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Why Planners Choose the Pennsylvania Convention Center

Smart Meetings

The venues adaptable spaces provide the flexibility to host everything from massive trade shows to intimate corporate gatherings. As part of ASM Globals pledge to reduce energy consumption by 25% by 2030, the Center also partners with planners to implement green meeting practices.

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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. Agency: Impact XM ).

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New Host Cities Announced for U.S. Travel Association's International Travel Trade Show

Exhibitor Magazine

Travel Association announced today the 2026-2030 host cities for its IPW international travel trade show: Greater Fort Lauderdale, F. WASHINGTON � U.S.

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

Event Marketer

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). And census data shows an “acceleration” happening right now as the next generation is poised to represent 75 percent of the workforce within the next five years.

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The Survey Says: Meetings and Events are Thriving and Evolving

Smart Meetings

billion by 2030.” Respondents also confirm the importance of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences. Accor aims to reduce its own carbon emissions by 46% by 2030, and 5,500 Accor hotels have earned or are currently earning an external sustainability certification.

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How to Make Virtual Events More Interactive and Engaging

Attendease

They are a great option for various types of events, from conferences and trade shows to networking sessions and webinars. between 2023 and 2030, according to Grand View Research statistics. Virtual events offer convenience, cost savings, flexibility, and far fewer overheads and logistics to manage. Interactive Live Streaming.

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ARVO Conference in Seattle Opened Eyes to Lingering International Travel Challenges

Smart Meetings

Last Minute Registration Shuffle Lancey Cowen A recent Maritz study showed that 45% of attendees from 30 trade shows register within four weeks of the event date. I’m working on sourcing 2030, 2034 and 2035 right now,” she said. Cowan tries to plan 10 years ahead.

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