SURFACES saw a 10 percent increase in attendance from 2011, which is the largest attendance number since 2008. Thousands of serious floor covering professionals packed both floors of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas January 24-26 prepared to see the largest and best selection in floor covering products and design trends to hitRead More

The 2011 SEMA Show drew 132,000 participants, leaving association management pleased not only at the quantity of buyers but more importantly with the quality of attendance. Peter McGillivray, Vice President of Events and Communications, stated, “Based on what we are hearing from both exhibitors and buyers, this year’s show was successful at helping participants connect with othersRead More

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) launched the largest public relations campaign in its 83-year history to generate awareness about the value of exhibitions on business and commerce. Chaired by Kimberly Hardcastle, the task force is working with the PR agency to communicate the good work and positive impact exhibitions and events haveRead More

Seven Marketing Trends that Will Create New Opportunities for Attendance Growth 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Track: Marketing With advances in technology and the rise of the “social” consumer, news and information travels instantaneously providing exciting opportunities to reach target audiences with pinpointed messages.  This interactive session will cover seven trends that affect all areasRead More

Each year, thousands of risk management professionals from across the country and around the world gather at the Risk Management Society’s Annual Conference & Exhibition to learn, network and advance their organizational and career objectives. Part of a proactive strategy to maintain its leadership positioning, offer enhanced value to its members and attract an evenRead More