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How to Make Virtual Events More Interactive and Engaging

Attendease

Virtual events offer convenience, cost savings, flexibility, and far fewer overheads and logistics to manage. They are a great option for various types of events, from conferences and trade shows to networking sessions and webinars. The global virtual events sector was valued at roughly $78.53

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IMEX Reinforces Prospects of Event Industry Recovery

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Organizers reported 9,000 attendees, including close to 3,000 buyers, and 2,300 exhibiting companies taking part, making it the largest event industry trade show to take place since the start of the Covid pandemic. This is the first major international event industry show for many. Restrictions to entering the U.S.

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A Downsized CES Didn’t Deter These Brands from Engaging Attendees in Person

Event Marketer

In the end, the global trade show, which according to organizers was cut a day short as “an additional safety measure,” drew 40,000 attendees. It was a far cry from the 171,000 who showed up in 2020, making it a disappointing turn of events for a show that tends to serve as an industry health-check. SK TELECOM.

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Are Your Events Evolving for Gen Z? Top Findings from Freeman’s 2024 Event Organizer Trends Report

Event Marketer

But according to new research from Freeman, released October 8 at IMEX, the event industry is not evolving fast enough to meet the needs of the next generation event goer. By 2030, Gen Z will account for 35 percent of the workforce, right behind Millennials (40 percent) and overtaking Gen X (20 percent) and Boomers (5 percent).

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The Survey Says: Meetings and Events are Thriving and Evolving

Smart Meetings

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. billion by 2030.” Respondents also confirm the importance of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences.

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IACC announces partnership with Svenska Möten

Event Industry News

The new IACC member venues will also benefit from access to IACC’s portfolio of events, the organisation’s presence at major trade shows and its alliances with global industry associations including MPI and PCMA. Together our 130+ venues in Sweden have taken the industry lead on the global sustainability goals.

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Sustainability Briefs: 8 Developments in the Greening of Travel and Events

MeetingsNet

April 22 is Earth Day, a time for those in our industry to consider the substantial environmental impact of holding meetings, conventions, and trade shows. On Friday, April 21, the Sustainable Events Forum holds its fourth annual Earth Day for Event People , a free, 90-minute online event from 11:00-12:30 ET.