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During the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual meetings and online events have become an accepted alternative to face-to-face (F2F) experiences. GES, one of the world’s leading live event companies, is taking a major step toward embracing change, identifying new growth opportunities, and, ultimately, redefining what it means to come together. GES is introducing its newest venture, Spiro™, […]
If ever there was a Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) to attend, this is the one. On April 7, 2022, the events and meetings industry will meet for a long-awaited industry reset. Thought leaders will share their wisdom and insights about the impact of the trade show and meetings industry on the global economy and […]
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – The Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) CEO Summit prides itself on being the networking and information-sharing event of the year for global show organizers, both large and small. This year’s executive-level gathering looked at recasting the industry and how many are building for the future. More than 300 independent show […]
MARIETTA, Ga. — The Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) took a strong stance to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, not just condemning Russia’s actions but taking actions of its own. As Hervé Sedky, Chairman SISO Board of Directors and Emerald CEO, said, “We cannot stand by and watch this conflict unfold without taking action.” […]
LONDON — Venue management giant ASM Global has been chosen to see the historic Olympia London through its ongoing £1 billion (more than $1.3 billion) transformation, to emerge in 2024 as the premier exhibition center in Central London. The move is a win-win for both parties. ASM Global — which also manages L.A. LIVE and Darling […]
DALLAS – Freeman has a formed a strategic partnership with Hubilo, a global virtual events platform, to bolster its virtual and hybrid event offerings. With Hubilo, Freeman now has a new turn-key digital event component for all sized events offering a one-stop approach to planning and managing all aspects of in-person, digital and hybrid events. […]
CHICAGO — With Global Health Conference & Exhibition just a month away, Anthony Maggiore, Director of Event Operations, HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) shared health and safety best practices, and admitted that with every new trade show comes a different set of challenges. In a recent IAEE Midwest Chapter webinar, Director of Event Operations Anthony […]
CHICAGO — The perspectives of trade show organizers vary widely when it comes to which trends they anticipate will dominate 2022. However, there are some recurring themes, quality over quantity, the ongoing employee shortage and safety issues among them. Here’s are 12 trends they predict for the year ahead. Time = Money Among the many […]
MARIETTA, Ga. – Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) and Exposition Development Company Inc. (ExpoDevCo) have signed a three-year extension to the management services agreement currently in place. The new agreement runs through the end of 2024. “SISO is an incredibly important group to me personally, over the last 20 years it has been the […]
SHELTON, Conn. — Global assurance provider BPA Worldwide’s iCompli Sustainability Division is the latest member of the newly created Maritz Global Events Wellbeing Network. The BPA iCompli Sustainability Carbon Footprint Measurement Tool measures the carbon footprint of an event and then offers guidance to improve it. Here’s how it works: In Phase 1, “Discovery & […]
