Annual Conference to Bolster B2B Exhibition Industry Resilience
The Center for Exhibition Research (CEIR) announces the program for Predict, CEIR’s Annual Exhibition Industry Outlook Conference to be held 12-13 September 2024 at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md.
Predict focuses on strengthening the business-to-business (B2B) exhibitions industry against changing market conditions. By combining cross-industry expert knowledge with peer insights, the program sparks innovative discussions and introduces new ideas to ensure the exhibition industry’s continued success and adaptability.
Predict’s program will feature leading futurists who will provide forward-thinking content and strategies applicable to B2B events and beyond:
Navigating the Global Landscape: Insights on Economy, Geopolitics, and Exhibitions
Presented by Adam Sacks
President, Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics Company
Geopolitical Landscape and Its Impact
Presented by Dane Chamorro
Partner, Control Risks
Head of Global Risk Analysis and Business Intelligence, Americas
The Future of Risk
Presented by Matt Carmichael
Senior Vice President, Ipsos Global Trends and Foresight
Editor, What the Future
The Future of AI in Exhibitions and Events
Presented by Noelle Russell
Leading AI Innovator and Practitioner
Founder and Chief AI Officer, AI Leadership Institute
Decoding the AI Revolution: Artificial Intelligence Today and Tomorrow
Presented by Sean Watson
Futurist and Senior Vice President of Special Projects, Trend Hunter
Navigating the Election Impact: A Trade Show Organizers’ Guide to Preparing for 2024’s Uncertainties
Presented by Clifford Young, Ph.D.
President, U.S. Public Affairs, IPSOS
A Look Back and The Road Ahead: Unveiling Insights for Tomorrow’s World
Presented by Dr. Sam Potolicchio
President, Preparing Global Leaders Forum
Founding Executive Director, Center for Global Leadership at American Councils
In addition, attendees can take full advantage of their time at Predict by participating in the AI Innovation Masterclass the day prior, on 11 September also at the MGM National Harbor. This dynamic, full day program will empower attendees to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) effectively. Led by renowned futurist Jeremy Gutsche and powered by Trend Hunter GPT, this program promises an immersive learning experience tailored to fuel attendees’ journeys towards AI-driven success. At the core of this masterclass is the aim to demystify AI and equip participants with strategic insights to accelerate innovation in alignment with organizational objectives.
MATSO organizers are invited to pre-register for the MATSO Meet Up that will take place the morning of Predict Day 1, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 12 September. This is an informal meet up in an open forum setting to come together in shared discussions on various topics that are top of mind for MATSO organizers. Find more information here.
Learn more about Predict and register here. The cost is $599 USD per person.
About CEIR
The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) serves to advance the growth, awareness and value of exhibitions and other face-to-face marketing events by producing and delivering knowledge-based research tools that enable stakeholder organizations to enhance their ability to meet current and emerging customer needs, improve their business performance and strengthen their competitive position. For additional information, visit www.ceir.org.
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