Wouldn’t it be nice if we could all still find some common ground and be on the same page when it comes time for different parts of the country to return to event networking? Thanks to Meetings Mean Business, the understanding of what’s going on around us to make events continue safely is becoming more of a reality.
With 63 years of shaping the future of avionics under their belt, the AEA International Convention & Trade Show was forced to postpone and eventually cancel their 2020 event. But the show was not over! See what AEA did to reroute and gear its efforts towards a safe show later in the year.
With trade shows slowly re-scheduling, exhibitors will need to figure out the best way to welcome attendees into their booths safely. To keep your booth feeling open, spacious, and uncluttered without having to increase your overall booth size, here are two exhibit elements to consider implementing at your next trade show.
2020 is finally over (hooray)! So, we now have a bit of time to re-visit what worked and maybe catch up on some of our learning. To help you do just that, click here for a summary of our most popular webinars and blog posts from last year. Spoiler alert: most of them have to do with the COVID-19 coronavirus.
The world might be ready to get back to business, but that doesn’t mean that some people won’t still be hesitant to travel, which includes to in-person trade shows and events. Here are five tips that will help you be as attentive as possible and show your attendees that you care about their well-being.
If your business has chosen not to invest in virtual events but are still interested in a digital experience to showcase your products, you need to learn more about 3D animation and if it’s the right platform for you. Check out this blog post to learn more and what questions to ask to make sure it’s right for your products.
Hybrid events are becoming a new key strategy to success in the trade show world. Executing them well takes additional planning on top of your traditional trade show event, but that extra effort will definitely make an impact! Here is a list of content elements and tips you’ll need at your hybrid event.
Along with many other things, public-facing touchscreens need to be thought of in the new viral conscious context of COVID-19. Regular disinfectant-grade cleaning is necessary to help ensure that surfaces do not harbor viruses and bacteria. Here are some guidelines that you can use for safely disinfecting touchscreen surfaces.
While most trade shows are turning to a virtual platform for the time being as they delay rescheduling their in-person events, HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition has a rescheduled date set. See what they are doing to prepare for their live show and what the venue is doing to keep attendees safe.
As we head back into live events, we’ll see many changes in how each one is fulfilled. One very important aspect for exhibitors to prepare for is how attendees feel about stepping back into public spaces, specifically large events like trade shows. Read why it’s important to start contemplating hybrid events.
Although 2020 hasn’t been the year to come together or unite through in-person events, it makes us all more hopeful for 2021. Canceled shows have given organizers time to ponder and refocus on the experiences that they’re able to create for attendees and exhibitors. Read how the NAB Show is doing just that.
Currently, there is much anticipation for the trade show world to get back on its feet and return to business as usual. With many factors up in the air as event hosts continue to postpone, it’s easy to get discouraged. However, there are some signs pointing to a bright future ahead for events. Check out these highlights.
The face-to-face events world has shifted to digital so quickly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic that we now seem to live in a world of templates, parameters and boredom. Check out these important lessons to help yourself break free from the limitations set by these digital initiatives to deliver on your brand successfully.
With this downtime before most trade shows resume, now is the perfect time to check in on your exhibit properties and determine if they are ready to go as is or if they may need some updates or repairs before they make another appearance. Here is a useful checklist when it comes to making sure that your exhibit is up to par.
Virtual exhibit designers want to impress their clients with cool new innovative concepts never seen before. But if they fail to effectively reach the attendee, they may have missed the mark. So, next time you sit down with your designer, ask these questions first to create the ultimate user experience.