Key Points of the Global Conference Industry for MPI and Websites
Plus: Other GMID celebrations from all over the United States This year's Global Conference Industry Day (GMID) is worth remembering. Conference International Professionals (MPI) and Inspiring Travel Association (Website) participated in a lively eight-hour live broadcast full of new insights, emerging trends and meaningful discussions about the future of conferences and events. Can't listen? Don't worry - we have highlights that suit you. 1. Don't let uncertainty lead Bishop-McCann President Rob Adams made wise words in an interview on how to browse the unpredictable global landscape. "We can only control too much. Based on what you know, not a decision you don't know." His advice? Stay rooted in facts and avoid stalling or making decisions based on fear or guesswork. At a time when titles can be transferred by hour, conference professionals can stay authorized by focusing on content that is within reach. 2. Health is the center stage Health is not only a buzzword, but an experience. Eight hours…
How to Navigate the “Sticky Points” of ROE
Event experts share their strategies for capturing audience feedback, including when, how and what questions. Author: Jennifer N. Service Amanda Armstrong, Senior Vice President of Communications and Industry Relations at Encore, advises continually attracting attendees throughout the event. According to a study from the CEMA Events Maturity Benchmark Study, the study was published late last year: “A more focused on return on experience can help activity teams drive stronger ROI and event success narratives.” However, ROE remains a tricky point in organizational leaning, which may be due to challenges surrounding measurement. Is there the right time to capture audience feedback? Ideally, according to Liz Lathan, founder of the Community Factory, the entire event will be in every way – starting with registration. Motivate attendees to share the challenges they want to solve and then connect with them throughout their experience. Ask them if they are “geting the solution they want,” Lathan says, “so you can get a satisfactory score from…
14 data points about the status of the B-to-B event industry
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From the experts: Key points of Aime 2025
Listen to audio Earlier this month, Melbourne held the host of Aime (Asia Pacific Inspiration and Conference Events) at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 2025. The event broke previous records, attracting more than 4,500 attendees and 675 exhibitors while also leveraging an AI-powered conference matching platform that has been fine-tuning business contacts on AIME for three years. The smart conference was there, and as part of an influx of international tourists from US buyers to global industry leaders, I had the opportunity to talk to three major players in the mouse industry in the region: Business and Business Executive General Manager Robin Mack for Tourism Australia; Julia Swanson, CEO of Melbourne Convention Bureau; Matt Pearce (produced by Aime) CEO of Talk2 Media & Events. Their insights reveal not only how Australia bounces after popularity, but also the trends and innovations they see in the conference and event industry. Australia is back Robin Mack of Australia's tourism industry stressed that…
Key Points From Day 2 of the ESCA Rise Leaders’ Summit
Dallas - The Exhibition Services and Contractors Association (ESCA) held its inaugural Leaders Summit - aimed at meeting the educational and networking needs of emerging leaders in the industry. The first day of the event provides general meetings for all attendees, while the second day provides education in the “Choose your own adventure” style. Balance demand with two educational repertoire On the second day of the event, attendees can choose to attend classes and perform two educational repertoire at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Here are some gains from attending the conference Trade Fair Director. Expocad CEO Rich Stone’s effective wayfinding, showcasing flooring technology and plans In today's showroom floor plan, heating mapping, value-based pricing, revenue management software and exhibitors' self-volume are hot Organizers are moving towards greater yield management pricing, with their standards and timings being organized by the organizers If you plan to have exhibitors book by themselves, they should provide them with a CAD accurate picture…
What are the common points of these vehicles?
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CEIR maximizes key points for attendees and exhibitors
DALLAS – The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) recently completed its “Maximizing Exhibition Floor Audience and Exhibitor Engagement” series. “The most important thing from an exhibitor’s perspective is that brand marketers are very engaged,” explained Nancy Drapeau, IPC, vice president of research at CEIR. "They are committed to their exhibition programs and want to enhance their approach to make it as effective as possible. There is no disengagement between companies where face-to-face marketing is an integral part of their marketing and sales approach... (and) organizers It’s catching up – from an organizer’s perspective, they have a commitment to the channel and it’s a significant source of revenue for them.” Interpreting the series' findings, Drabo recommended organizers explore an exhibitor invitation program. This helps relieve stress as attendees typically sign up later than in the past. “We found this worked really well for the exhibitors who got involved,” Drapeau explains. “Work with your exhibitors to make sure they’re attracting the…
Road traffic fatalities rise over Christmas despite double demerit points
The number of road traffic fatalities in New South Wales over the Christmas and New Year holidays is two-thirds higher than 12 months ago, and police are busy enforcing double demerit points. From 12:01am on Friday 20 December 2024 to 11:59pm on Wednesday 1 January 2025, New South Wales Police conducted Operation Christmas/New Year 2024, targeting speeding, mobile phone use, seat belt Offenses such as helmets and motorcycle helmets are subject to double demerits. Ten road users died in the state in 13 days, four more than the six fatalities recorded in the final weeks of 2023. During these 13 days, a total of 1,009 major crashes occurred. Although the double penalty period, which ends in 2023 and begins in 2024, is shorter in duration (December 22 to January 1), the number of daily deaths increased year-on-year from an average of 0.55 to 0.77. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side…
Mugen’s Honda Civic Type RB set turns the heat up to 11 points
Mugen will launch an updated version of its extreme Civic Type R at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon. A new aerodynamic package features a huge splitter, rear wing and aggressive diffuser. The tuning brand has also prepared a series of upgrades for the smaller Civic RS. FL5 The Honda Civic Type R is one of the best hatchbacks on the market right now, and it will become even more impressive thanks to a host of upgrades from Mugen at the Tokyo Auto Salon in January. The company has already unveiled a range of updated versions of the Civic Type R, but at next month's event it will bring a pre-production spec version of the Group B concept car unveiled 12 months ago. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106 -c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); Mugen launched two extreme versions of the Civic Type R last year, including Group A and Group B…
Turn event pain points into long-term wins
If you're an event marketer, you know how to create unforgettable event This is only half the battle. The real challenge is proving the ROI of the event and maintaining momentum after the event is over. The pain points of these two events; Event ROI and Participate after the eventis critical in turning a single campaign into a source of continued growth and connection for your brand. By employing targeted strategies to address these challenges, you can transform every event touchpoint into A valuable step in the customer journey, Convert short-term interactions into long term victory. Here's how to achieve this: 1. Make ROI more than just the number of leads Proving campaign ROI isn’t just about counting leads, it’s about showing up The full impact of your campaign About business. By focusing beyond basic metrics, you will demonstrate the long-term value of an event, Helping you secure future resources and prove your impact. Go beyond prospects: Don’t stop at…
Maruti Suzuki sets up 25,000 charging points ahead of eVX
Maruti Suzuki has started survey of charging stations across its dealer networkMaruti Suzuki India is gearing up to launch its first electric car, the eVX, in January 2025. To support the transition to electric vehicles, the automaker plans to build about 25,000 electric vehicle charging stations across the country. The move is part of a wider strategy to address the issue of charging infrastructure, which has been a significant barrier to EV adoption in India.Build a powerful charging ecosystemTo create a seamless charging experience for its customers, Maruti Suzuki will leverage its extensive network of over 5,100 service centers across 2,300 cities. The company is also in advanced talks with oil marketing companies and energy companies to set up charging stations.They have started investigating charging points in dealer workshops, with the aim of having at least one dedicated charging station and two charging points in each service centre. Maruti has also started training its mechanics in Bengaluru to ensure they…
216 – Solving Pain Points in the Exhibition Hall – with Josh
If you have participated in at least one trade show, you must have experienced some pains and challenges. My guest is a professional exhibit designer and builder who can help you solve those challenges! My guest, Josh Rifkin, is the CEO of Flatworks Displays, a US manufacturer that sells custom modular trade show booth systems that require no tools to assemble. With 30 years of experience in the manufacturing and trade show industries, Josh knows all about trade show preparation. We discuss: Shows are back, but you need to be selective — it's an expensive endeavor Maximize your valuable space and create a more attractive environment for buyers to enter and engage. Ditch the background wall and the skirted table Think about your trade show staff: get them in and out quickly. The sooner they are ready… the happier and more alert they will be during the trade show. Connect with Josh Rifkin: About the author JimJim Cermak has over…
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