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COVID Risk Navigator

September 13, 2020

Read AE Ventures President John Galante share about the COVID Risk Navigator - a free interactive tool that offers insights into hot spots and cool spots for the virus and can be utilized for risk calculations.

Stop Calling It a Virtual Event!

August 23, 2020

The word "virtual" has been taking the industry by storm but should it be used in conjunction with events? Don Neal of 360 Live Media shares his thoughts on why virtual should be dropped from the phrase "virtual events."

Tips on Transitioning to Virtual: Young Professionals Edition

August 16, 2020

As more organizations move their shows to the unknown territory of digital, guidance is necessary. Read the tips from the IAEE YP Committee on their virtual events experience.

Producing an Event During the Pandemic: Expect the Unexpected

August 9, 2020

Scott Hutmacher of Nudge Mill shares how he produced an outdoor event during a pandemic and the lessons learned. The takeaways may just surprise you.

The U.S. Trade Show Industry ‘Positively’ Will Return Again

August 2, 2020

Rachel Wimberly has been reporting on the B2B exhibitions industry for over 15 years. She is positive the U.S. events industry will recover from COVID-19's effects.

Letter from CEIR Chairperson – Summer 2020

July 26, 2020

2020 CEIR Chairperson, Carrie Ferenac shares her thoughts on the state of the exhibitions industry in her quarterly letter to the CEIR community.

Summer 2020 Update from CEIR CEO, Cathy Breden, CMP, CAE, CEM

July 20, 2020

CEIR CEO Cathy Breden provides a summer update to the state of the B2B exhibitions industry and remains optimistic that the industry will recover.

What’s Next for the B2B Exhibitions Industry?

June 22, 2020

By: Brian Casey, CEM, Executive Director, International Textile Alliance Recently, I was approached as past CEO of the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) to write a blog on the future of the events industry following the article written by Doug Ducate, my predecessor at CEIR. Having followed Doug as CEO, who was the CEO […]

A New Spin on Audience Engagement

June 14, 2020

If you’re looking for compelling ways to engage your event audience year-round, stop spinning your wheels and try looking outside of the realm of events for inspiration.

When Your Event Can’t Go Virtual

May 31, 2020

By: Betsy Jacoby-Greenleaf, CEM of Jacoby Expo & Events A recent CEIR survey showed that 69% of show organizer executives who have cancelled their event are considering one or more virtual offerings in delivering content. Numerous webinars, articles and discussions have shared platforms, revenue-generating ideas and tips and tricks to make the switch successful. But […]

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