your year in order. This year will be a big one and we’re so excited to see what you do with your events in 2021. ” Do yourself a favor and review all the pieces of your 2021 events platform. Brush Up On Your Tech Skills.
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The Challenge of Virtualizing Trade Shows and Exhibit Halls
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Trade shows are the lifeline of many associations but their nature makes them challenging to virtualize — and then monetize. The exhibitions industry watched as the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which hosts CES, the largest annual trade show in the U.S. Illustration by SHOUT). It’s nonsense. It does not exist.
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Tech Mergers Could Simplify Virtual Meeting Management
SmartMeetings
JANUARY 5, 2021
Cisco’s announcement in November that it was buying the virtual interaction company Slido may have been a foreshadowing of event tech mergers to come in 2021 according to event tech experts. The post Tech Mergers Could Simplify Virtual Meeting Management appeared first on Smart Meetings.
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The 2021 Guide To Virtual Conferences (And Why You Might Want to go Hybrid)
SpotMe Blog
MAY 4, 2021
Plus, check out our list of the best virtual events and conferences to attend and be inspired by in 2021. Trade shows. Check out The Best Mobile Conference and Event Apps for Your Hybrid and In-Person Events in 2021. Evaluate your current event tech stack, and research which platforms will support it. Description.
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Digging Deep into Tech: How Brands Showcased Heavy Equipment at MINExpo 2024
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 20, 2024
The world’s largest mining event, MINExpo International 2024 , more than doubled attendance since its last rendition in 2021, bringing about 45,000 attendees, including 2,000 exhibitors from 148 countries to the Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. Spot the robot was on hand, too, for a touch of smile-inducing tech. Have a story idea?
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Tech Meets the Future
SmartMeetings
MAY 27, 2021
From around the world, announcements of dates and places for bringing tech minds together F2F have started to trickle in. She had only joined the company a few months earlier and just attended her first company trade show when she realized she would have to take a step back to reconsider the entire year’s programming.
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What to Expect from Event Safety in 2021
SmartMeetings
DECEMBER 21, 2020
He continued: “Another tool would be people-counting technology within access points of meeting spaces for larger events and trade shows to assist in monitoring occupant loads and giving attendees options to visit less crowded areas during specific times. Which leads us to the next trend Cartotto sees in the near term.
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CES 2021 Is Going Virtual! Now What?
Endless Events
AUGUST 6, 2020
The annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association known as CES has long been considered the digital stage for innovation. From its Westworld-inspired activations to the exciting technology it presents to its tech-savvy audience, CES has consistently been pushing forward.
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Biggest Tech Trade Show CES will go Virtual in 2021
eventplanner
JULY 28, 2020
It's official: CES, the largest technology exhibition in the world, will present the latest digital gadgets in 2021 virtually. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which is organizing the event, has announced that the in-person event will be cancele
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Hybrid Events: A Short-Term Solution or Long-Term Strategy?
Eventmobi
JUNE 23, 2020
The planners will need to know what they are shopping for and how to provide their clients with the correct platform and tech support to run their online portion of the events. It also means adding the tech team to the space and incorporating and embracing the online event timeline. Valerie Bihet, Director, VIBE , Miami, FL.
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Best Venue Management Software of 2021: Reviews of the Top 4 Solutions
Planning Pod
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Four Best Venue Management Software Solutions of 2021. #1 A large library of layout elements, including popular table and chair sizes, furniture, trade show booths and more. The post Best Venue Management Software of 2021: Reviews of the Top 4 Solutions appeared first on Planning Pod Blog. Sign up for a free trial.
Exhibitors In Virtual Events: What Can Drive Their Value?
Endless Events
APRIL 12, 2021
The hosts of Event Tech Podcast, Brandt Krueger and Will Curran, certainly do. This year, however, they had to content with visiting CES 2021 virtually. In this week’s episode, Will and Brandt move away from pure tech talk and talk about virtual events for exhibitors. Events are going to be like movies.
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Why Clubhouse is a Big Deal for Event Planners + 5 Other Tech Stories to Read
Eventsforce
MARCH 11, 2021
Want the lowdown on all things event tech? In this month’s round-up of top event tech stories, we look at the hype behind Clubhouse – the chat-based social media platform that’s been taking the industry by storm. BizBash: 9 Tech Tools That Can Improve Virtual & Hybrid Events. And what can we do better in 2021?
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A win for Vii Events at Event Tech Awards
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Vii Events is The Best Exhibition Technology 2021 according to the ETL awards. Vii Events is the perfect platform for B2B Conferences, Trade Shows, Expos, Charity and Nonprofit events, Awards, Education events, Sales Kickoffs, Products Launches, and HR-related events.
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Virtual Events 2021: The #1 List of Virtual Events and Conferences
Bizzabo
DECEMBER 22, 2020
The most authoritative list of 2021 virtual events and conferences on the internet. Planners have already made their intentions clear, with 93% of event marketers already planning to incorporate virtual events into their strategy in 2021 and beyond. Note: As 2021 goes on, we plan on updating this post regularly. IMPACT 2021.
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The 6 Best Hybrid Event Examples of 2021 (So far)
Bizzabo
MARCH 30, 2021
When Texas opened up in early 2021, event organizers around the world were watching. One conference after another switched over to virtual, postponing all physical events until at least 2021. Although they dialed back the in-person element for 2020, they’re gearing up to get back to hybrid in 2021. Empower 21. Austrian Wine.
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The Best Webinars of 2021 So Far
ePly
AUGUST 30, 2021
With so few hours in the day, it’s been impossible to attend all the webinars you may have wanted to, so that’s why we gathered together some of our best webinars of 2021. Rich Vallaster, Director of Client Relations and The Trade Show Wonk at Personify, shared critical considerations when developing plans for a hybrid 2.0
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Ticker: Regular Updates on Events Taking Place in Person
Event Marketer
APRIL 21, 2021
After announcing, then detracting, plans for a physical show in 2021, CES organizers say the event is back in action for 2022 with a hybrid format. Confirmed brands attending the in-person world’s largest tech conference include Amazon, AT&T, Dell and Google. 5-8, 2022, Las Vegas. Read more here. Read more here.
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Clean Bill of Health
PCMA Convene
AUGUST 28, 2020
The NCBA also used less high-tech methods to keep attendees safe — and safely distanced at “one cow apart.” CattleCon 2021 is scheduled for Feb. Danica Tormohlen was editor at large at Trade Show Executive magazine and is the former editor in chief of EXPO Magazine , and is based in the Kansas City, Missouri metro area.
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Consistency Is Key: Better Brand Management With Astute Review!
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Every once in a while, our hosts Will and Brandt love to bring guests to the Event Tech Podcast and have them talk about an exciting technology or software they’ve developed. Will and Brandt brought him on the Event Tech Podcast to explain what these tools do and how they can be used by event professionals.
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Top 7 Event Management Software Companies
SmartMeetings
MARCH 10, 2017
If you plan events, the Technavio 2017-2021 market research report on global event management software will definitely catch your eye. According to the tech research and advisory company, the market’s seven key players are Cvent, EMS Software, etouches, Eventbrite, Lanyon Solutions, XING Events and Ungerboeck Systems International.
From FX to Ruffles, Brands Weigh in on Contingency Planning for New-era Events
Event Marketer
MAY 16, 2022
I know a lot of tech companies are doing that, and that has served us well.”. A hybrid trade show presence. In 2021, interiors-focused media company Apartment Therapy planned to host an IRL event featuring vignettes styled by a group of top interior designers. Dan Preiss, vp-experiential marketing, Dell.
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Conventions Return to Indianapolis and Las Vegas
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 25, 2022
Las Vegas has also made a grand return while maintaining its title as the number one Trade Show destination. million convention attendees last year as in-person events made a full return in June 2021. for convention business so far this year. . Las Vegas . Las Vegas hosted an estimated 2.2 The George R.
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We’re on the Cusp of the Next Gen of Events
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
This is good news for event and trade show organizers, as “at the end of the day, they still may win out but will have a completely different offering.”. Ali pointed out that Zoom’s fast and (mostly) free video tech platform represents the power of “good enough,” not dissimilar to Napster’s free downloading software.
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Unlock the power of virtual events: Our top 5 webinar topics for 2023.
Expo Pass
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Not only will it save you money by cutting down on all the logistics of hosting trade shows, but it comes with other benefits too. Not only will you be providing value, but you’ll be fostering connections between those in the events space and those in the tech space. Do it for the squirrels.
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Why It Pays to Host Events Where Urban Renewal Is a Priority
EventMB
JUNE 7, 2022
In 2021 alone, Baltimore saw cybersecurity companies DataTribe, Evergreen Advisers, and AllegisCyber all set up offices inside the city — with Port Covington, one of the country’s biggest urban redevelopment projects , being their neighborhood of choice. with a lineup of speakers drawn from the region’s influential decision makers.
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How To Plan A Digital Event
GEVME
APRIL 18, 2021
Virtual conferences Virtual job fairs Virtual Trade shows Online workshops Webinars Virtual fundraisers Live stream. Following are the top 6 ways of how to plan a virtual digital event in 2021. Many platforms allow you to record your event all year long for your audience to refer to it. How To Host A Virtual Event.
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12 Takeaways from the Spring and Summer Virtual Editions of the Experiential Marketing Summit
Event Marketer
JULY 5, 2021
Following a year marked by constant chaos and disruption, the experiential marketing industry came back strong in 2021. Stay tuned for part three of EMS 2021, taking place live and in living color at Chicago’s McCormick Place, Oct. More B-to-B Event Coverage: Introducing the 2021 Dream Team…The Sharpest Minds in B-to-B Events.
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Empower Your Event Team and Energize Your Event with These Trends
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Javits Convention Center, on the other hand, will add up to a million square feet of space by 2021. Tech Trends for Your Next Trade Show. Standing out in a trade show means getting lots of different factors right, and one of them is the technology. New York’s Jacob K. Click To Tweet.
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Winners announced at the AEO Excellence Awards 2022
Event Industry News
JUNE 28, 2022
Other winners included Informa Markets – Decorex 2021, who picked up the Marketing Campaign of the Year award for trade, Quartz Business Media Ltd – World Vape Show Dubai who picked up the award for Best Event Launch and Katherine Parkhouse from FESPA who picked up the Unsung Hero award. Informa Markets – Decorex 2021.
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Event Gamification Guide: Reach Your Event Goals!
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
You can also use gamified challenges to highlight your sponsors or show your audience what matters to you. PCMA EduCon 2021 , for example, hosted a walking challenge to promote fitness and health. Here are some of the most popular ways of implementing gamification at conferences, trade shows, and corporate events.
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ESSA announces winners of its fifth annual awards
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 9, 2022
SKYLINE WHITESPACE – Skyline’s exhaustive list of eco credentials is exemplary from a CO2 absorbing roof, recycling over 90% of their waste and using 100% renewable energy to planting 400 trees via ‘One Tree Planted’ to cover work output in 2021 and donating redundant custom furniture and materials to local charities and schools.
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Event Promotion: 35 Creative Ideas For Your Next Online or Hybrid Event
SpotMe Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Tech Recs for Promoting Your Event. This is true in real life and virtual conferences, trade shows, and other events. It’s 2021; Select Diverse Leaders in Your Industry To Be Speakers and Sit On Panels. Tech Recs for Promoting Your Event. Webinars and virtual events are a tech-heavy endeavor.
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4 Key Considerations When Selling Hybrid Events to Sponsors
Eventsforce
JULY 21, 2021
In fact, a new research study from Eventsforce shows that 58% of organizers are running hybrid events in 2021 – with another 17% in 2022. The physical on-site booth can cater to in-person attendees on the trade show floor, while the virtual booth can help them reach out to a wider international audience.
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The Road to IMEX: 3 Months to Go, and an Outpouring of Interest
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 30, 2021
The main priority is to make sure we have a safe, healthy show,” Bauer said. The number of people who can make the trip will determine the size of the trade show floor. Some major decision points are still to come based on where borders are opening. The largest IMEX gathering in Las Vegas was 13,500 in 2019.
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Code Red! Your Fix-It Guide for Today’s Event Emergencies
SmartMeetings
OCTOBER 25, 2021
Almost three out of four (72 percent) had produced at least one in-person meeting between March 2020 and August 2021. Meeting professionals are finding they need a cordless adjustable driver with laser light and all-day battery pack to tackle the variety of scenarios in a typical 2021 day.
Stop Searching for Absolutes. The Future Belongs to Nuance.
Event Leadership Institute
APRIL 23, 2021
This is getting the most traction in tech companies, as exemplified by Salesforce’s “Work From Anywhere” announcement in February that all employees can choose to continue to work from home. For more thought-provoking insights on event business, strategy, and design, save the date for our upcoming 2021 half-day virtual Summit.
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Here Are The 22 Best Event Platforms To Use In 2022!
Endless Events
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. 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).
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Hybrid Events: Preparing for a Virtual Future
GEVME
JANUARY 21, 2021
According to a survey in The Virtual Event Tech Guide, 62% of event planners agreed that hybrid events are here to stay. With exciting features such as multi-session capabilities, branded event lobbies, real-time audience management, ability to stream to any device, Aventri is here to stay, and the future of events in 2021. .
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Hybrid Events: Preparing for a Virtual Future
GEVME
JANUARY 21, 2021
According to a survey in The Virtual Event Tech Guide, 62% of event planners agreed that hybrid events are here to stay. With exciting features such as multi-session capabilities, branded event lobbies, real-time audience management, ability to stream to any device, Aventri is here to stay, and the future of events in 2021. .
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Hybrid Events: Preparing for a Virtual Future
GEVME
JANUARY 21, 2021
According to a survey in The Virtual Event Tech Guide, 62% of event planners agreed that hybrid events are here to stay. With exciting features such as multi-session capabilities, branded event lobbies, real-time audience management, ability to stream to any device, Aventri is here to stay, and the future of events in 2021. .
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