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Due to the serious nature of the conversations, solutions and sessions presented, that can translate to a buttoned-up, clinical approach to the design and attendee experiencebut not at VMX 2025. Steps behind the figure let attendees hover above them as the third dog in the trench coat tower.
One of our favorite perks of covering tradeshows is exploring whats happening around the exhibit floor throughout the year, tracking next-level innovation in translating business objectives to immersive storytelling and, frankly, just getting our minds blown. Meeting Space with a Vibe No more four white walls with a door.
Welcome to this month’s exhibit industry news digest for corporate tradeshow marketers, featuring intel on research, trends, people and company updates. Starting in Spring 2025, the project will focus on modernizing the hotel’s expansive 85,000-plus square feet of meeting space.
Travel Association has designated April 3 as Global Meetings Industry Day, an annual international event celebrating the major impact meetings, conferences, tradeshows and exhibitions have on people, businesses and communities. Today, GMID is championed by Meetings Mean Business as part of U.S. Travel Association.
As vp of startup programming and investments, she oversees the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP tradeshow and events program, among other aspects. We have over 180 startups, but we can only bring so many to a show, so we filmed their 30-second pitches and grouped the content to showcase the full spectrum. Have a story idea?
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At CES 2025, Accenture invited clients and guests to explore the AI-powered future, showcasing the power of new technologies, reinventionand trustthrough experiences that broke through even at the largest tech show of the year. Along with business-focused engagement, the area offered a place of respite from the busy show floor.
Event Marketers 2025 B-to-B Dream has been unveiled. Conferences and tradeshows in my industry are critical, and I was surprised how critical these shows were when I first got into med device, she says. If you dont do the shows, you may as well be invisible.
RX Global UK Managing Director, Kerry Prince, will explore the opportunities for the UK exhibition and tradeshow sector while some of the UKs leading business events destinations will contribute to a session, moderated by VisitBritain/Meet Englands Paul Black, on the changing role of Convention Bureaux.
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We love the show’s creative approach and how both attendees and exhibitors are well looked after at the show! I look forward to seeing what the show team has in store for 2025!’ Its a brilliant way to start the year, and I cant wait to see what they have planned for 2025!”
For many meeting professionals, taking a well-deserved breath after a year of planning large conventions, attending the International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE) Expo! Known as The Show for Shows, the education, tradeshow floor and networking brought together solutions and inspiration.
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The Canadian Event Awards (CEA) , Canadas most esteemed recognition program for live events, experiential marketing, and hospitality, is proud to announce the 2025 award finalists. View the full list of 2025 finalists here. The 2025 Canadian Event Awards Gala would not be possible without the support of our incredible sponsors.
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” Julia Catanese, CMP, Senior Meetings, Events, and TradeShows 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. 12-15 in Houston, Texas.
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Skift Take: The exhibition industry is expecting an almost 20% increase in revenue for 2025. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Driving the bulk of the growth are emerging markets, and almost half of exhibition companies worldwide are looking to expand their workforce.
Business travel demand is also strong, due in part to the need for r emote workers to fly to meet with coworkers and clients. Just don’t call it a tradeshow,” he advised. I don’t foresee association consolidations happening before 2025. A day of reconning may be coming for hotels,” Meyer said.
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Attendees can expect to meet with industry leading suppliers and manufacturers ahead of what is shaping up to be an incredibly busy 2022. With demand for event kit expected to be high, a visit to the show is essential in securing the products and services needed to deliver events next year.
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