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How Trade Shows Adapt to Workforce Shifting By Mark Hebert, Exhibition City News The exhibition industry is undergoing a generational shift as young professionals, including Millennials and Generation Z, reshape workforce dynamics. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers age 65 and older will account for 6.6% of the U.S. workforce in 2022, and this number is expected to rise to 8.6% by 2032. The Freeman Trends Report explores how these shifts are redefining the events industry, revealing that while the overall workforce has increased, Millennials and Gen Z will account for 75% of the events workforce within five years. Breakthrough: Making the industry more visible “It’s hard to explain to family and friends what we do,” says Paco Collazo, CEO of Happy Projects, a global trade show design and production company. “Our work is fast-paced and rewarding, and allows us to connect with like-minded people. Collaboration. But we need to make this industry more visible and show…
D1 Training Announces Dom Bonvissuto as Media Director
Dom Bonvissuto, Media Director, D1 Training. Courtesy D1 Training Nashville, Tennessee—Sports training organization D1 Training has appointed Dom Bonvissuto as media and content director. In his new role, Bonvissuto is responsible for overseeing and implementing D1's national content strategy and helping establish the brand's voice and tone. He will also lead D1's national email communications and work with the company's more than 115 franchise locations and more than 30,000 athlete members. "We are excited to add someone of Dom's caliber and character to our team," said Will Bartholomew, Founder and CEO of D1 Training. "His experience in sports media and marketing will be a valuable asset as D1 continues to grow nationally. Between Dom's past and D1's future, there are endless possibilities." Bonvissuto has more than 20 years of experience in sports media and marketing, starting his journalism career at the Nashville City Paper in 2001, where he covered D1 founder Will Bartholomew in 2003. He has also written for…
Global Exhibitors Launch Trade Show Basics Training Course
CHICAGO – Global Exhibitor, a leader in trade show training, consulting and international business strategy, announces the launch of Trade Show Basics – a live training series for those new to or interested in the trade show industry. This course provides an introduction to the trade show industry ecosystem and is curated for professionals on the supplier side, but is open to anyone who wants to get involved. Trade Show Basics will teach participants the basics of trade show production, the various roles and companies in the industry, and on-site logistics. Jeff Hannah, founder and president of Global Exhibitor, will teach the course, incorporating decades of experience in various roles around the world into the roles and educational content. Jeff Hannah, Founder and President, Global Exhibitor. Who should come? The course is geared towards the supplier side of the events ecosystem but is open to anyone with less than five years of industry experience, regardless of role or company. “I…
Global Exhibitors Launch ‘Trade Show Basics’ Training
The first in-person meeting will be held in Atlanta in November 2024 Dayton, Ohio – Global Exhibitors is pleased to announce the launch of Trade Show Basics, a live, on-site training series designed to provide basic knowledge for those new to the trade show industry. The first conference will be held in the Atlanta area on November 14-15, 2024, and will be divided into two half-day sessions. Once launched, the course will tour major U.S. cities, providing participants with opportunities to participate locally each year. Trade Show Basics provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of trade shows, covering key topics such as the basics of trade show production, the various roles and companies involved in the industry, and the essentials of on-site logistics. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion, which is an important credential for them to start or advance their career in the trade show field. "The influx of new talent, combined with…
Guide to exhibiting at the Berlin Pilot Recruitment and Training Expo 2025 in Germany (time + location + audience booking)
Pilot recruitment and training fair in Berlin, Germany Exhibition duration: 2025.02.21-02.22 Venue: Berlin Exhibition Center, Germany Accommodation address: Messidamm 22, 14055 Berlin Exhibition scale: Exhibition area 10,000 square meters, number of visitors 7,500, 150 exhibitors Organizer: Avio Expo GmbH Ticket information: Extension ticket 2025.02.21-02.22 1,000.00 yuan Ticket booking guide: 1. Visit the relevant exhibition pages of Juzhan.com or the official website of the Pilot Recruitment and Training Expo in Berlin, Germany. 2. Click on the “Ticket Booking” or “Apply Now” button to enter the booking page. 3. Fill in personal information according to the prompts, including name, contact number, ID number, etc. 4. Submit the request after confirming that the information is correct. 5. After receiving the successful booking notification, keep the confirmation information in the text message, WeChat or email. Scope of Exhibitions at Pilot Recruitment and Training Fair in Berlin, Germany: The live sessions, divided into two distinct divisions “Aces” and “Future Pilots”, will answer the most important…
New training program for event professionals
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and Visit Fort Worth have partnered to create a new mentoring program that pairs meeting planners with coaches to complete a six-week program to help them determine their career trajectory. ‘Plan Your Career Development’ and ‘Continue Your Career Development Journey’ – MPI’s new mentoring groups – are curated experiences designed to support emerging talent and seasoned professionals. The program takes a holistic approach, focusing on topics such as making better decisions, managing stress, clarifying values in work and life, and building resilience. "These programs are beacons of innovation and empowerment, providing transformative journeys for participants at all career stages," said Tim Luepke, dean of the MPI Academy, in a media statement. "Interactive elements, peer learning, and mentoring opportunities enrich the participant experience, fostering meaningful connections and actionable insights." Each mentoring group serves two different groups. For young professionals embarking on their career journey, Build Your Career is like a compass, guiding them to find the foundational…
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Carlex created this one-of-a-kind piece inspired by falconry training
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Korla Military Training Base
Exhibition room: Toutunhe District, Ürümqi City look at the mapSite area: 0 square meters country/region: Xinjiang, China Korla military training base is the arena of the "Suvorov Assault", "Clear Sky" and "Safe Road" projects of the "International Military Competition-2018". It is also a training ground for the Chinese army to promote practical training. It is also the "battlefield" where our army looks to the future and promotes the transformation and construction of the army.According to the overall plan for the construction of military training bases, an army contracted training base in Korla is mainly responsible for tasks such as guidance and assessment, group training and assessment, Sino-foreign joint training and international competitions. The training base was established in August 2004 and covers an area of 2,880 square kilometers. It has successively held the "Firepower-2014 Korla" cross-regional training on the basis of the entire army's long-range firepower, as well as joint theater training seminars. , and the Navy's "Cold Training-2016 Korla"…
Episode 003 – Training booth staff to help you succeed
Episode 003 - Training your booth staff Training your booth staff starts with teaching them the basics and then showing them how to use those basics to help you achieve your goals and maximize your ROI. · If you train correctly, it can make a huge difference between an okay performance and an amazing one! · The basics are very important, and we will cover 12 of them in this lesson. · First – there are really only two questions. The first question is, have you trained your booth staff? If so, what did you train them on? You need to train them on how to actually run a trade show. If you are not training, then you need to start. Do not assume your employees know how to perform to achieve your goals. We will discuss what specifically to train. The first thing you need to do is create a strategy and a timeline. · For a successful show,…
Episode 147 – Selecting and training the right staff for your booth
Having the right people manning your booth and event is crucial and an important first step to running a successful trade show or event. Training them in the right way to optimize attendee engagement is the real key to maximizing your potential! The experts participating in the podcast discussion are Lee Ali – Managing Director and Founder of Expo Stars Interactive, a global exhibition partnership company based in Manchester, UK. Lee is also an international speaker, business coach, mentor, sales strategist, and qualified iMA practitioner. He is widely regarded as the go-to resource for attendee engagement and lead generation strategies at trade shows around the world. We discuss: Why is it important to choose the right booth staff? What personal qualities do you look for? Why is it important to understand your target audience? What are the main positions in a booth and how do they differ? Why is this important when selecting talent? And much more!! Lee’s top tips:…
211 – The right training can double your number of customers
You're Training Your Staff All Wrong!! In this episode, I discuss how to train your trade show booth staff the right way which will lead to better results and can double your leads! Most companies will provide basic training... Performance location and time What will the exhibition include? What will they give away Any promotions they will be doing What will everyone wear? Maybe there are more… There’s nothing wrong with that, but this is usually where they stop training! Now that staff are armed with information and knowledge, they can decide for themselves what to do with all of it! You have to go deeper than that! I recommend training on three things that will make a huge difference: EQF – Participation, Qualifications, Processes Engagement – Train your staff on how to engage with attendees in meaningful ways Qualification Review – You must review the qualifications of attendees immediately after they engage to see if you would like to…
211 – The right training can double your number of customers
You're Training Your Staff All Wrong!! In this episode, I discuss how to train your trade show booth staff the right way which will lead to better results and can double your leads! Most companies will provide basic training... Performance location and time What will the exhibition include? What will they give away Any promotions they will be doing What will everyone wear? Maybe there are more… There’s nothing wrong with that, but this is usually where they stop training! Now that staff are armed with information and knowledge, they can decide for themselves what to do with all of it! You have to go deeper than that! I recommend training on three things that will make a huge difference: EQF – Participation, Qualifications, Processes Engagement – Train your staff on how to engage with attendees in meaningful ways Qualification Review – You must review the qualifications of attendees immediately after they engage to see if you would like to…
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