2024 IAFE Conference & Trade Show Reports Growth
Phoenix, Arizona — The 2024 International Association of Expositions and Expositions (IAFE) Conference and Trade Show will be held December 1-4, 2024 at the Phoenix Convention Center. The show, which provides education and networking for agricultural (state and county) show professionals and the businesses that support it from around the world, is sold out this year. Exhibitors increased by 11.1%, resulting in an increase of 3,400 square feet (11.7%) of net sold area compared to 2023. "This growth can be attributed to the continued rebound in the events industry, which has been severely impacted by the pandemic," said Steve Siever, IAFE director of sales. "In addition, the overall trade show business continues to provide a value proposition to trade show guests. Community celebrations thrive in times of economic uncertainty. Development. When weather doesn't have an impact, we continue to see good numbers being reported by shows across the country as well as other regional shows." The theme for this year's…