Conferences that Work

JANUARY 18, 2021

My post Why don’t meeting conferences pay speakers? But of course, by definition, the meeting gets someone with: little or no speaking experience; no track record; and. In addition, we’ve all had to sit through “speakers” who blatantly promote themselves and their companies on our dime and time. an unknown level of expertise.

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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. It’s up to trade-show organizers to keep that spark alive.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Here are our suggested lead times for various types of events: Large-scale events (like conferences and trade shows): 9-18 months in advance. A major drawback of not having a direct decision-maker in such committees is the ensuing lack of definitive direction.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 25, 2023

The annual Event Planner EXPO conference in NYC hosts a wide variety of guest speakers – with past lineups including Martha Stewart, Daymond John, and Mel Robbins. The Event Planner EXPO offers Speaker Series and Fireside Chats (discussion panels) on the trade show floor. IMEX America.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 24, 2023

Guest speakers from top industry organizations, including Tyson Foods, Aria Resort & Casino and MGM Resorts International will be hosting sessions during this year’s show. “We These trends will definitely continue to influence the food and beverage industry.” Benson will be the keynote speaker on day two of the Pizza Expo.

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GEVME

MARCH 15, 2019

Over 5,000 event colleagues, exhibitors, and mentors connected with one another at the Special Event (TSE), the industry’s largest trade show and conference for event professionals. The IMEX America public expo show is a champion in the U.S. The Special Event 1/8–1/1,0 San Diego, CA. September 2019. advertisement industry.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 27, 2023

Photo: Florida Blue) Through her master’s program at FIU, Sosa has had the opportunity to hear from visiting guest speakers and take part in special events, like the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. It definitely is a competitive strategy that offers a competitive advantage.”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

We found, as we talked to people about belonging, there are 912 different definitions for belonging, and we’ve tracked every one of them with a code in the Valuegraphics database,” said Allison. It’s this amazing, qualitative and quantitative mashup.” How are you?”

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Plan Your Meetings

OCTOBER 1, 2018

We settled on two events that charged no registration fee for attendees, thinking we’d save much of our meagre marketing budget by walking the trade show floor and handing out literature about our company. RELATED STORY: 8 top tips: Land quality leads at trade shows. Some were veteran suitcasers. I have a recommendation.

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Eventmobi

APRIL 5, 2018

Putting your event content in an event app makes it easily accessible to your attendees on their phones (which they will definitely not lose, as opposed to a paper program). Adding other areas like a trade show floor might create more uncertainty, if not clearly outlined and communicated to your guests.

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Eventscase Blog

APRIL 10, 2025

This includes guidance on how to divide workflows for each audience type, manage speakers, integrate technology, and define the key roles required within your team. Download the Definitive Guide to Hybrid Events At Eventscase, we have created a detailed and practical guide to help you design and deliver successful hybrid events.

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e2m.live

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This aspect is particularly true while hosting a virtual expo or virtual trade shows. 8 Must-Haves for a Virtual Trade Show Platform. Thus, incorporating an interactive lobby page can prove especially beneficial if you are conducting a virtual expo or virtual trade shows. Event Registration Automation.

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Eventtia

APRIL 4, 2025

Have speakers at your event? million dollars on trade shows. From venue bookings to speakers, there are many different costs associated with events. Hiring a vendor or speaker outside of your budget could reduce your profits – and potentially block your event from going ahead as planned.

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Canadian Special Events

MARCH 18, 2025

Over 1,500 event professionals will come together for a festival-style trade show, thought leadership sessions, and immersive networking experiences. About the Canadian Event Awards Founded over 28 years ago, the Canadian Event Awards are the definitive mark of excellence in Canadas event and hospitality industry.

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Eventmobi

JULY 19, 2022

Pri-Med Canada is the flagship conference and trade show of Diversified Communications ULC; the Canadian division of global media company, Diversified Communications. Everyone could just type their question into their phones and the speaker would see the question. Pri-Med Canada. The Person Behind the Magic. Interactive Maps.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 17, 2021

Before the pandemic, we would exhibit at trade shows. We’re going to exhibit at a trade show this year, and we all know that the attendance is going to be slashed. The speaker will be joining from the UK and will take questions live so that the on-site attendees will have a great experience.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 22, 2024

Released in early January, the 2024 Trends Report: Attendee Intent and Behavior from trade-show, exhibit, and event-production agency Freeman addresses the key factors that influence people’s decisions to attend in-person events and their satisfaction with those events.

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Expo Pass

JULY 11, 2022

Maybe you gravitate to tech conferences and panel-focused events, or maybe you’re more into trade shows with lots of vendors. It’s a lot of work, and no day will ever be the same, but it will definitely be an adventure! You’ll also be able to pick from tons of different types of events to create. Travel more – a lot more.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Apart from its inherent coolness factor, such a 3D live telepresence not only saves costs of travel but also gets you speakers who may otherwise be unable to make it to your event. Admittedly, it may end up being more expensive than virtual-only events, but it will definitely be more affordable than large scale physical events.

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Socio Events

OCTOBER 11, 2022

An event plan typically covers: Budget Venue Target audience Event date and details Event promotion Sponsors, vendors, speakers, and special guests. Today, there are three types of events that can be planned: In-person events: Traditional face-to-face gatherings, such as a trade show, conference, or corporate event.

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GEVME

JULY 21, 2021

Almost every event imaginable can be conducted virtually including trade shows, conferences, career expos, corporate events, etc. No matter what the software, they will have some typical features such as: – A video playback to view the event live, such as a performance, or a presentation from a live speaker.

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GEVME

JULY 21, 2021

Almost every event imaginable can be conducted virtually including trade shows, conferences, career expos, corporate events, etc. No matter what the software, they will have some typical features such as: – A video playback to view the event live, such as a performance, or a presentation from a live speaker.

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Socio Events

JANUARY 26, 2023

Download the case study In-person events Many people prefer to attend a trade show, conference, seminar, or workshop in person. Trade shows Trade show, trade fair, exhibition—all of these are synonyms for the same type of event.

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Gallus Events

MAY 11, 2020

As one of my speakers said during my last online event: “to get to the next level you will have to pay at the next level” Everyone is heading online……… So here they are: The five best online training courses for online events. PCMA have offered certification in online events for several years.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Today, we’ll explore the definition of gamification, why you should add it to your event strategy, and how to best implement it based on various event goals. Here are some of the most popular ways of implementing gamification at conferences, trade shows, and corporate events. Let’s dive right in!

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

But first, a quick definition. Your keynote speaker requests that you ask about their availability and schedule their appearance three months in advance. 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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Socio Events

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This can be confusing because, by definition, the word “live” describes something that’s happening in real-time. It usually means that live events – such as conferences, trade shows, and workshops – also have an online or virtual component. While the difference may seem obvious, there’s a bit of a misnomer here.

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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

MARCH 24, 2020

This is the show where you bring out all your new products”, explains Mark. “And the public relations before a trade show nowadays you can’t just drop it on the day of the trade show, they’ll never be seen. And so I said to my team, “Hey, let’s do a virtual trade show.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Negotiate contracts with various vendors, hotels, caterers, and speakers. The right speakers can bring life to an event. It could be a motivational speaker or a subject matter expert. Get a video recording of speakers’ previous presentations and make sure they are apt for the event and good at content delivery.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 5, 2021

If your physical trade show is heavily reliant on demonstrations, sensory buying, or a face-to-face sales process, will it make sense to try and replicate it virtually? Instead, create FOMO from shared moments — like a novel discovery by an industry-leading expert, a discussion with the keynote speaker, or a celebrity Q&A.

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Hubilo Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

With an interesting lineup of speakers and inspiring exhibitors, it will be an immensely enjoyable lesson for event professionals on networking and education at events. It is the event industry’s largest conference and trade show platform for event professionals. The Special Event . National Planning conference 2019.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 12, 2020

Just open up Google and you will find a massive amount of trade shows, concerts, and sports events canceling daily. ” In summary, the short and definitive answer to the question on this blog post from my perspective is: Yes, technology will save the trade show and live events business. Let me elaborate a bit.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Trade Shows - Trade shows give companies in a specific industry the opportunity to showcase their products and services. Whereas most conferences are open to the public, trade shows usually require a screening process for buyers, company reps, and press. CES (Consumer Electronics Show). Orlando, FL.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

How meetings can beat the loneliness epidemic In my first full year as a member of the meetings and events industry, I’ve had the immense privilege of attending numerous events, conferences and trade shows. Each definition includes inspirational quotes, then practical steps towards application.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

A great team definitely makes all the difference. Selecting speakers, sessions, and topics. How you design and market a large trade show is much different than how you design and market a shareholder conference. No matter if they’re old and timeless or modern and cheesy, the sentiment of these sayings is true.

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e2m.live

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The scope of a virtual event can include multiple formats such as tutorials, webinars, interviews, conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, remote team meetings, live occasions to name a few. This aspect commences in the planning stage itself and should definitely be a part of every decision you take following that.

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