A Future Vision for Trade Shows
EventMB
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
As organizers look to adapt to a new reality, industry leaders share their thoughts on the trade shows of the future. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings
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A Viable Net-Zero Trade Show Booth
EventMB
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Skift Take: Creating fully carbon-neutral trade shows may still be a mirage, but exhibitors wanting to cut their carbon emissions can now realistically do so. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Here is one example of how to be a green exhibitor.
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Five Trending Topics Around Sustainable Exhibits and Trade Show Experiences
Event Marketer
MARCH 15, 2024
Questions about sustainability in booth design often trigger two responses: We’ve been doing it for a while (aluminum structures, rentals, recycling carpet) and Clients don’t want to pay for it. The resulting recommendations on sustainable booth design are due later this year. At the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Phoenix (Jan.
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Trade Show Booths: 100 Best Ideas for 2022
EventMB
MAY 22, 2022
In this extensive guide to trade show booths, we provide ten creative examples in each of the following categories: 1 Trade show booth ideas for small budgets. Trade show booth ideas that attract visitors. Creative trade show booth ideas. Trade show booth ideas: 10×10.
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Save Money and Trees: How to Run Sustainable Events
Attendease
MAY 1, 2019
With attention to detail and an open mind, it is possible to run a more sustainable event without blowing your budget on pricey “green” alternatives. Affiliate your event with hotels that have their own sustainability programs in place. Educating Attendees on Sustainable Best Practices. Here’s how to do it. Image Source ).
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Sustainability of Corporate Events
GEVME
DECEMBER 11, 2019
According to CWT Meetings & Events Future Trends Report, the Sustainable Events, the focus on sustainability in the world of corporate events will only continue to increase. How GEVME helps to run sustainable events. We’ve estimated that the paper waste at one trade show for 50,000 attendees is 100 tons.
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Roundup: 10 Things We Loved in Trade Shows in 2024
Event Marketer
DECEMBER 15, 2024
One of our favorite perks of covering trade shows 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.
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Trade Show Industry Updates: News, Data, Trends
Event Marketer
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
Welcome to this month’s exhibit industry news digest for corporate trade show marketers, featuring intel on research, trends, people and company updates. The integration with Tempest will enable business events strategists to identify destinations and venues that meet their needs and criteria.
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Trade Show Industry Updates: News, Data, Trends
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Welcome to this month’s exhibit industry news digest for corporate trade show marketers, featuring intel on research, trends, people and company updates. As part of the Rubbish AI pilot program, convention center staff can quickly document what items are left in landfill containers and on the show floor.
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Save Money and Trees: How to Run Sustainable Events
Attendease
MAY 30, 2024
With attention to detail and an open mind, it’s possible to run a more sustainable event without blowing your budget on pricey “green” alternatives. How to Run a Sustainable Event: 6 Tips Ready to make your events greener without breaking the bank? Plan your event with sustainability in mind from the jump Planning is your superpower.
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Save Money and Trees: How to Run Sustainable Events
Attendease
MAY 30, 2024
With attention to detail and an open mind, it’s possible to run a more sustainable event without blowing your budget on pricey “green” alternatives. How to Run a Sustainable Event: 6 Tips Ready to make your events greener without breaking the bank? Plan your event with sustainability in mind from the jump Planning is your superpower.
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The High Cost of Hybrid
Velvet Chainsaw
MARCH 15, 2021
Doing the same old meeting is familiar and comfortable but the opportunity to develop a refreshed event strategy that embraces the power of f2f and digital delivery is imperative. I question if the synchronous hybrid meetings, as many envision now, are sustainable.
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Circularity: The Biggest Shift for Trade Shows in 2024
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Trade shows have been a crucial aspect of the business world for centuries. Jack Macleod For the last 15-20 years, green meetings and organized gatherings aimed at minimizing negative impacts on the environment have been a concept, but in 2020, after the Covid-19 pandemic, they became a widespread topic in the events industry.
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How to Plan a Sustainable Event
GEVME
JANUARY 27, 2020
While people love spending their time in such places, the organizers do not really place sustainability as the anchor of organizing such events. The concept of sustainability has been around for a long time but now it has become the need of the hour so that each one of us can do our bit in making an impact on the environment.
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Outdoor Retailer Teases New Trade Show Format and Events Coming in 2024
Event Marketer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
You have to meet the consumer where they’re at and let them be part of that process.” Sean Smith, Show Director, Outdoor Retailer OR’s 2024 format will include a Hosted Buyer program, Design + Innovation Show and Outdoor Adventure X festival. “In this industry, everybody’s a participant.
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Sustainable Growth with Hybrid Events
GEVME
OCTOBER 10, 2020
Following we will discuss how companies can have sustainable hybrid events within and outside their organization. A hybrid event can be of many types; it could be a conference, a seminar, meeting, etc. Conferences – A conference would mainly be a formal meeting for members within the organization. Improved Return on Investment.
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How to Pick the Right Venue for Sustainable Events
Eventmobi
JUNE 3, 2019
And one of the first steps you can take when organizing your events is choosing a venue that is in line with values of sustainability. After all, venues are the ones that dictate a lot of the choices with their supply and management practices, so if you find the right venue, making your event sustainable will become a much easier task.
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10 Event Sustainability Ideas to Implement Right Now
Event Marketer
MAY 16, 2022
We tend to think of event sustainability in terms of large, sweeping efforts that require big budgets and run the risk of disrupting the attendee experience. So we broke down a mix of 10 b-to-b and b-to-c sustainability ideas to implement at your next event. Partnering with sustainability-focused vendors is a good place to start.
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Trade Show Ideas For Better Planning, Payments, and Promotions
Endless Events
JUNE 22, 2018
Running out of trade show ideas for improving your B2B events? If you want to see your trade show attendance and exhibitor count to grow, you need to focus on the experience of the show. Of course, your event has to run smoothly so as not to distract attendees from why they are in the trade show in the first place.
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2017 Association Trends that Impact Travel, Trade Shows & Hotels
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
For professional associations and meeting planners, membership does have its privileges. As 2017 gets underway, what are the top trends to watch out for if you’re in the meeting planning industry? Here are key takeaways that could impact the travel, trade show and hospitality industries.
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Tips from the Trenches: 10 (Mostly) Tried and True Exhibitor Booth Ideas
Eventmobi
APRIL 10, 2024
However, turning attendees into qualified leads for your organization requires more than just nabbing a prime spot on the show floor and hoping people flock to your booth. In order to attract more foot traffic, book more meetings, and capture more leads, you need to find creative ways to stand out from the crowd.
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6 Signs You Have Found an Effective Corporate Event Sponsor
Eventmobi
AUGUST 21, 2024
Whether you’re hosting a product launch, school fundraiser , trade show, or another event entirely, we’ll help you identify sponsors that are sure to support you. They should genuinely care about your event’s success and want you to meet your goals. Sustainable business practices. Let’s dive right in!
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How Technology Continues to Help Improve Sustainability at Events
MeetingPool
MAY 24, 2017
One of the earliest improvements in regards to events and sustainability was the option for using significantly less paper during conferences, trade shows, and other meetings. As ticketing […].
The Future of Exhibiting: An experts’ prediction on what the trade show floor will look like after COVID-19
Event Industry News
MAY 5, 2020
With shows postponed until the end of the year, it’s looking like a hugely busy final quarter for many businesses involved in the events supply chain. That being said, it will likely go through a period of adjustment before the trade show floor looks anything like we remember. But that won’t necessarily be the case.
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IMEX 2022 ‘Pathways to Clarity’ Showcased Sustainability and Mental Wellness
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) powered Smart Monday and morning keynotes as part of a 20-year partnership that was formally extended through 2025. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz.
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Building a Circular Economy in Events: How Two Major Meetings Reimagined Sustainability
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Attendees volunteered in the Sustainability Hub at Greenbuild in Philadelphia, PA. Some venues say which I very much appreciate Were not there yet, when it comes to meeting Greenbuilds standards for managing waste and F&B, she said. Gilham said the message is conveyed that its a sustainability not a budgetary decision.
CES 2025: Five Things to Know About HERE Technologies’ Sustainability Strategy
Event Marketer
JANUARY 15, 2025
Designed at a precise 17-degree angle to meet the gaze of CES 2025 attendees as they entered the Las Vegas Convention Centers West Hall, HERE Technologies 3,500-square-foot booth proclaimed in a banner overhead, Theres More in HERE. But between the design and the build, the brand took a major step forward around its sustainability goals, too.
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How Sustainability Took Center Stage at CES 2023
Event Marketer
APRIL 3, 2023
While these natural features created inviting environments for attendees, they also underscored brands’ sustainability messaging, eco-friendly products and solutions, and commitments to eco-conscious practices both on-site and back at HQ. Have sustainability-focused story ideas, tips or projects?
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Touchless Activations at Tradeshows Here to Stay
EventMB
MAY 25, 2022
Covid pushed society a decade ahead in terms of digitization, and many technologies are here to stay in the events and trade show industries, said Corbin Ball, a meetings technology expert, and owner of Corbin Ball & Co. There is also a sustainability benefit. Virtual meetings offer data down to very fine details.
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Marriott’s ‘Meet with Momentum’ Creates Community Like None Other
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important.
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Q&A: 10 Minutes with Keri Ibbitson of Philips
Event Marketer
MAY 20, 2024
It wasn’t until Keri Ibbitson took what she thought was a step back early in her career did she discover everything that marketing is in the corporate world, and the impact of trade shows and events on a brand’s overall success. Event Marketer: What trade show industry trends have your attention? That’s a big part, too.
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Exhibition Industry Expects Further Growth in 2024
EventMB
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Skift Take: The latest UFI report clearly shows that the exhibition industry has not just survived; it's thriving. But what must be done to secure sustainable growth? Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings
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20 Trade Shows You Don’t Want To Miss in 2020
Ins'Tent
JANUARY 13, 2020
Trade shows! . We’ve gathered the top expos in the country from all fields, so get your calendar out and get ready to start planning your trade show calendar. . Greater New York Dental Meeting | November 29 – December 2 2020 | New York, NY. International Conference of Sustainable Development | TBA | TBA.
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Devon Screen Company: Sustainable Style Meets Functional Versatility
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The Devon Screen Company is changing the way we think about sustainable display solutions with its innovative product, the Displayory. Whether you’re creating a standout display for a trade show, planning an unforgettable event, or designing […]
What It Takes To Make IMEX America a Zero-Waste Event
EventMB
AUGUST 22, 2023
Skift Take: Minimizing the carbon footprint of a 12,000-attendee trade show requires long-term supplier partnerships and a willingness to deal with challenges at all levels. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings
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Essential! Support the $1 Trillion Meetings Industry, Restart America
SmartMeetings
OCTOBER 1, 2020
When the lights went dark on the more than $1 trillion meetings and events industry in March, the call to shelter in place dimmed prospects not only for 26 million people whose jobs are directly or indirectly connected to bringing people together, but also for the 1.5 billion globally who attend meetings and $2.5 Out of the Shadows.
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IMEX Reinforces Prospects of Event Industry Recovery
EventMB
JUNE 2, 2022
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. Unlike previous editions, this year’s show did not feature an open education program on Monday.
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Four Business Travel Trends and Forecasts Impacting Events in 2024
Event Marketer
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
And amid it all, sustainability watchdogs are championing corporate policies that are focused on monitoring their organizations’ overall business travel emissions. A number of organizations, event properties and venues are using sustainability campaigns and air emissions tools to help track and offset activities.
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The Survey Says: Meetings and Events are Thriving and Evolving
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 18, 2023
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. Sophie Hulgard, Chief Sales Officer at Accor, says, “The total global meetings industry worldwide is forecast to be worth $1.78
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Q&A: 10 Minutes with Erin Taylor of Oatly
Event Marketer
APRIL 17, 2024
The busy showfloor can be exhausting, but at the same time gives her so much energy, Taylor says, serving samples and making sure that every aspect of the brand’s largest annual trade show activation runs smoothly. EM caught up with Taylor at Expo West over espresso martini soft serve for trade show insight and life-on-the-road tips.
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Secrets for Engaging Platform-agnostic Association Meetings
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Webinar session, Joanna Pineda, CEO and chief troublemaker of Matrix Group International , and Jennifer O’Grady, senior director of Design Studio of Maritz Global Events , tackled the Secrets for Engaging Platform-agnostic Association Meetings. Time management and wellness is also a major factor for meeting guests today. Joanna Pineda.
Tasty Tactics: Sampling Ideas from the Exhibitors at Expo West 2024
Event Marketer
MARCH 29, 2024
“People say that it looks like a wildlife preserve but it’s what our farms look like.” –Niki Haugh, Promotions Marketing Program Manager, Organic Valley If there ever was a trade show that’s all about sampling, it’s arguably Natural Products Expo West that takes place at Anaheim Convention Center each spring.
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Q&A: 10 Minutes with Kerry Lamont of Bombardier
Event Marketer
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Kerry Lamont, Manager-Shows and Events, Bombardier On the surface, the world of private aviation appears centered around convenience, innovation and luxury, but for family-owned Canadian business jet manufacturer Bombardier and its trade show experiences, it’s also about heart. COVID did many things for us, good and bad.
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Guest Blog: Can we achieve genuinely sustainable events?
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Nearly two years ago I was asked to create a ‘sustainable event’ by one of the world’s largest banks in the form of a trade show booth and the truth is I didn’t know where to begin. Events by their very nature are temporary and this plays a large part in what makes them great.
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