Generated by All in One SEO Pro v4.9.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Event Management Platform: AI-Powered Trade Show Solutions by ExpoPlatform ExpoPlatform's event management software helps world-leading exhibition organisers to deliver engaging and ROI-driven in-person events and 365 communities ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://expoplatform.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Top 5 best event management software providers for 2026](https://expoplatform.com/blog/top-5-best-event-management-software-providers-for-2026/) - Compare the 10 best event management software platforms of 2026. In-depth reviews of features, pricing and trade show suitability. Find your perfect solution → - [How to choose the right format: virtual, hybrid or in-person events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/virtual-hybrid-or-in-person-events/) - Opting for in-person, virtual or hybrid events is important decision. Find out all you need to know about which is right for your next event in this guide. - [RX CEO elected new UFI President](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20230619/) - UFI names its new incoming president, while Informa has raised its profit and revenue outlook. Get your top weekly event stories here. Read it in full now. - [ECA criticises US visa delays for exhibitors](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20230612/) - The ECA has urged the US government for quick action on visa delays for international visitors. Get the details and more in our latest events weekly roundup. - [Can ExpoPlatform handle large trade shows? Exploring virtual trade show software and event management solutions](https://expoplatform.com/blog/tradeshows/can-expoplatform-handle-large-trade-shows-exploring-virtual-trade-show-software-and-event-management-solutions/) - Discover why ExpoPlatform is the ideal event tech provider for organizers looking to produce large trade shows at scale. Find out all you need to know in this guide. - [Event registration best practices: How to choose and optimize online ticketing and check-in solutions](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/registration/event-registration-best-practices/) - Find out which tech solutions provide the most advanced event registration that adheres to industry best practice. - [Event app features — must-haves vs. nice-to-haves to maximize engagement and efficiency](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/event-app/event-app-features-must-haves-vs-nice-to-haves/) - Find out which event app features provide additional benefits and which are a necessity to ensuring you show has everything exhibitors and attendees need. - [Best hybrid event platform comparison 2026: choosing the right online event software for seamless hybrid experiences](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/hybrid-event-platform-comparison/) - Discover all you need to know in order to choose the right hybrid event platform for your next show. - [Is Singapore the MICE industry capital of the APAC region?](https://expoplatform.com/trends/singapore-mice-industry/) - The Singapore MICE industry infrastructure is growing rapidly. Find out whether it is becoming the capital location for events in the APAC region and why. - [Event ROI Measurement: A complete guide to calculating and evaluating event success metrics and marketing performance](https://expoplatform.com/event-roi/event-roi-measurement/) - Understanding how events prove ROI is vital. Use our comprehensive guide to understand how to analyse the most valuable KPIs. - [How to manage exhibitors with registration and lead-management software](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/exhibitor-management/) - Explore this extensive guide on effective exhibitor management with advanced registration and lead generation analytics. - [The Hong Kong Tourist Board announces partnership with Informa](https://expoplatform.com/blog/week-in-events/wie-2026-06-01/) - The Hong Kong Tourist Board has announced a strategic partnership with Informa to bring more premium events to the city. Get you full Week in Events here. - [Event sponsorship: how to attract sponsors and build lasting partnerships](https://expoplatform.com/blog/monetisation/event-sponsorship/) - Ensuring you have the right event sponsorship for your show is vital. Use this detailed guide to make attracting and managing your sponsors easy. - [Event data analytics: What to track and why it matters for business insights](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/event-data-analytics/) - Find out all you need to know about which event date metrics are the most important to track and why in this in-depth guide. - [What are the main advantages of ExpoPlatform’s trade show, exhibition and conference solutions?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/main-advantages-of-expoplatform/) - Find out how ExpoPlatform can change the trajectory of your trade shows, exhibitions and conferences. In this guide we will show the top advantages of the platform. - [Event wellness and burnout: How to combat this growing industry issue](https://expoplatform.com/event-wellness/event-wellness-and-burnout/) - Event wellness is becoming a bigger issue for the industry. With more interactive exhibits, better and higher quality meetings, find out how to prevent burnout. - [Apollo announce agreements to acquire Emerald and Questex](https://expoplatform.com/blog/week-in-events/wie-2026-05-18/) - Apollo is set to take over both Emerald and Questex and combine them into a major B2B platform in North America. Get your full Week in Events news here. - [Messe Frankfurt nears completion of digital transformation](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/chris-pendley-may26/) - Messe Frankfurt is approaching the completion of a major digital transformation as part of one of the most ambitious initiatives in the company’s history. - [How to increase event attendance: 15 proven event marketing tactics to boost turnout](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/registration/event-attendance-15-stratigies/) - Increasing event attendance remains a priority for organizers. Here are 15 core strategic attributes to help boost footfall at your event. - [Event website features: essential tools for smooth event management and stronger attendee engagement](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/event-website/event-website-features/) - Ensure you are aware of all the key features of a premium event website for your next trade show in this comprehensive guide. - [Exhibitor management systems: top platforms for smoother events and trade shows](https://expoplatform.com/event-management/exhibitor-management-systems/) - Having a the best exhibitor management systems in place is central to an event's success. Discover all you need to know when choosing the right EMS for you. - [Event personalization: how to meet demand for custom experiences](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/event-personalization-how-to-meet-demand-for-custom-experiences/) - Event personalization has steadily moved up on the list of priorities for event organizers. Find out how best to do that through event technology. - [Is ExpoPlatform the best AI-powered event platform for large conferences?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/conferences/event-platforms-for-conferences/) - Large conferences have to make sure their event tech provider can implement software at scale. Find out why ExpoPlatform is the ideal solution. - [Top event networking software options in 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event-networking/event-networking-software/) - Premium event networking software is the key to quality connections. Discover all you need to know about the best options on the market. - [Top event marketing & promotion tools for high-impact campaigns in 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event-marketing/event-marketing-and-promotion-tools/) - Event marketing and promotion tools are an imperative element to every exhibition platform. Find out all you need to know to select the right software. - [Event check-in & badge printing solutions: streamline registration and simplify attendee management](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/registration/event-check-in-and-badge-printing/) - Discover what the best event check-in and badge printing solutions must offer to optimize the best event journeys and enable organizer success. - [Easyfairs acquires Food Hotel Tech and Tech For Retail](https://expoplatform.com/blog/week-in-events/wie-2026-04-20/) - Easyfairs has acquired Food Hotel Tech and Tech For Retail as part of its growth strategy. Get your full Week in Events industry news here. - [Best platform for association events: How to choose AI-powered event management software that delivers results](https://expoplatform.com/blog/associations/platform-for-association-events/) - When choosing a platform for association events, there are a lot of elements to consider. Find out all the necessary information in this comprehensive guide. - [Sponsorship for an event: platform monetization opportunities and strategies](https://expoplatform.com/blog/monetisation/sponsorship-for-an-event/) - A key part of every platform is to enable the best sponsorship for an event. This guide provides clarity and the key features and strategies to consider. - [The end of mass events: Hello hyper-everything experiences](https://expoplatform.com/blog/the-end-of-mass-events-hello-hyper-everything-experiences/) - The era of the monolithic trade show is dead as priorities shift toward hyper-everything experiences where relevance is the goal, according to Narisa Wild. - [Best trade show management platforms: Your practical guide to event management solutions](https://expoplatform.com/blog/tradeshows/event-management/) - Having the right event management platform is key to a successful. Discover all the attributes worth considering in this guide. - [Top corporate event planning tools for enterprise-scale events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/corporate-events/top-corporate-event-planning-tools/) - Corporate event planning requires dedicated software to maximize their value. Discover all you need to know when choosing the correct tech provider. - [Can ExpoPlatform increase event ROI? A comprehensive look at monetization and optimization](https://expoplatform.com/blog/monetisation/increase-event-roi/) - Find out how ExpoPlatform has all the ideal tools to help increase event ROI - outlining all the value-enhancing elements essential for an event tech platform. - [The event tech integration issue: how to overcome the industry's biggest challenge](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/event-tech-integration/) - Event tech integration is the number one challenge facing the industry. Discover the key steps leaders must take to overcome this obstacle. - [What are the key benefits of a 365 community platform for digital engagement and event management?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/365-community-platform/) - Find out all the value-adding elements of having the right 365 community platform to elevate your event into a year-round experience and opportunity generator. - [Best virtual and hybrid event platforms: Complete guide to leading software and features (2026)](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/best-virtual-and-hybrid-event-platforms/) - Hybrid and virtual events continue to be an important part of the industry. Choosing the right platform for these is paramount, discover all you need to know here. - [ATM 2026 rescheduled amid safety concerns](https://expoplatform.com/blog/week-in-events/wie-2026-03-23/) - Arabian Travel Market has been rescheduled to prioritize the safety of visitors and partners. Get the full Week in Events here. - [Best event networking platforms — Top networking tools and matchmaking software](https://expoplatform.com/event-networking/event-networking/) - Event networking is the core purpose of every show. Having the best platform to enable connections is essential. Find out all you need to know in this guide. - [Event registration software: Your complete buyer's guide to choosing the best tech solutions](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/registration/event-registration-software/) - Choosing the right event registration software for your next show is vital. Discover all the key attributes, pricing options and leading providers in this guide. - [Informa reports record revenue and adjusted operating profit](https://expoplatform.com/blog/week-in-events/wie-2026-03-16/) - Informa PLC is celebrating record revenue growth and adjusted operating profit in its 2025 full-year results. Get you full Week in Events news roundup here. - [Collaboration in events: is it essential to work closer with competitors?](https://expoplatform.com/trends/collaboration-in-events/) - We have entered the era of collaboration in events. Find out why it's imperative for organizers to avoid competing too aggressively and embrace cooperation. - [Top exhibition software for large events 2026: enterprise solutions comparison](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/exhibition-software/) - Choosing the right exhibition software is essential. Explore all the need to know information in this tell all guide. - [Trade show lead capture: what are the key attributes?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/lead-retrieval/trade-show-lead-capture/) - Trade show lead capture technology is constantly evolving. Find out the key considerations when choosing the software that ensure the most valuable outcomes. - [UFI stands in solidarity with Middle East events community](https://expoplatform.com/blog/week-in-events/wie-2026-03-02/) - UFI has highlighted the importance of international cooperation as it stands in solidarity with the Middle East events community amid military escalation. - [The Event Data Crisis: Why detached leadership fails](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/baris-onay-feb26/) - Event chiefs might have grown too detached from their own exhibitions to understand where they are failing on experiences, according to Barış Onay. - [Event meeting formats: which should you choose for your next show?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/meeting-formats/event-meeting-formats/) - There are a number of event meeting formats available that meet a variety of needs. Find out which would be best to implement at your next exhibition. - [‘Exhibitions thriving in world where uncertainty is certain’](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/chris-skeith-obe-mar26/) - Chris Skeith, CEO of UFI, sets out how exhibitions are thriving in a world where "uncertainty is certain" thanks to a long history of dealing with disruption. - [Event app market to double in value by 2028 - report](https://expoplatform.com/mobile-event-app/value-2028/) - Latest stats show the mobile event app market is set to double by 2028. Our monthly chart analysis explains how you can use such apps to create successful shows - ['Why stop at $2m when the marketing pie is $10m?'](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/paul-miller-feb26/) - The balance of power in marketing is moving toward events meaning organizers can capitalize on data for revenue. Find out how with Paul Miller, CEO of Questex. - [Nineteen Group forms strategic partnership with Montgomery Group](https://expoplatform.com/blog/week-in-events/wie-2026-02-09/) - Nineteen Group is expanding its portfolio after entering into a strategic partnership with Montgomery Group. Get the full Week in Events news here. - [UFI report shows drive towards improved event formats](https://expoplatform.com/blog/week-in-events/week-in-events-wie-2026-02-02/) - UFI's Global Exhibition Barometer shows a strong drive for better event formats. Check out your full Week in Events news here. - [The top 10 event tech challenges facing the industry](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/the-top-10-event-tech-challenges/) - Event Tech Forecast research reveals the top event tech issues organizations are facing in 2026. Discover what they are and how the industry can overcome them. - [Exhibitions face innovation ‘perception gap’ as AI reality sets in](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/kai-hattendorf-january-2026/) - Read analysis from Kai Hattendorf as he examines Event Tech Forecast 2026 findings about AI, potential for exhibition industry collaboration and more. - [The AI Roadmap for Events 2026](https://expoplatform.com/ai-in-events/the-ai-roadmap-for-events-2026/) - Take a look at the AI roadmap for the events industry. We set out how to use the key components of intelligent technology before, during and after the show. - [Out-of-the-box AI 'not good enough' for eventprofs](https://expoplatform.com/ai-in-events/out-of-the-box-ai-not-good-enough-for-eventprofs/) - Generic tools don't cut it for the world of exhibitions and organizers must pass the "second door" of personalization, according to Stephan Forseilles. - [Informa and DWTC join forces at pivotal time for Dubai](https://expoplatform.com/blog/week-in-events/wie-2026-01-26/) - Informa and DWTC haven entered a partnership agreement to create inD - a new business that will combine 40+ major events. Get your full Week in Events here. - [Media 10 acquires Futurebuild from Easyfairs](https://expoplatform.com/blog/week-in-events/wie-2026-01-19/) - Futurebuild has been acquired by Media 10 and it will be co-located with UK Construction Week. Click hear for you full Week in Events. - [ExpoPlatform brings AI-powered speed networking to boe international](https://expoplatform.com/blog/week-in-events/wie-2026-01-12/) - ExpoPlatform is partnering with boe international to bring its advanced speed networking product - NetWorks to the event. Get the full Week in Events here. - [What are the vital attributes of an advanced expo floor plan?](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/floorplan/expo-floor-plan/) - Discover the key considerations when building an advanced expo floor plan. Find out what exhibitors and attendees need. Read more to find out. - [Speed networking: driving better connections and inclusive events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/speed-networking-blog/speed-networking-guide/) - Find out why speed networking is the ultimate solution for shortening attention spans, breaking the ice and making events more inclusive and accessible. - [10 ways an event website fosters tradeshow success](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/event-website/10-ways-event-website-tradeshow/) - A well-designed, intuitive event website is necessary for B2B shows to take off. Read the 10 ways it is pivotal for your tradeshow's success. - [How to build a high-impact tradeshow website in 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/event-website/build-a-tradeshow-website/) - Learn how you can create a high-impact website for your upcoming events and tradeshows in 2024 with this step-by-step guide. - [Hybrid trade show platform: everything organizers need](https://expoplatform.com/blog/tradeshows/hybrid-trade-show-platform-everything-organizers-need/) - Discover all the key attributes of a premium hybrid trade show platform and how your event increases it's value as a result. - [The best event management software providers for 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/best-event-management-software-providers/) - Explore the top five event management software providers to choose from in 2026. - [Chris Haddow appointed as Chief Growth Officer](https://expoplatform.com/blog/chris-haddow-chief-growth-officer/) - ExpoPlatform has appointed Chris Haddow as its new Chief Growth Officer to build upon its global partnerships and drive long-term expansion. Read more here. - [Céline Laukemann appointed as Head of Partnerships](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/celine-laukemann/) - ExpoPlatform has appointed Céline Laukeman as Head of Partnerships where she will spearhead growth for its AI-powered speed networking product. Find out more. - [Deutsche Messe subsidiary opens new company in Dubai](https://expoplatform.com/blog/week-in-events/wie-2025-10-27/) - Hannover Fairs MENA has been established to answer the growing need for trade shows in the region. Get your other top Week In Events news here. - [What are the best meeting formats for events?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/best-event-meeting-formats/) - Here’s a complete guide on how each meeting format is evolving into a smarter and more rewarding experience for organizers, exhibitors and attendees alike. - [Ambition vs reality: Prioritizing sustainability at events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/sustainability-at-events/) - Sustainability at events presents unique challenges. The industry must measure what is currently achievable against goals that require more strategic research. - [What does the best trade show event management software provide?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/trade-show-event-management-software/) - For organizers to deliver a well-rounded event experience their trade show event management software must provide these essential elements. - [Event organizer mobile app: what are the essential features?](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/event-app/event-organizer-mobile-app/) - Supercharge your live exhibitions with advanced event organizer mobile app tech. Find out what the best apps should offer. - [GITEX expands across four continents to ensure global AI progress](https://expoplatform.com/blog/week-in-events/wie-2025-10-20/) - GITEX moves to ensure AI progress "belongs to everyone" by taking its leading tech show to four new cities across the globe. Get the full Week in Events here. - [Free Event Strategy Bot launched to help organisers grow](https://expoplatform.com/blog/baris-onay-oct2025/) - Baris Onay believes the current event tech landscape is too fragmented, forcing users through clunky systems that undermine the experience. Read in full now. - [Messe Dusseldorf forms strategic partnership to expand REHCARE](https://expoplatform.com/blog/week-in-events/wie-2025-10-12/) - Messe Dusseldorf partners with Nadd AlShiba PR & Event Management and acquires a stake in AccessAbilities Expo. Get your other Week in Event headlines here. - [IMEX America kick-off: What's new for 2025?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/week-in-events/wie-2025-10-06/) - This week sees the launch IMEX America's 2025 edition , which will be the largest to date. Read all the top stories from the Week in Events here. - [CloserStill Media acquires leading US cyber security event](https://expoplatform.com/blog/week-in-events/wie-2025-09-22/) - CloserStill Media has acquired the leading US cyber security event organizer Billington CyberSecurity. Get your other top stories with the Week in Events. - [The necessity of emotionally engaging events](https://expoplatform.com/trends/emotionally-engaging-events/) - Discover why emotionally engaging events are they key to creating powerful personal connections between exhibitors and attendees. - [Almost 60% of eventprofs say AI won't axe jobs: report](https://expoplatform.com/trends/chart-of-the-month-ai-staffing/) - Almost 60% of eventprofs believe AI technology won't result in staff being axed, according to a new from PCMA. Find out more in our Chart of the Month. - [Smart AI Guide, Strict Rules: Only Event Questions Allowed!](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/douglas-orr-mar25/) - Douglas Orr, CEO of Message Matrix, goes into detail about thinking behind the digital assistant and how it can impact performance at exhibitions. Read now. - [Chart of the Month: rise and rise of generative AI in events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/chart-of-the-month-july-23/) - Our Chart of the Month covers the rise of generative AI and its growing use alongside Smart Event tech in exhibitions and tradeshows. Read now to find out more. - [How real-time lead data is proving event ROI](https://expoplatform.com/blog/lead-retrieval/real-time-lead-data/) - Real-time lead data is the critical element of events. Discover how it equips exhibitors with fast-track lead scoring and data-proven ROI. - [North America: Event mobile apps value to hit $832m by 2028](https://expoplatform.com/blog/lead-retrieval/chart-of-week-20220916/) - Event apps are growing strongly in North America. Our weekly analysis explains why you should consider one for your Smart Events strategy. - [Hyve moves further into health sector with latest takeover](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/wie-20250721/) - Hyve strengthen their health sector presence with the acquisition of Behavioral Health Tech. Read the full story for this week in events. - [Hyve expands, ACHEMA heads to Riyadh, UFI sees record crowd](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/wie-20250512/) - Hyve Group made its first move into the supply chain sector with its acquisition of Manifest. Read your full events industry roundup. - [How Nineteen Group’s culture adds rocket fuel to growth](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/peter-jones-apr25/) - Peter Jones, CEO of Nineteen Group, reveals how a strong company culture has helped the organizer experience a surge in growth. Read about it now. - [Events will become an 'oasis of truth' in world of AI - Nick Borelli](https://expoplatform.com/blog/ai-matchmaking/generative-ai/nick-borelli-jul25/) - Events will become an “oasis of truth” amid a world where experiences of reality are being increasingly shifted by AI, according Nick Borelli of Zenus. - [RX grows WTM portfolio with launch in Saudi Arabia](https://expoplatform.com/blog/week-in-events/wie-2025-09-12/) - RX has launched WTM Spotlight with inaugural event taking place in Saudi Arabia. Get all your top stories from the Week in Events here. - [Informa retains top revenue ranking as Messe Frankfurt rejoins podium](https://expoplatform.com/blog/week-in-events/wie-2025-09-05/) - Your top story in the Week in Events is Events Venture Group' investment in global events intelligence provider Explori. Get your top industry news here. - [How AI Matchmaking helps you create successful events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/ai-matchmaking/how-ai-matchmaking-is-reshaping-the-future-of-events/) - AI matchmaking is playing a big role in transforming events. It can help make deeper connections to people, products and content. Here we explain how. - [Accessibility in events: a priority for event professionals](https://expoplatform.com/inclusive-events/accessibility-events-priority/) - Discover why recent legislation and expected standards are driving event professionals to prioritize accessibility in events. - [Emerald strengthen executive-level summit portfolio with new acquisition](https://expoplatform.com/blog/week-in-events/wie-2025-08-18/) - Your top headline from this Week in Events is Emerald takes over Canadian executive-level summit leader Generis Group. Get all your top industry news here. - [UFI embarks on business mission to LatAm](https://expoplatform.com/blog/week-in-events/wie-2025-08-04/) - UFI launch business mission to LaTam and Bogota to gain insights on the regions growing events industry. Get the full story with your Week in Events. - [Maximize event ROI: Your guide to a Hosted Buyer Program](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hosted-buyer/hosted-buyer-programme-guide/) - Boost exhibitor ROI with our comprehensive Hosted Buyer Programme guide. Learn step-by-step strategies to set up curated meetings for buyers and exhibitors. - [The key elements that define AI-powered events](https://expoplatform.com/ai-in-events/key-elements-of-ai-in-events/) - Find out the most important elements of AI in Events that are fostering deeper and impactful connections between exhibitors and attendees. - [Events industry prepares for IMEX Frankfurt](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/wie-20250519/) - Eventprofs from more 100 countries are getting geared up for IMEX Frankfurt, with notable growth in attendance from Asia and Africa. Read your full events news. - [Tech Partnerships 'Power Personalised Event Experiences'](https://expoplatform.com/blog/partnership/narisa-wild-may25/) - Deeper tech partnerships are creating more meaningful customer experiences across major US exhibitions, says Narisa Wild of Clarion Events North America. - [Event registration data 'is broken' - here's how to fix it](https://expoplatform.com/blog/event-registration-data-is-broken-heres-how-to-fix-it/) - "Registration is broken" - that's the claim which set the tone for the Event Tech Trends 2025 webinar. Find out how our panel of experts can help you fix it. - [Shocking pay gap revealed as leaders back DEI in events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/dei-apr25/) - A shocking £3,400 pay gap between white and ethnic minority eventprofs is revealed in the UK, as leaders pledge to continue the fight a wider attack on DEI. - [EP Lab: New research and development centre for events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/ep-lab-launch/) - EP Lab is newly launched collaborative research and development center for the events industry designed to lead tech innovation. Read now to find out more. - [Emerald acquires luxury events portfolio](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/wie-20250324/) - This week has seen significant developments across the events industry - with major acquisitions, leadership changes and strong growth reports. Read it here. - [10 proven strategies to increase event app downloads](https://expoplatform.com/mobile-event-app/increase-event-app-downloads/) - Smart Event mobile apps are key to unlocking engagement and value. Follow these 10 steps and maximise downloads among participants for your next show. - [Event mobile app downloads have doubled - find out why](https://expoplatform.com/mobile-event-app/event-mobile-app-downloads/) - ExpoPlatform research estimates event mobile app downloads have doubled since 2020. Find out how this digital transformation can impact your organiser business - [10 Reasons to Lock in a Multi-Year Event Tech Partnership](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/multi-event-2025/) - Event planning can be chaos personified. But one area which shouldn't be a headache is your tech. Enter multi-year, multi-event partnerships. Find out more now. - [Event tech should be 'intrinsic' to exhibition improvement](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/havina-sirohia/) - Havina Sirohia, of Informa Markets, explains how event tech should be an “intrinsic” part of improving exhibitions and increasing their value for participants. - [AI will push in-person events into a 'luxury' experience](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/enrico-gallorini-jan25/) - The rise of artificial intelligence will make the role of in-person events more important - to the point it becomes a luxury, according to Enrico Gallorini. - [Build or Buy? The Truth About Event Tech Solutions](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/build-or-buy-tech/) - Building your event tech is fraught with risk. Here are seven reasons why you should avoid it and partner with an event tech provider instead. - [10 tips to select event tech for in-person shows in 2024](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/10-tips-to-select-event-tech/) - Plan to use an event management platform for your shows? Here are 10 points to remember before making a purchase decision. - [Event industry at 'pivotal moment' for planet and prosperity](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/sustainable-events-mariela-mcilwraith/) - Mariela McIlwraith, of the Event Industry Council, explains why our industry is at a pivotal moment for “people, planet and prosperity”. Read more here. - [Net Zero events signatories face removal over lack of action](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/net-zero-events-removal-july24/) - Signatories to the Net Zero Carbon Events scheme will be removed if they can't show "tangible action" on CO2, ExpoPlatform can exclusively reveal. Read now. - ['Clock is ticking' for eventprofs to prove green credentials](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/ben-wielgus-jul2024/) - The "clock is ticking" for eventprofs to prove decisive action on the climate to expectant exhibitors, according to Informa's head of sustainability. - [Events have 'huge power' to cut CO2, but minds must change](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/anna-abdelnoor-july24/) - Eventprofs have a "huge amount of power" to make our industry more sustainable - but mindsets must change, according Anna Abdelnoor of isla. - [AI to hyper-personalise 2024 event engagement - IBTM report](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/week-in-events-20231204/) - Discover how AI is hyper-personalising event engagement in IBTM's latest report and other stories in this edition of your event news roundup. - [Smart Events 2022: The organiser’s complete guide](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/smart-events-guide-2022/) - Is 2022 the year of Smart Events? Read this guide to learn how you can use the latest tech to create richer, value-driven experiences for your audience. - [Shock as 'under 25% of eventprofs' exploring generative AI](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/mark-parsons-generative-ai/) - Less than a quarter of event organisers are "actively exploring" the potential of generative AI, according to Mark Parsons of Events Intelligence. - [How to make more money with Smart Events: a complete guide](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/making-money/) - Smart Events will dominate the events industry in the coming years. This complete guides shows you how this tech-enhanced model can make your more money. - [Integrated onsite registration 'boosts revenue and insights'](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/keith-findlay-2307/) - Organizers can create new revenue streams and uncover data-driven insights using integrated registration onsite, according to CEO of Klay Keith Findlay - [Event market consolidation 'creates room' for innovators](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/ashley-roberts-mna/) - Market consolidation may create “unhealthy competition” but leaves opportunities for smaller planners, according to Ashley Roberts from CONNECT. Read more here. - [10 ways online marketplaces are a bonus for eventprofs](https://expoplatform.com/blog/marketplace/online-marketplace-advantages/) - The rise of online marketplaces has been a boost for B2B events - allowing organisers to connect year-round. Here are 10 ways they're a bonus for eventprofs. - [Asia-Pacific leads way in online retail spending](https://expoplatform.com/blog/marketplace/chart-of-week-20220701/) - Asia-Pacific is leading the way for online retail spending.Find out how changing buying patterns like these are shaping up omnichannel strategies for B2B events - [92% plan to improve post-event follow-ups - Forrester](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-2024-07-15/) - A Forrester study shows 92% eventprofs plan to improve their attendee follow-ups once the show ends. Get the full insights and more in our weekly news wrap. - [Event marketing budgets grow at UK record rate: IPA report](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-2024-04-29/) - Event budgets in the UK grew 23% in Q1 2024, marking the ninth consecutive quarter of growth. Read about it and more in our weekly event news wrap. - [New tech features to fuel a more seamless IMEX Frankfurt](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/new-tech-imex-fr-2024/) - A new and improved suite of digital features will be introduced at IMEX Frankfurt to turbocharge a seamless experience for attendees. Find out more here. - [Firms being 'conscious' about who attends events is positive](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/kinsey-fabrizio-mar24/) - Firms being more “conscious” about who they send to tradeshows is a benefit for the events industry, according to president of the CTA Kinsey Fabrizio. - [Are you taking these precautions while planning hybrid events?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/precautions-while-planning-hybrid-events/) - What necessary precautions should you take while planning hybrid events successfully? Here are some crucial steps to follow. - [Hybrid Booths: how to convert leads without attending events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/hybrid-booths-donna-shaw/) - Donna Shaw tells our Transformation Stories series how Rego's hybrid booth Smartstands can help exhibitors convert 40% of leads - without attending an event. - [Chart of the week: what do planners want from hybrid events?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/chart-of-the-week-marketers-hybrid/) - Event marketers believe hybrid events is the future. Our Chart of the Week illustrates they want technology to connect with their show and have real-time data. - [Transforming tradeshows: hosted buyer solutions](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hosted-buyer/transforming-tradeshows-hosted-buyer/) - Hosted buyer programmes are curated meeting schedules with high-value networking for buyers and exhibitors. Learn how they can transform your tradeshow. - [How event tech can give tradeshows a hosted buyer experience](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hosted-buyer/paul-miller/) - Eventprofs should bring a hosted buyer experience to tradeshows using technology “as much as possible”, according to Questex CEO Paul Miller. - [Hosted Buyer Programme: how to find the ideal buyer](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hosted-buyer/find-ideal-buyer/) - What factors do you look at to attracting the ideal buyer for your Hosted Buyer Programme? This article looks at five crucial data points and their importance. - [Event tech helps 'every step' of hosted buyer programs](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hosted-buyer/david-hidalgo/) - The right event tech platform can help with “every step” of creating high value hosted buyer programs, according to David Hidalgo of IBTM Americas. Read now. - [Next gen event tech will 'reveal the VIP buyers' in the room](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hosted-buyer/bilal-al-rais/) - The next stage of event tech should allow participants to know which VIP attendees are in the room at an exhibition, according to Bilal Al-Rais of DWTC. - [Exhibitions revenue projected to grow 18% in 2025 - UFI](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2025-02-17/) - Exhibition industry revenues are poised to jump 18% in 2025 and outpace last year's growth, according to UFI's new barometer. Read the Week in Events in full. - [Event budgets 'remain stagnant as ROI proof falls short'](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/event-budgets-chloe-richardson-25/) - Eventprofs miss out on budget increases despite rising business revenues because they struggle to prove ROI as well as others, according to Chloe Richardson - [Tag takeover as Freeman moves to boost digital marketing](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/wie-20250317/) - Global events company Freeman has taken over Tag Digital to enhance marketing capability for organizers and associations. Read more in your Week in Events. - [Eventprofs can't "get away with what feels good" when measuring success](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/may24-webinar/) - Eventprofs can no longer "get away with what feels good" when trying to measure the success of their live shows, according to an expert panel. - [Five ways to drive tradeshow ROI with data analytics](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/drive-tradeshow-roi-data-analytics/) - Maximize your tradeshow ROI with data analytics. Learn five ways to make tradeshows more successful with data insights and increase your overall revenue. - [Savvy eventprofs 'can turn negative campaign data into gold'](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/charlie-taylor-mar25/) - Negative marketing data won’t “derail your entire campaign” and smart eventprofs can turn it into a golden lesson, according to Charlie Taylor of Easyfairs. - [How digital word of mouth can boost your event marketing](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/rachel-stephan-conversion/) - Digitized “word of mouth” event marketing can drastically boost conversion rates compared to traditional campaigns, according to Rachel Stephan of Snöball. - [It's lonely at the top for event leaders - CEO of ELX](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/nicola-kastner-elx/) - It can be "lonely at the top" for event leaders making it crucial for senior roles to share and develop best practices, according to Nicola Kastner of ELX. - [Messe Frankfurt hits 'record sales' for German tradeshow](https://expoplatform.com/blog/associations/week-in-events-2024-12-2/) - Messe Frankfurt's 2024 sales are on track to hit €780m, reportedly the 'highest ever' by a German tradeshow. Read all about it in our latest event news wrap. - [Informa and DWTC join forces in new venture](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/wie-20250310/) - Dubai World Trade Centre and Informa Group have announced a strategic partnership to create a Dubai-based "global powerhouse" in the events industry. - [International Confex 2025 roundup](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/confex-2025/) - International Confex 2025 had a packed programme of insightful sessions. One message unified them: adapt or be left behind. Get the highlights here. - [Eventprofs descend on London for Confex 2025](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-230225/) - Thousands are starting to descend on London to connect at one of the biggest gatherings for eventprofs of the year. Read the full story in your Week in Events. - [CloserStill Media acquires German HR trade fair](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2025-02-10/) - CloserStill Media has acquired German HR trade fair Personalmesse München to boost its events portfolio. Read about it and more in our event news roundup. - [Nineteen Group names new president of Americas region](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2025-02-03/) - Nineteen Group has named Mary Larkin as new president for its expansion into the Americas. Read about it and other stories in our latest event news wrap. - [New retail and specialty exec at Clarion Events North America](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20250127/) - Clarion Events North America has named a new EVP to lead its retail and specialty division - read why. Get more top stories in our weekly event news roundup. - [UFI names Chris Skeith new CEO](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2024-01-07/) - Chris Skeith will be UFI CEO after a decade-long tenure of Kai Hattendorf. Catch all the details plus more event news in our latest roundup. - [IMEX America hits record 15,500+ attendees](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2024-10-14/) - IMEX America 2024: Record 15,500+ attendees signal booming business events. Read our weekly event news recap for insights and key takeaways. - [GITEX Global records highest-ever international participation](https://expoplatform.com/blog/tradeshows/week-in-events-2024-10-21/) - The 2024 edition of GITEX Global saw record-breaking international turnout - read all about it in our latest weekly event news roundup! - [Event spend thrives despite UK firms' budget cuts](https://expoplatform.com/trends/week-in-events-2024-10-28/) - IPA's latest report reveals UK firms are spending more on events despite softening marketing budgets. Read all about it in our latest event news wrap. - [Hyve makes major foray into healthcare with HLTH acquisition](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2024-11-04/) - Hyve Group has entered the healthcare sector with the acquisition of global health innovation platform HLTH. Read all about it in our latest event news wrap. - [Raccoon launches Europe's first B2B running expo](https://expoplatform.com/blog/tradeshows/week-in-events-2024-11-11/) - A tradeshow for running professionals! That's what Raccoon Media Group has announced for Nov 2025 - read about it and other stories in our event news wrap. - [AEO names Anna Golden of Olympia Events as new CEO](https://expoplatform.com/blog/associations/week-in-events-2024-11-18/) - Anna Golden of Olympia Events will lead AEO as its new CEO in 2025, focusing on advocacy and membership growth . Read more about it in our event news wrap. - [Informa B2B events report 11.1% revenue surge in Jan-Oct](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2024-11-25/) - Informa's B2B events revenue surged 11.1% YTD as global in-person meetings continue to fuel growth. Read about it and more in our latest event news roundup. - [New UFI President: Silence has hurt exhibitions, it's time for action](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20241209/) - UFI's new president Hugh Jones has urged the exhibition industry to strengthen advocacy, saying past silence has hurt them. Read more in his inaugural letter. - [London voted top European meeting destination - Amex GBT](https://expoplatform.com/blog/corporate-events/week-in-events-2024-12-16/) - London has been named Europe's leading meetings destination for the second year in a row, per an Amex survey. Read more about it in our latest event news wrap. - [Sustainable events in 2025: strategies and best practices](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/sustainable-events-2025-guide/) - Cut your event's carbon footprint in 2025! Our sustainable planning guide provides expert guidance on green venues, certifications, waste management and more. - [Messe Munchen appoints new IMEA head](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20250120/) - Messe München has named a new leader to head its IMEA operations and drive business growth. Read about it and other top stories in our latest event news wrap. - [Engagement Simplified: Your AI-powered attendee journey](https://expoplatform.com/ai-in-events/ai-powered-engagement-at-events/) - Discover 8 practical ways organizers can use AI to enhance attendee experiences at exhibitions and tradeshows. - [Resilience is a Plan, not a State of Mind - Insights from the UFI Congress 2020](https://expoplatform.com/blog/resilience-is-a-plan-not-a-state-of-mind-insights-from-the-ufi-congress-2020/) - The UFI Global Congress 2020 saw many experts & leaders share their insights on the resilience shown by the exhibition industry. Read our blog to know more. - [Top Lead Generation Ideas for Virtual Trade Shows](https://expoplatform.com/blog/top-lead-generation-ideas-for-virtual-trade-shows/) - Wondering how to generate leads at online events? Here are top 5 lead generation ideas for virtual trade shows that can improve your exhibitor's ROI. - [Why is Networking at Virtual Events More Effective than Live Events?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/why-is-networking-at-virtual-events-more-effective-than-live-events/) - As surprising it may sound, networking at virtual events can be more effective than at in-person events. Learn how virtual event networking helps! - [ExpoPlatform named matchmaking partner for UFI Global Congress](https://expoplatform.com/blog/partnership/ufi-congress-matchmaking-2024/) - ExpoPlatform has been announced as the official speed matchmaking partner for the upcoming UFI Global Congress in Cologne. Read the full announcement here. - [Who is incoming UFI CEO Chris Skeith?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/new-ufi-ceo-chris-skeith/) - Learn who is Chris Skeith, UFI's new incoming CEO - [Top three positions unchanged in Stax exhibitions ranking](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2024-09-23/) - Informa, RX and Clarion to lead in the global exhibition industry in Stax's annual Top 20 Ranking of Exhibition Organizers for 2023. Read more for details. - [AI adoption in events leaps 60% - report](https://expoplatform.com/blog/ai-matchmaking/week-in-events-2024-09-16/) - AI adoption in events has surged 60% since 2023, a new report shows. Read more about it in our latest event news roundup. - [AEO appoints dmg executive as new chair](https://expoplatform.com/blog/associations/week-in-events-2024-09-09/) - The AEO has named a dmg executive as its new chair to "future-proof" it for industry challenges. Read about it and more in our latest event news roundup. - [AI in event management: powerful but in 'a bit of a mess'](https://expoplatform.com/blog/ai-matchmaking/fatima-barbero-aug24/) - AI in event management is in “a bit of a mess” but a strategic approach is the key to unlocking its potential, according to industry expert Fatima Barbero. - [UFI's CEO steps down after decade-long tenure](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2024-09-02/) - UFI CEO Kai Hattendorf has stepped down after a decade-long tenure. Read about it and other stories that made the headlines in our weekly event news roundup. - [ETT Club bids farewell after almost four years](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/ett-club-closes/) - The Exhibition Think Tank Club has bid a fond farewell to events industry colleagues after almost four years of collaboration. Read what will happen next. - [Associations should 'be warned' if avoiding 365 communities](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/damian-hutt-community/) - Associations who avoid creating an online community for its members should “be warned”, according to Damian Hutt from the Association of Association Executives. - [Chart of the week: Organisers turning to 365 communities](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/chart-of-week-20220225/) - Organisers are building online 365 communities to connect with their audiences. Our weekly chart analyses how this helps your event strategy and drives growth. - [UFI makes ExpoPlatform its official matchmaking partner](https://expoplatform.com/blog/associations/ufi-matchmaking-may24/) - UFI connections will be turbocharged through a new official partnership with ExpoPlatform at its upcoming European Conference. Read more here. - [ExpoPlatform joins ICCA as association growth continues](https://expoplatform.com/blog/associations/expoplatform-joins-icca-as-association-growth-continues/) - ExpoPlatform has become an official member of ICCA as it continues to grow its presence in association events. Find out more details about this move here. - [How ChatGPT-like tools can help eventprofs](https://expoplatform.com/blog/ai-matchmaking/mykyta-fastovets-chatgpt/) - ChatGPT-like generative AI tools can help event organizers to do a deep dive into data and improve their offerings, according to an ExpoPlatform leader. - [IMEX and isla launch free events carbon tracking tool](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/week-in-events-2024-08-26/) - IMEX and isla have launched a free events carbon tracking tool to boost sustainability efforts for organizers. Get your full event news roundup here. - [Frankfurt Book Fair partners ExpoPlatform for event tech](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/frankfurt-bookfair-partners/) - Frankfurt Book Fair has embarked on a new chapter after introducing ExpoPlatform as its event tech provider. Read the full details now. - [MRO Americas plants 1,000 trees through ExpoPlatform scheme](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/mro-americas-2024-sustainable/) - MRO Americas has helped to plant 1,000 trees to offset emissions as part of an ExpoPlatform sustainable events scheme. Find out about Meetings Make Trees here. - [Exhibition revenues to soar 17% and hit record high - UFI](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2024-08-12/) - Global exhibitions revenue is expected to rise 17% y-o-y to arecord high in 2024, UFI's latest Barometer reveals. Get the deep dive in our event news wrap. - [The essential Event App guide for tradeshows](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/mobile-event-app/) - Event apps have become c tools in the success of leading shows like IMEX and GITEX. This guide gives you a look at their applications, features and benefits. - [Informa boosts festivals brand with Cannes Lions purchase](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2024-07-29/) - Informa plans to boost festival-led experiences bu acquiring Cannes Lions organizer Ascential. Read all about it in our latest weekly event news wrap. - [New partnership cemented for UK Construction Week](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2024-07-22/) - A new partnership has been cemented to bring major shows together and consolidate the construction sector offerings. Read about it in our latest event news wrap - [Act or face removal: Net Zero Events signatories warned](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/week-in-events-2024-07-08/) - Net Zero Events signatories need to show proof of their pledge or face removal, a senior leader has told ExpPlatorm. Read more in our latest event news wrap. - [Two Messes announce record sales worth combined €1.2bn](https://expoplatform.com/blog/tradeshows/week-in-events-2024-07-01/) - Messe Frankfurt and Messe München have announced combined sales of €1.2 billion. Read all about it in our latest event news roundup. - [Informa delivers 10% growth over five months](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2024-06-24/) - Informa has struck double digital growth in the first five months of 2024, reporting a 10% rise in revenue as it focuses on niche markets, unique content and global expansion. The company also maintained its full-year adjusted operating profit to reach the higher end of the £950 million (m) to £970m range. Read more about it - [Exhibitions give £10.9bn boost to UK economy](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2024-06-17/) - Exhibitions added £10.9bn to the UK economy in 2023, as per EIA's latest report. That's our spotlight this week - read more in our weekly event news wrap. - [Known tech users are 'rich for event sponsors and planners'](https://expoplatform.com/blog/narisa-wild-june24/) - A “known user is rich” for advertisers, sponsors and planners in an event’s digital strategy, according to Narisa Wild of Clarion Events North America. - [Dubai Active Industry partners ExpoPlatform to enhance B2B experience](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/dubai-active-industry-partnership/) - IEG Middle East has partnered with ExpoPlatform to enhance its hosted buyers programme and tradeshow matchmaking at Dubai Active Industry. Read more here. - [Europe hosts major UFI and AAE conferences](https://expoplatform.com/blog/conferences/week-in-events-2024-06-10/) - This week's spotlight is on the UFI and AAE European conferences. Also read about the world's first sustainable stand to be unveiled at next week's TMS. - [GITEX announces new Nigeria edition](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2024-06-03/) - GITEX Global has announced a new Nigeria edition as part of its tech showcase portfolio. Read about it and other stories in our weekly event news roundup - [Saudi MICE industry to surpass $5 billion by 2031](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/saudi-mice-to-surpass-5-billion/) - Saudi Arabia's MICE sector is projected to surpass $5bn by 2031! Our latest Chart of the Month explores the rise of the Middle East as a meetings & events hub. - [Return to industry form ahead of IMEX Frankfurt comeback](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20220530/) - It's been a week where we've seen a return to form across the events industry. IMEX Frankfurt is being staged for the first time in three years, US B2B exhibition cancellation rates dropped below 10% for the first time since 2019 and Hyve reported first half revenues which exceeded expectations - with some shows doing - [B2B sales journey more omnichannel than ever](https://expoplatform.com/blog/marketplace/b2b-sales-journey-more-omnichannel-than-ever/) - The number of channels now used in B2B sales has doubled since 2016, figures show. Findings from McKinsey & Co reveal buyers are more comfortable than ever using digital and online methods for purchasing. They are found to use up to 10 channels as part of their buying journey - which is double the number - [B2B US ecommerce to exceed $2tn next year](https://expoplatform.com/blog/marketplace/chart-of-week-20220624/) - B2B ecommerce in the US is set to hit more than $2 trillion in sales next year, according to a study. Findings from Forrester also show this method will make up 24% of all purchases and be worth $3tn by 2027. It comes as other studies show an omnichannel approach is becoming increasingly popular in - [Events confidence surges as IMEX Frankfurt wraps up](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2024-05-20/) - Events industry confidence surged as IMEX concluded yet another massively successful Frankfurt show. Read about it and more in our weekly event news wrap. - [Automation for mindfulness: cut out stress with event tech](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/automation-for-mindfulness/) - Learn how event technology streamlines tasks and promotes mindfulness. Eliminate stress and become more efficiency with our expert tips! - [Get set for 'Impact' at IMEX Frankfurt 2024](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2024-05-13/) - IMEX Frankfurt 2024 puts 'Impact' at the centre stage as it opens its door this week. Find out more in the Week in Events. - [Northstar agrees three-year tech deal with ExpoPlatform](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/northstar-deal/) - Northstar Travel Group has made ExpoPlatform its event technology provider for four of its major shows as part of three-year deal. Find out more now. - [Events hit as UAE records heaviest rain in 75 years](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-2024-04-22/) - Event operations were impacted following unprecedented rains in the UAE - the heaviest in 75 years. Read about it in our latest weekly event news wrap. - [Global MICE Collaborative makes a comeback](https://expoplatform.com/blog/associations/week-in-events-2024-04-15/) - Leading event associations IAEE, MPI and SITE have relaunched the Global MICE Collaborative - read about it and more in our latest weekly event news wrap. - [Budget smarter: essential tradeshow cost guide](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/tradeshow-budget-guide/) - Tradeshow costs are rising, but how can you as an organiser tackle them? Read our complete guide to overcoming this with practical advice and digital solutions. - [Eventprofs set to welcome Global Meetings Industry Day](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-08-04-2024/) - Eventprofs are set to welcome GMID 2024 to celebrate the role of events in fueling communities and businesses. Read more in our latest weekly event news wrap. - [ExpoPlatform partners DLG as event tech provider](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/expoplatform-partners-dlg-as-event-tech-provider/) - ExpoPlatform has entered a partnership as technology provider for DLG to provide attendees with a “second-to-none” networking experience. - [Eventprofs must 'innovate and delight' to tackle cost hikes](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/greg-topalian/) - Innovative experiences which “delight” attendees is a key tackling cost hikes faced by organizers, according to Greg Topalian of Clarion Events North America. - [DWTC records 25% jump in visitors](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2024-03-18/) - Dubai's leading event organiser DWTC recorded a 25% yearly jump in visitor arrivals in 2023 to 2.47m. Read more about it in our latest event news roundup. - [What Europe's AI Act could mean for eventprofs](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/eu-ai-act-mar24/) - Europe is on the brink of introducing a world-first legal framework for AI, with potential consequences for event organizers. Find out what that could mean. - [Informa smashes targets as revenue tops £3bn](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2024-03-11/) - Informa has surpassed its 2023 targets and raised guidance for this year on robust industry sentiment. Read more about it in our latest event news wrap. - [New event tech strategist appointed](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/valentina-anastasio/) - ExpoPlatform has appointed Valentina Anastasio as its new event technology strategist as it continues to grow its expert industry-experienced leadership team. - [Events collective strengthens advocacy efforts](https://expoplatform.com/blog/associations/week-in-event-2024-03-04/) - A major events industry collective has strengthened its advocacy efforts by welcoming new members in its fold. Read about it and more in our latest news wrap. - [The trouble with attracting talent to events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/attracting-talent-to-events/) - Why does the events industry struggle to attract and retain good talent? Find out the reasons here. - [Innovation key to tackling drop in industry mood - UFI](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/chart-of-the-month-feb/) - As cost pressures rise, events need to be more innovative to satisfy customers' demands. Read all about it in our latest Chart of the Month analysis. - [Delegates 'demand more' as UK day rates surge](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2024-02-19/) - UK day-delegate rates are surging on strong events demand but customers also want more value for their dollars. Read about it in our latest event news wrap. - [Six digital sponsorships for your next event](https://expoplatform.com/blog/monetisation/digital-sponsorships-for-events/) - Learn which are the top digital sponsorship options you can implement in your next event ato drive engagement and ROI. - [New UFI director: Eventprofs 'bullish' despite global crises](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/martha-donato/) - The events industry is "bullish and optimistic" despite geopolitical challenge, according to UFI's new North America regional director Martha Donato. - [Organizers 'set to fail' by misjudging sponsor ROI needs](https://expoplatform.com/blog/monetisation/timothy-skennion-sponsor-roi/) - Event organizers are “setting themselves up to underperform” by failing to grasp the expectations of sponsors' ROI, according to Timothy Skennion. Read now. - [Events industry has 'long way to go' on personalisation](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/event-tech-forecast-webinar-jan24/) - The events industry still has "a long way to go" to improve in-person experiences through AI, according to an expert contributor to our Forecast panel. - [52% of event firms to boost staffing in 2024: UFI Barometer](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2024-02-12/) - UFI's latest Barometer survey shows positive workforce outlook in 2024, with 52% of exhibition firms planning to hire more staff. Read our event news wrap. - [Eventprofs must battle for 'time-limited leaders' to attend](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/paul-miller-feb24/) - Organizers must battle to attract time-limited decision-makers who seek events with superior “return on time invested”, according to Paul Miller of Questex. - [Raccoon Group 'doubles portfolio' in one year](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20240205/) - Raccoon Media Groups' event portfolio is expected to grow 2x after its latest acquisition. Read more and other top stories in this week's event news roundup. - [Nineteen Group boost cyber portfolio with acquisition](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20240129/) - Nineteen Group has acquired SASIG to strengthen community engagement and events in the cyber security sector. Read more about it in this week's event news. - [Top tips to improve your brand presence at a tradeshow](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/top-tips-to-improve-your-brand-presence-at-a-tradeshow/) - High exhibitor ROI also depends on the way brand presentation is done at tradeshow booths. Get top tips on how to do it to maximise this impact. - [ECA 'laser-focused' on championing events with DC lawmakers](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20240108/) - The Exhibitions and Conference Alliance has pledged to be "laser-focused" on the role of business events with Washington DC lawmakers. Find out more here. - [12 Event Tech-mas treats for a jolly 2024](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/12-event-tech-mas-treats-for-2024/) - Unwrap these 12 Event Tech-mas treats for a jolly 2024. We'll show you the digital solutions which will be a perfect gift for you as an organiser. Read now. - [Iconic gaming event E3 shuts down](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20231218/) - It's the end of an era as the iconic gaming industry event E3 shut down its doors for good. The announcement was made by the video game group Entertainment Software Association (ESA), following the previous cancellation of the show in June 2023. Other top event stories of the week include: UFI exhibition census reveals 81 - [Industry records highest number of events in years: report](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20231127/) - Confirmed events in September rose strongly after slowing in prior months, a report reveals. Read more about it and other stories in our latest event news wrap. - [10 ways to go green using event tech](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/go-green-with-event-tech/) - Learn 10 ways you can use event tech to make your shows more sustainable. - [Informa raises 2023 revenue to £3.15bn+](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20231120/) - Informa has raised its full-year revenue to £3.15bn owing to continued strong performance. Read more about it and other stories in our latest event news wrap. - [UK exhibitions fuel £9.4 billion in trade: report](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20231112/) - A new report by EIA shows that UK exhibitions are generating £9.4 billion in trade. Read more about it and other stories in our latest weekly event news wrap. - [ExpoPlatform CEO named among most influential in events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/eventex-tanya-pinchuk-2023/) - Tanya Pinchuk, CEO of ExpoPlatform, has been named as one of the 100 most influential eventprofs in the world. She also listed i two further categories. - [UFI wraps up US debut in Las Vegas](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20231106/) - UFI has launched a new chapter in its history with the debut of its global congress in Las Vegas. Read the only events industry news roundup you need here. - [How to select the best tradeshow software: a complete guide](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/best-tradeshow-software/) - Choosing the right event tech software can significantly improve the value proposition of your tradeshow - but how do you do it? Read this complete guide. - [12 ways to boost event engagement](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/event-engagement-guide/) - Building and maintaining event engagement is a key issue for organisers. This 12-step guide shows how you can do it before, during and after your show. - [Messe Frankfurt starts digital transformation](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/week-in-events-20231030/) - Messe Frankfurt has launched a digital transformation project to boost growth and competitiveness. Read about it and more stories in our latest event news wrap. - [IMEX America records biggest ever show](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20231023/) - The IMEX Group has recorded its biggest-ever show with the 12th edition of IMEX America. Read more about it and other top stories in our latest event news wrap. - [GITEX GLOBAL 2023 goes live](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20231016/) - This week's spotlight is on GITEX GLOBAL 2023 and IMEX America - ExpoPlatform is the event tech partner for both. Read more about it and other news stories. - [Tradeshow lead retrieval: capture more and increase ROI](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/trade-show-lead-retrieval/) - Tradeshows are only truly valuable when they provide exhibitors with quality leads. Read this guide to learn how tradeshow lead retrieval solutions can help. - [Exhibitor Manual: tradeshow onboarding made easy](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/tradeshow-exhibitor-manuals/) - Onboarding exhibitors to your tradeshow is crucial to success. Learn to cut the hassle & do it effortlessly using ExpoPlatform's Online Exhibitor Manual module. - [Tradeshow interactive floor plans: a complete walkthrough](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/interactive-floor-plans/) - An interactive floor plan helps enhance engagement at tradeshows by making navigation easier for attendees. Learn all about it in our complete walkthrough. - [Event Website Builder: A Complete Guide](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/event-website-builder-guide/) - Building an event website sounds tough but it need not be. Learn how an event website builder helps you create one without having to know a single line of code. - [Event registration guide: Maximise live attendance](https://expoplatform.com/blog/event-registration-guide/) - Read event registration guide on online event registration software to streamline the check-in process and maximise attendance at live shows & in-person events - [Omnichannel Lead Intelligence: A How To Guide](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/omnichannel-lead-intel/) - Omnichannel lead intelligence can bring in three times more leads and boost exhibitor ROI. All online and in-person interactions in one dashboard. Learn more. - [Marketplace Tender: helping information flow for better deals](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/marketplace-tender/) - ExpoPlatform's new Marketplace Tender feature creates a seamless experience for buyers to get information from suppliers and create successful deals. Read more. - [What are the best online networking tools for events?](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/online-tools-networking-events/) - Online networking tools are great at facilitating good connections at in-person industry trade shows and conferences. Find out more about their features here. - [IMEX partners ExpoPlatform for three-year tech deal](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/week-in-events-20231009/) - IMEX has locked ExpoPlatform as its official tech partner in a three-year deal. Read more about it and other stories in our latest weekly event news roundup. - [ExpoPlatform and IMEX in three-year official tech deal](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/imex-expoplatform-partners/) - IMEX Group has agreed a three-year partnership with ExpoPlatform as official event tech partner ahead of IMEX America this October. Read the full announcement. - [AI 'no longer a matter of choice' for associations](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/robin-salter-ai/) - AI is "something that's happening" and no longer "really a choice now" for associations, according to Robin Salter of AEIDL. Read the Transformation Story now. - [Exhibition market rebound to hit 107% - report](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/chart-of-month-sept/) - Global exhibition markets are forecast to continue their recovery and bounce back 107% by 2024. Find out why in our latest Chart of the Month. - [Top US convention centres - ranked](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20230925/) - Our latest edition of weekly event news puts the spotlight on the top convention centres in the US. - [Full guide to CRM solutions for event management and sales](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/crm-solutions-event-management-and-sales/) - Read everything you need to know about CRM solutions for event management and how they help streamline sales and drive business growth. - [Axing of live events hits 0.3% low - report](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20230704/) - US B2B exhibitions are on a strong recovery path with live event cancellations dropping to 0.3% in Q1 2023. Read more in your full weekly events roundup. - [Informa Markets advances healthcare tech with new partnership](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20230807/) - Informa Markets has entered a new partnership for a leading healthcare tech event in North America. Read more about it and other stories in our events roundup. - [Informa and RX retain top spots in exhibition rankings](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20230814/) - Informa and RX have retained their top spots in the latest Top 20 exhibition organizers ranking by revenue. Read more in our latest event news roundup. - [RX moves to support women in events ?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20230918/) - RX Global has taken a key step to support its gender goals. Read about it and other top stories in this week's events roundup. - [IAEE's inaugural Expo! Expo! MENA edition kicks off](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20230911/) - This week saw the launch of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) Expo! Expo! MENA edition. Read on for your full Week in Events. - [ExpoPlatform appoints new Chief Growth Officer](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/abbie-michaelson-appointment/) - Abbie Michaelson has joined ExpoPlatform as its new Chief Growth Officer. His role will see him drive the company's expansion through sales. Read now - [DWTC Authority licensing scheme sees 250% growth](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20230904/) - Our weekly events wrap focuses on the DWTC Authority free zone - licence renewals are up, more employees are being hired and live events are reporting growth. - [Back to business travel - 46% taking more US corporate trips](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20230828/) - Corporate travel is back with 46% of business travellers making more trips compared to before the pandemic. Read about it and more in our weekly event news wrap - [Organizers only 'scratching surface' of digital revenue](https://expoplatform.com/blog/monetisation/dahlia-el-gazzar-revenue/) - Event organizers are “only scratching the surface” of how much potential there is in digital revenue, according to event tech expert Dahlia El Gazzar. Read now. - [Full guide to growing pre-booked exhibitor meetings](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/pre-booked-exhibitor-meetings-guide/) - Pre-booked exhibitor meetings are often the first indicator of a tradeshow's success. Read this guide to learn how to increase these meetings for your show. - [Clarion Events boosts digital strategy with new appointment](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20230821/) - Clarion Events has named a new SVP to accelerate its digital strategy and product development. Read about it a in our latest events roundup. - [Stage set for IMEX Frankfurt 2023](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/week-in-events-20230522/) - Eventprofs are descending on Frankfurt for the Germany city's hosting of IMEX. Read your full events industry news roundup here. - [IMEX Frankfurt 2023 in numbers](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/imex-frankfurt-2023-numbers/) - A look at IMEX Frankfurt 2023 by the numbers. - [Highlights from IMEX Frankfurt 2023](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/imex-frankfurt-2023-highlights/) - Find out what some of the best talking points were at IMEX Frankfurt 2023 - with AI, event technology and data among the most popular discussions on show. - [IMEX Frankfurt 2023 'saw a lot of business' done](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20230530/) - IMEX Frankfurt saw eventprofs descend on the city with one thing on their mind - business. We find out what the Group CEO thinks in your latest Week in Events. - [How to make your live events more sustainable](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/how-events-more-sustainable/) - Find out how event tech can make your shows more sustainable while delivering the ROI your customers want. Read our complete guide tech-fuelled greener shows. - [Exhibitor Events - how you can maximise value](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/exhibitor-event/) - Exhibitor Events add real value for exhibitors and make your tradeshow significantly more valuable than others. Learn how you can make the most of this format - [Client need awareness 'top benefit' of 365 approach](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/week-in-events-20230327/) - Eventprofs believe the ability to find out more about client needs before and after an event is the key benefit of a 365 approach. Read more in your Week in Events. - [Content is 'biggest hurdle for community' - how to crack it](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/mpi-survey-march23/) - The need to provide year-round content is the biggest challenge for eventprofs when building a 365 community, according to new research. Here's how to crack it. - [Five ways Interactive Floorplans boost visitor experiences](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/floorplan/5-ways-floorplans-boost-experiences/) - Discover the top five ways Interactive Floorplans can remarkably improve the visitor experience at your event. Read this guide for more information. - [Travel must 'invest in sustainability now to protect future'](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/week-in-events-20230509/) - The travel industry must "invest now to help protect the future", according to an expert exhibition panel. Read more in your full industry news roundup. - [Event budget crisis needs 'robust measurement system'](https://expoplatform.com/blog/chloe-richardson-may2023/) - Event planners need a “robust measurement system” to justify spending amid a growing financial crisis in our industry, according to Chloe Richardson of Explori. - [Exhibitor Manual - four questions successful organisers ask](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/exhibitor-manual-questions/) - How should tradeshow organisers best use Exhibitor Manuals to make their show a success? Read this article to find out the four key questions to ask. - [Event organizers must be more 'cognizant' about DE&I](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/kaori-pereyra-lago/) - Organizers need to be more "cognizant" about diversity and inclusion, according to an American Express leader. Read the full interview with Kaori Pereyra-Lago. - [Marketplaces and the Omnichannel Future of Live Events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/marketplace/online-marketplace-platforms-live-events/) - Online marketplaces are essential for the evolution of live events. Here's a complete guide on how to create an online marketplace to complement your events. - [New appointment to spearhead growth across DACH market](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/jens-schindler-appointment/) - ExpoPlatform has appointed Jens Schindler as DACH regional director to spearhead growth across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Read now for more information. - [German trade fairs to hit nearly 13m visitors in 2023](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20230717/) - The German tradeshow industry is seeing a strong growth in visitors with almost 13 million expected this year. Read your full events news roundup here. - [A week of key leadership appointments](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20230703/) - The past week saw several top appointments being made by leading tradeshow organisers. German trade fair Hamburg Messe announced a new managing director to lead business growth and innovation. RX Global hired a new strategy leader while EventScotland named a sporting executive to head its operations. Read more in your full Week in Events industry - [Sustainability spotlight: Green events roundup](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/week-in-events-20230710/) - Our latest event industry news roundup focuses on sustainability - a new roadmap for European events, isla and EIN's partnership for a green show and more! - [ChatGPT gives eventprofs a leg-up - tech expert](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/ade-allenby-chatgpt/) - ChatGPT can give organizers a “leg-up” when it comes to producing content but still needs the creative input of eventprofs, according to Ade Allenby. - [Arc appoints new CFO as part of strategic growth plans](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20230626/) - Arc has appointed a new CFO as part of its strategic growth plans. Read your full event industry news roundup here for more top stories from this week. - [Spotlight on GED 2023 as eventprofs celebrate](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20230605/) - The exhibition industry is in celebration mode as another anniversary of GED beckons. Read more about it and other event stories in our latest weekly roundup. - [AI for events: understanding matchmaking](https://expoplatform.com/blog/ai-matchmaking/ai-events-matchmaking/) - This articles gives a detailed explanation of how AI matchmaking works to generate relevant recommendations for event participants. - [Tech integration 'at the heart of everything' - IMEX leader](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/gary-coombs-march23/) - Tech integration “is at the heart of everything” allowing organizers to keep up with the digital transformation of events, according to Gary Coombs of IMEX. - [3 ways AI can remarkably improve virtual event engagement](https://expoplatform.com/blog/virtual-events/3-ways-ai-can-remarkably-improve-virtual-event-engagement/) - With more virtual events in play, the rules of customer engagement have also changed. Learn 3 ways how AI can make a big impact on virtual event engagement. - [A complete association event platform guide](https://expoplatform.com/blog/associations/virtual-and-hybrid-events-guide-for-associations/) - ExpoPlatform's Event Platform Guide to using an association event platform for virtual and hybrid events. Here show how to drive membership and boost revenue. - ['New paradigm' of mobile event app as revenue generator](https://expoplatform.com/mobile-event-app/mark-maydon-ts/) - Mark Maydon, of Crowd Connected, tells ExpoPlatform the exhibition industry is in a “new paradigm” where mobile event app can become a crucial revenue generator - [Key takeaways from International Confex 2023](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/week-in-events-20230306/) - Eventprofs from around the world descended on London lfor a packed program of content at International Confex 2023. Find out the key takeaways and trends. - [Gunnar Heinrich: The Art of Smart Events and Metrics](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/gunnar-heinrich-transformation-stories/) - The CEO of adventics tells ExpoPlatform how the “real art” of building a data-driven events business is to follow the rule of “twenty’s plenty” with metrics. - [Buzz about Hyve acquisition worth £481m](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20230320/) - Another major acquisition was announced this week with a deal reached for the takeover of Hyve. Read your Week in Events for a full industry news roundup. - [Organisers 'missing out' on hybrid event monetisation](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/timothy-skennion-hybrid-event/) - Timothy Skennion, of Derabo Advisory Group, claims organisers are missing the hybrid event monetisation opportunities model by being too focussed on live. - [Organisers have 'responsibility' to deliver personalised events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/liz-irving-smart-events/) - Liz Irving tells ExpoPlatform how organizers have a "responsibility" to deliver personalized Smart Events which can reach a “much bigger audience”. - [Event tech is 'absolute necessity' to satisfy CMOs - Brian Field](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/event-tech-brian-field/) - How CMOs now see event technology as a 'necessity' in our latest Transformation Stories - and what it means for organizers. Check out Event Tech Growth Guide - [The 'million dollar question' about event data algorithms](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/eleni-lialiamou-feb23/) - The “million dollar question” facing organizers now is over how event data can create quality recommendations, according to Eleni Lialiamou of Informa Markets. - [Five top benefits of event data and analytics](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/benefits-of-event-data-analytics/) - Unlocking the benefits of event data can have a transformative effect on a company’s success.Our guide shows impact of data science on events businesses. - [Events 'must adapt to generational shift' - that means FOMO](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/heather-holst-knudsen-event-marketing/) - Heather Holst-Knudsen, CEO of H2K Partners, claims event organizers must adapt to consumer-like expectations of Gen Z and Millennials. Here, she sets out how. - [Association events 'will reinvent' to meet digital expectations](https://expoplatform.com/blog/associations/james-hampton-association-events/) - James Hampton, director of operations at MCI UK, tells how association events will be designed differently in future to meet digital expectations of attendees. - [How hybrid event meetings can drive year-round leads](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/hybrid-event-meetings-for-more-leads/) - Event lead generation is the most definite measure of the success of an event for exhibitors. Learn how you can use hybrid event meetings to drive leads. - [A week of changes at the top](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20230515/) - A slew of top appointments were the highlights of the events industry in the week gone by. Read more in your full industry news roundup. - [Don't Rush](https://expoplatform.com/blog/dont-rush/) - Learn more about exhibition planning. 5 exhibition participation planning tips that will help you avoid the last minute crunch. Click to read now. - [What will shape global business travel in 2023?](https://expoplatform.com/trends/global-business-travel-in-2023/) - This week's event news roundup highlights the key factors shaping global business travel in 2023 and beyond. - [ExCel London revs up security with new partnership](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20230417/) - ExCel London has bolstered security with a new collaboration with Safer Business Network. Read your Week in Events for a full industry news roundup. - [Event data overload 'needs philosophers over scientists'](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/enrico-gallorini-mar23/) - Eventprofs are faced with an overload of information which needs “more philosophers than data scientists”, according to researcher Enrico Gallorini. - [Top tips for efficient event planning in Ramadan](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/ramadan-2023/) - Make your Ramadan event planning more productive with these useful tips! - [Five ways to delight exhibitors at your events](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/five-ways-delight-exhibitors/) - These five event tech tools can make your exhibitor experience more delightful. Learn what these tools are and how they add value for your exhibitors. - [Informa's Tarsus takeover worth $940m](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20230314/) - The acquisition of Tarsus by Informa represents one of the biggest takeovers our industry has seen in recent years. Read the Week in Events for full insights. - [IMEX launches new platform with enhanced buyer - exhibitor connections at its core](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/imex-launches-new-platform-with-enhanced-buyer-exhibitor-connections-at-its-core/) - IMEX signs ExpoPlatform as its official event tech partner for 2023. - [How to effectively measure engagement at virtual events?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/virtual-events/how-to-effectively-measure-engagement-at-virtual-events/) - Audience engagement is a hotly discussed KPI for virtual events but what metrics should you consider to measure actual engagement in the virtual format? - [Top Event Planning Skills to Manage Virtual and Hybrid Events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/top-event-planning-skills-to-manage-virtual-and-hybrid-events/) - Learn what all necessary event planning skills a modern-day organiser should have to plan and execute successful virtual and hybrid events from ExpoPlatfr - [Crucial Tips You Should Keep in Mind While Planning a Hybrid Event](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/crucial-tips-you-should-keep-in-mind-while-planning-a-hybrid-event/) - Learn the top tips to plan a hybrid event plan and deliver more impactful experiences for both live and remote attendees. - [Listen, Co-Create, Distribute - 5 ways to embrace and feed your event community](https://expoplatform.com/blog/conferences/embrace-and-feed-event-community/) - Keep your online event community active and engaged with these five tips from ExpoPlatform - Chief Growth Officer Luke Bilton. Click to read article. - [3 Post Event Follow-up Activities to Engage Your Virtual Attendees](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/3-post-event-follow-up-activities-to-engage-your-virtual-attendees/) - Want to keep your attendees engaged after the virtual event ends? Build your post-event engagement strategy with these 3 tips. - [5 Virtual Event KPIs to Measure the Success of Online Exhibitions](https://expoplatform.com/blog/5-virtual-event-kpis-to-measure-the-success-of-online-exhibitions/) - How do you evaluate the success of your virtual, online exhibitions? Read this blog to find out the most important virtual event success metrics and KPIs. - [5 Tips To Build an Engaged Online Community for B2B Events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/5-tips-to-build-an-engaged-online-community-for-b2b-events/) - An online community is a great way to stay connected with your event audience. Here are 5 tips to keep your community active and engaged for B2B events - [4 Ways to Improve Attendee Engagement at Virtual Exhibitions](https://expoplatform.com/blog/4-ways-to-improve-attendee-engagement-at-virtual-exhibitions/) - Struggling to keep your audience engaged during online events? Learn how to boost attendee engagement at your virtual exhibitions and trade shows. - [Monetising virtual events to maximise ROI](https://expoplatform.com/blog/how-to-monetise-virtual-events-for-maximising-revenue-sponsorships/) - Read our blog to build a monetisation strategy for virtual events that helps event organisers reduce costs, improve ROI for sponsors and exhibitors - [US and Western Europe lead market growth - AMR](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20221107/) - The UK, US and France are leading market growth back to its pre-pandemic high, according to new figures. Read your full Week in Events industry news roundup. - [A green roadmap for events at Cop27](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/week-in-events-20221114/) - Cop27 saw the launch of the Net Zero Carbon Events Roadmap as industry representatives take further steps to improve sustainability for live shows - [The Battle for Event Data: How safe is your data?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/the-battle-for-event-data-how-safe-is-your-data/) - Virtual event platforms like Swapcard, Grip & Hopin differ vastly in their event data control policies. Find out how safe is your event data with them. - [Top tips for a seamless event arrival](https://expoplatform.com/blog/top-tips-for-a-seamless-event-arrival/) - A seamless event arrival sets the tone for a successful show. Follow these tips to ensure you create a great first impression on your audience. - [One tree planted for every meeting at Confex](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/confex-trees/) - A tree will be planted for every meeting booked at International Confex via offical app provider ExpoPlatform, setting it up as its greenest ever edition. - [Community Blueprint sets out 365 business model](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/week-in-events-20220502/) - Top of your industry news roundup this week is the launch of the Community Blueprint - a complete guide for organizers looking for a 365 business model. - [365 Community and live events is like 'Netflix and cinema'](https://expoplatform.com/blog/365-community-and-live-events-is-like-netflix-and-cinema/) - Simon Albert, of Messe Frankurt, has told how having a 365 Community alongside live events is like 'Netflix and cinema' for your B2B audience. Read more. - [How to build an effective engagement strategy for a 365 community hub](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/online-community-engagement-plan/) - Learn ways to keep your online communities engaged all year round. Read more to build an effective online community engagement plan for your event audiences. - [Tour of ExpoPlatform 365 Community](https://expoplatform.com/blog/tour-of-expoplatform-365-community/) - ExpoPlatform recently showcased our new AI-powered 365 Community platform to membership of the Virtual Event Institute. Click to watch it now. - [Tech and team: All you need for a 365 Community](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/tech-and-team/) - We set out how an event organiser's technology and team should shape up to build a successful 365 Community to drive year-round business and engagement. - [How to find a 365 Community value proposition](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/value-proposition/) - ExpoPlatform joins Rob Millar, director at Devonshire & St Andrews, to show how eventprofs can find a value proposition for their 365 Community. - [Attract 'the right event attendees' with a 365 Community](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/carina-bauer/) - Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group, tells ExpoPlatform how building "strength and depth" in a 365 Community can make attracting the right event attendees easier. - [The Three Cs of a 365 Community](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/the-three-cs-of-a-365-community/) - How content, connections and commerce make up the Three Cs of a 365 Community. Read this guide to learn how to build your year-round events business model. - [Building a 365 community around a mental health tradeshow](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/wilfred-krenn/) - A new mental health B2B brand is using the power of a community platform to help workplace bosses make key buying decisions in person. - [Top benefits of a 365 strategy for events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/five-benefits-365/) - Events are a great way to connect people, but they’re not the only solution. Learn more about benefits of 365 Community strategies for events. - [How to make your events more profitable with 365 marketplaces](https://expoplatform.com/blog/marketplace/make-your-events-profitable-with-marketplaces/) - A 365 marketplace helps organizers engage with their audience year-round. But more importantly - you can add new revenue streams to boost your event's profit. - [Organizers need strategic plan to 'engage in a 365 world'](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/rob-millar-feb23/) - Organizers need to be build a strategic plan to properly "engage in a 365 world" instead of "non-existent" problems, says Rob Millar of Devonshire & St Andrews. - [Big Data in your Pocket!](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/big-data-in-your-pocket/) - One of the main challenges each event organiser faces while launching advertising campaign is attracting of maximum number of high-yield participants. - [A manifesto for event data: why organisers must keep control of their most important asset](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/data-manifesto/) - Is your customer data being controlled by you or an event-tech provider? Learn tips to ensure you aren’t giving away the event data to a potential competitor. - [Drive out the Data Barbarians, says UFI panel](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/event-data-control/) - Organiser leaders took part in a debate over who controls event data at a UFI Connects session. Here we outline their priorities and set out our data manifesto. - [Nine event data questions for organisers choosing an online platform](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/event-data-organiser-questions/) - Event data has massive potential benefits for organisers. Here are a series of questions you should ask before choosing an online event platform. - [How to use attendee data at virtual and hybrid events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/how-to-attendee-data/) - A wealth of attendee data can be gathered from virtual and hybrid events. ExpoPlatform explains how best to use it to improve your exhibitions. - [Event data: a complete guide for organisers](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/event-data-organisers-guide/) - The events industry has seen a surge in overall event data through online and hybrid event models. Here's our guide on building an event data management strategy. - [UFI Panel: Debate over data control is over - so what next?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/event-data-ufidec2021/) - The debate over who controls attendee data has been "pretty much settled" but organisers must ensure they use it in a way customers want, an UFI panel has said. - [The AI Blueprint Digest: reshaping events with data science](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/ai-blueprint-digest/) - The AI Blueprint is ExpoPlatform’s guide on how an event organizer can use industry data to improve their business. Read more about events with data science - [Stephan Forseilles: use event data to grow and retain your audience](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/stephan-forseilles/) - Stephan Forseilles, of Easyfairs, sets out how a wealth of new opportunities have been brought about through the technologic revolution in the event industry. - [The Week in Events: Data Science Survey published](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/week-in-events-20220131/) - This edition of Chart of the Week highlights findings an exclusive study about data science in events, while a new survey shows how B2B ecommerce has grown. - [New phase for event data standards](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/week-in-events-20220411/) - We take a closer look at what the VSef initiative means for Event Data Standards and major acquisitions to expand and diversify its portfolio. Find out more. - [Event data is 'key to future' of tradeshows](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/stephan_forseilles-jan23/) - Collecting data from your events is “key to the future” of tradeshow organisers and beating Big Tech rivals, according to Stephan Forseilles from Easyfairs. - ['The time for talking is done' - global event industry pledge at Cop26](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/cop26-sustainable-events/) - Global leaders from the event industry have delivered a pledge at Cop26 committing to a net zero carbon future by 2050 at the latest. Read here for more here. - [German tradeshows set 2040 carbon neutral goal](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20220808/) - IMEX's new head of programs, German tradeshows - carbon neutral goal for 2040 and a report shows the role tech will play in conferences. - [Sustainable Events: futureproofing your business model](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/sustainable-events/) - Creating sustainable events is no longer a bonus - it's a must. In our latest series we highlight why this format is important - and how it can be done. - [Robyn Duda: sustainable events are a growth strategy - don't lose ground](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/sustainable-events-robyn-duda/) - Robyn Duda talks to ExpoPlatform for our series about future of sustainable events about why they're a growth strategy not to be ignored. - [Chart of the Week: concerns for sustainable events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/chart-of-week-20211022/) - This Chart of the Week highlights a survey which shows Gen Z and Millennials rank the environment as their top concern. We set out what it means for organisers. - [Sustainable events 'not rocket science' and can boost income](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/sustainable-events-cameron-little/) - Cameron Little, event sustainability consultant, tells ExpoPlatform sustainability is 'not rocket science' but can help an organiser cut waste and boost income. - [Event profs 'know better than policymakers' how to drive sustainable innovation](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/sustainable-events-isla/) - Ellie Ashton-Melia, of isla, tells ExpoPlatform event professionals know how best to drive sustainable event future rather than waiting for policymakers. - [9 ways to make your events more sustainable](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/9-ways-events-sustainable/) - Making live shows more sustainable is a tough but crucial challenge for eventprofs to tackle head on. Read the ETT Club nine-step guide to making a difference, - [Sustainable events in focus as energy concerns continue](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/week-in-events-20221205/) - A range of moves to improve sustainability in events have been announced as fears continue over energy prices. Read the Week in Events for full insights. - [How to use QR codes properly at live events](https://expoplatform.com/mobile-event-app/qr-codes-live-events/) - QR codes are used to access information, pay for goods and services as well as capture contact details. Here's how to use them in live events. - [Eventprofs need a seamless mobile app experience - panel](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/week-in-events-20230130/) - Eventprofs predict digital revenue will grow, but some believe they're too "scared" to take advantage of the opportunities. Read your events news roundup here. - [Digitisation 'key issue' facing eventprofs - UFI survey](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/week-in-events-20230206/) - Eventprofs around the world have highlighted digitisation as the most pressing trend for our industry. Read your full Week in Events for more top news. - [Eventprofs 'scared' of tech? Here's how it's an opportunity](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/event-tech-forecast-webjan23/) - Eventprofs are "scared" of technology despite its position as an "incredible opportunity" for our industry in 2023, according to an expert panel. - [ETT Club renews partnership with ExpoPlatform](https://expoplatform.com/blog/partnership/ett-club-2023/) - Exhibition Think Tank Club is to continue its “journey of hierarchy-free collaboration” across our industry through its renewed partnership with ExpoPlatform. - [Saudi Arabia backs events industry with $3.7bn fund](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20230123/) - Saudi Arabia has given a strong backing to its vision for our industry with a package worth $3.7 billion. Read on for more top stories from this Week in Events. - [Digital to make up to 30% of event revenue - survey](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/digital-to-make-up-to-30-of-event-revenue-survey/) - A growing number of organisers believe digital will be a key to their event revenue in 2023. Read more about these tech tools and how they can benefit you. - [Acquisitions amid 'break from comfort zone' for PCMA](https://expoplatform.com/trends/week-in-events-20230116/) - It's been a week of acquisitions as event firms move to strengthen their strategic footing. PCMA revealed their takeovers amid a break from its "comfort zone". - [How to create digitally enhanced event sponsorship packages](https://expoplatform.com/blog/monetisation/event-sponsorship-packages/) - Learn what activities you should include before, during and after the event to create sponsorship packages which combine online and onsite activities. - [Open borders in China 'excellent' for events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/wie-20230109/) - The events market in China can now "reopen fully" as the nation lifts travel restrictions on inbound travellers. Find out more of the top industry stories here. - [How to structure your event sales team for a digital world](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/event-sales-team-structure/) - With events becoming more tech-oriented, what's the right way to structure your workforce - core sales or digital specialists? Find out in this article. - [What's behind Informa's B2B platform IIRIS?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/max-gabriel-iiris/) - Max Gabriel, president of IIRIS at Informa, explains the role of the B2B platform in helping understand clients better and empowering colleagues. - [New agreement protects destinations and eventprofs](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/new-agreement-protects-destinations-and-eventprofs/) - This week's main event story highlights a new booking agreement that sets out terms to protect both destinations and event professionals. Read for full story! - [ExpoPlatform accelerates growth with appointment of former Informa digital VP Luke Bilton](https://expoplatform.com/blog/expoplatform-accelerates-growth-with-appointment-of-former-informa-digital-vp-luke-bilton/) - ExpoPlatform has appointed Luke Bilton as its Chief Growth Officer to drive its expansion through product development, marketing and sales. Luke has 18 years experience in the world’s foremost events and media businesses including UBM, Future and most recently at Informa as Vice President for Digital. He brings first-hand knowledge of the challenges faced by - [The 12 event techs of Christmas](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/the-12-event-techs-of-christmas/) - From AI matchmaking to hosted buyer software, digital tools are sure to make your live shows jolly and bright. Learn more about these event tech tools. - [Sustainable Events are 'win-win' for organisers, expert scientist says](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainable-events-are-win-win-for-organisers-expert-scientist-says/) - Creating sustainable events is no longer a bonus - it's a must. In our latest series we highlight why this format is important - and how it can be done. - [ExpoPlatform expands Asia and Middle East presence with new partnership](https://expoplatform.com/blog/partnership/expoplatform-expands-asia-and-middle-east-presence-with-new-partnership/) - ExpoPlatform has entered into a new partnership to broaden its reach in Asia and the Middle East markets. Click to read more about event partnerships of c - ['Don't return to the Stone Age' - Confex marks events industry UK comeback](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-events-confex-return/) - Your weekly round of events industry UK - but a special edition. This week ExpoPlatform concentrates on some of the major topics at International Confex - [Chart of the week: is there a digital skills shortage?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/chart-of-week-digital-skills-shortage/) - ExpoPlatform's chart of the week reports more than three-quarters believe there is a digital skills shortage in events. We set out what it means for organisers. - [Industry reunion in Rotterdam: the week in events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20210712/) - Your event industry news roundup from ExpoPlatform – UFI Global Congress sees industry reunion and Globex report highlights benefits of digital channels. - [ExpoPlatform aims for German market growth with Adventics](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/expoplatform-adventics-partnership/) - ExpoPlatform and Adventics have announced a partnership which will see both companies embark on ambitious plans for growth in Germany and other markets. - [The Week in Events: live return creates a buzz](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20211011/) - Hyve's results indicate event industry's stuttering restart, a commitment to go green in Glasgow and the co-founder of Virtual Events Institute steps down. - [Case studies and industry news 'most useful' for eventprofs](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/case-studies-and-industry-most-useful-for-eventprofs/) - Case studies and industry news are the most useful types of content for eventprofs, according to an ExpoPlatform study. Find out what that means for organisers. - [Top tactics to get attendees using your event platform](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/how-to-get-attendees-using-event-platform/) - Selecting an event tech platform is just half the job done. Learn how you can get more attendees using your event platform with these proven tactics! - [Concerns over health rules remain top priority for choosing venues](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/concerns-over-health-rules-remain-top-priority-for-choosing-venues/) - ExpoPlatform's Chart of the Week shows health measures remain the top concern when selecting venues. We go behind the figures to suggest a path ahead in 2022. - [Chart of the Week: exhibition performances improve as cancellations decline](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/chart-of-week-20211217/) - Exhibition performances are improving amid a drop in cancellations of live shows, says a CEIR report. Our weekly chart analysis suggests the path ahead in 2022. - ['No honeymoon' period for new German government - the week in events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20211213/) - Your weekly event news roundup from ExpoPlatform: Germany's new federal government warned there'll be no honeymoon and CEO of UFI sets out key trends for 2022. - [How to Retain your Event Attendees and Grow their numbers?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/how-to-retain-your-event-attendees-and-grow-their-numbers/) - How successful an event is objectively quantifiable in terms of number of visitors, number of exhibitors & exhibition area. Click to read more about event news - [Content is king of community success, Tech Talk panel claims](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/community-tech-talk/) - Luke Bilton, ExpoPlatform's CGO, spoke at the Virtual Events Institute's Tech Talk which was focussing on building Community 365 around events. - [The Future of Trade Shows - Luke Bilton on 'In Case Of An Event' podcast](https://expoplatform.com/blog/luke-bilton-digital-revenue/) - Luke Bilton, ExpoPlatform's CGO, explains The Future of Trade Shows - how events organizers can grow digital revenue in an interview on podcast. - [Chart of the week: cuts to corporate travel?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/chart-of-the-week-cuts-to-corporate-travel/) - Around 20% of pre-pandemic corporate travellers won't return to business as usual. ExpoPlatform's chart of week illustrates what this means for organisers. - [10 ways to make your events a monetization monster](https://expoplatform.com/blog/monetisation/monetisation-monster/) - Tradeshows are costly operations and need to bring in profit. These 10 ways to make your Events Monetization monster. Read the article now. - [Covid-related supply issues put brakes on events schedule](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/week-in-events-20220516/) - We highlight how Covid-19 issues have seen a major powersports show series cancelled for 2022. There's also a look at how to build a 365 value proposition. - [Six questions before picking an online event platform](https://expoplatform.com/blog/virtual-events/questions-online-event-platform/) - Here are six questions to ask before picking you pick an online event platform for your virtual or hybrid event from ExpoPlatform. - [European leaders 'miss a trick' by not backing exhibitions](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/european-leaders-miss-a-trick-by-not-backing-exhibitions/) - European politicians are "missing a trick" by failing to follow the Spanish government’s prioritisation of exhibitions, according an UFI leaders. - [North American business travels soars almost 135% in 2022](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/north-american-business-travels-soars-almost-135-in-2022/) - Business travel in North America has surged nearly 135% in 2022, a new report reveals. Find out what it means for organisers in our Chart of the Week analysis. - [ExpoPlatform appoints former Reed event technology director Susan Merola as COO](https://expoplatform.com/blog/expoplatform-appoints-reeds-event-technology-director-susan-merola-as-coo/) - ExpoPlatform has appointed former Reed Exhibitions event technology director Susan Merola as Chief Operating Officer. Click to learn more about Event Industry News - [The week in events: Expo2020 marks another industry milestone](https://expoplatform.com/blog/virtual-events/week-in-events-20211001/) - Your weekly exhibition industry news round-up highlights the launch of Expo 2020 Dubai and questions over the future role of Big Tech in our industry. - [Digitisation of exhibitions continues to grow](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/digitisation-of-exhibitions-continues-to-grow/) - UFI's latest survey shows digitisation of exhibitions is on the rise. Find out how this tech-driven environment has led organisers towards Smart Events. - ['Attendees know their value and expect tech-fuelled events'](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/stuart-ledden/) - Attendees have “recognised the value” of their time and expect high levels of personalisation at tech-fuelled events, according to Stuart Ledden. - [Digital skills now as important as any to event industry - ETT panel](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/ett-20211209/) - Digital capabilities are now "as important" to businesses in event industry as the more traditional skillsets, an Exhibition Think Tank panel has said. - [Luke Bilton at Confex: how to grow digital revenue to 25%](https://expoplatform.com/blog/marketplace/luke-bilton-confex-20210901/) - Luke Bilton, ExpoPlatform's chief growth officer, tells International Confex how event organizers can increase digital revenue to 25% of their overall income. - [Digital dominance of B2B sales - 80% by 2025](https://expoplatform.com/blog/marketplace/chart-of-week-20211119/) - This edition of Chart of the Week highlights research which predicts 80% of B2B sales will be done digitally by 2025. Read what it means for organisers here. - [15 hosted buyer best practices for eventprofs](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hosted-buyer/hosted-buyer-best-practices-event-profs/) - Hosted buyer programs score massively for experience ratings.Here is the hosted buyer best practices checklist for all you should know before planning events. - [Vaccine mandate falling for in-person events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/chart-of-week-20220520/) - A new survey shows vaccination requirements are falling for in-person events. Our chart highlights the other priorities organisers should be focusing on. - [VIDEO: How to onboard and monetise exhibitors](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/exhibitor-manual/) - Smooth onboard and monetize exhibitors of your sponsors & exhibitors is critical to the success of any event. Exhibitor Manual can make the process painless. - [ExpoPlatform embarks on new partnership with ETT](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/ett-ep-2022/) - ExpoPlatform has announced a new partnership with the Exhibition Think Tank Club, helping to drive innovation and connect the event industry all over the world. - [Omicron wave and Omnichannel M&A - the Week in Events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20211220/) - Your weekly event news roundup from ExpoPlatform – UK planners given guidance for new Plan B rules and the pandemic strikes again with a German showed delayed. - [New role at Arc to lead upward curve in US expansion](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hosted-buyer/week-in-events-20221024/) - A new appointment has been made at Arc as it aims to continue its upward curve in US expansion. Find out more about the top events industry stories here. - [Event company CEO is 'among worst jobs in world right now'](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/paul-miller-data-science/) - Paul Miller said being a top organiser is “probably one of the worst jobs in the world” right now. Read how he believes it can be made into “one of the best”. - [Chart of the week: what’s driving delegates to return to live events?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/associations/chart-of-the-week-whats-driving-delegates-to-return-to-live-events/) - A new ABPCO survey shows the biggest thing they miss about in-person shows are human elements. Our Chart of the Week sets out what this means for organizers. - [Seven ways events and tech work Better Together](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/better-together-smart-events/) - The return of live events has been met with more tech than ever before. Here are seven ways digital tools can improve your in-person offerings. - [Empower exhibitors & sponsors with your virtual trade show](https://expoplatform.com/blog/empower-exhibitors-sponsors-with-your-virtual-trade-show/) - Planning a virtual event? Learn everything you need to know to improve sponsor and exhibitor ROI for online exhibitions and virtual trade show - ['No straightforward' answer to pound crash for planners](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20221003/) - Storms hit Florida coastlines and the UK currency this week, forcing cancellations and concerns for planners. Read more of the top stories this week here. - [Six ways AI helps your events make more money](https://expoplatform.com/blog/ai-matchmaking/six-ways-ai-more-money/) - The events industry is going through a digital transformation. Here a six ways AI and data science can be used to help drive revenue at your live shows. - [ExpoPlatform announces new commercial appointments](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/appointments-20211004/) - ExpoPlatform has announced a series of new hires to drive the next stage of the company’s growth: Shriti Ojha, Tim Brown, Bee Leng and Daniel Mortimer. - [Another major US tradeshow market makes comeback](https://expoplatform.com/blog/another-major-us-tradeshow-makes-comeback/) - We've seen the return of a major US tradeshow market, marking another significant comeback for the nation's events industry. Read the full news roundup here. - [Robot rolls back the red carpet at first UK tradeshow](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/week-in-event-20221121/) - A robotic friend to sustainable solutions has been introduced as a UK tradeshow first at an exhibition. Read your full events industry news roundup here. - [UK 'needs events minister' under new Prime Minister](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20221031/) - This Halloween comes at a scarier time for the events industry than hoped, after its comeback from lockdown. Find out how things have developed this week. - [Hosted Buyer 2.0 - next generation curated meeting programs](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hosted-buyer/hosted-buyer-intro/) - A hosted buyer program matches buyers and sellers for tailored, pre-scheduled meetings that are commitment-free. Find out more in this introduction. - [UFI partnership to boost North American numbers](https://expoplatform.com/blog/partnership/week-in-events-20220704/) - UFI has just announced a new partnership which aims to expand the associations numbers in North America. Read this and more top stories in the Week in Events. - [Event Strategy - What are the KPI's of the future?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/event-strategy-what-are-the-kpis-of-the-future/) - Clear event strategy plan and the finest operational crew in the world won’t count for more if you aren’t measuring the success of their performance correctly. - [Buying and selling has shifted online since the pandemic - here’s what it means for events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/buying-and-selling-has-shifted-online-since-the-pandemic-heres-what-it-means-for-events/) - The latest edition of the Exhibition Think Tank Club presented some interesting insights on the evolution of the buyers, sellers journey with digital events. - [Johnson's resignation is 'opportunity' for events industry](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20220711/) - Boris Johnson's exit from Downing Street presents an opportunity for the events industry, according to mia. Read more of the top industry news this week here. - [ExpoPlatform and Rego announce VIP Concierge and Digital Sales partnership ](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hosted-buyer/expoplatform-and-rego-announce-vip-concierge-and-digital-sales-partnership/) - Rego and us are pleased to announce they have entered into a strategic partnership, combining ExpoPlatform’s industry leading AI-powered business matchmaking. - [Tech tools you should use to build an online event community](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/tech-tools-to-build-an-online-event-community/) - Step into the next stage of event evolution and learn how to build an Online Community 365 around your events with these tech tools. Click to read more. - [Chart of the week: More organisers return to live events despite Omicron](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/chart-of-the-week-more-organisers-returning-to-live-events-despite-omicron/) - Organizers are returning to live shows quicker than expected. Our weekly chart analysis suggests a positive outlook for 2022 despite the spread of Omicron. - [Manufacturing events revved up](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20220613/) - We’ve seen big manufacturing events moves with the launch of a special exhibition series and a major acquisition. Read this and more in your Week in Events. - [How to create unique buying and selling value propositions](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/ett-value-proposition/) - Engagement through "personalised value" is key to creating unique buying and selling propositions which will draw back show participants. Learn how. - [Event venues set to make strong recovery](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/chart-of-week-20220429/) - Most event venues are set to hit 2019 revenue levels by 2023, new stats show. Our analysis shows how organisers can make the most of this return to live shows. - [How to easily offer transparent exhibitor ROI](https://expoplatform.com/blog/monetisation/transparent-roi/) - We show you how you can offer your exhibitors transparent ROI, how to build a "monetisation journey" as well as how to get the most out of your attendees. - [The Week in Events: Event Planners forced to be flexible as nations grapple with Omicron](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20220124/) - This edition highlights a split in how nations are handling the pandemic, so we set out how event planners can make the best out of both situations. - [Pop culture event series rebrand has new content focus](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/week-in-events-20220523/) - ReedPop has introduced Popverse known as Metaverse, as it sets out to bring in more staff to its editorial teams. To help grow its community through content. - [The week in events: Paris Accord for events industry?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-events-20210910/) - This week the events industry saw the launch of a new scheme aimed at getting our sector to net zero by 2050. Read more for a weekly digest of top stories. - [Younger Audiences May Actually Favour Online Event Interaction](https://expoplatform.com/blog/younger-audiences-may-actually-favour-online-event-interaction/) - Younger people prefer online event interaction to communicate over digital mediums. Era of virtual events open new opportunities to engage with this audience? - [Business travel soars across Europe](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20220509/) - We highlight how European business travel soared as coronavirus restrictions eased, according to new figures. Read your full event industry news roundup now. - ['Event industry disruptors place metrics at heart of marketing'](https://expoplatform.com/blog/monetisation/raoul-monks-disruptors/) - Raoul Monks, CEO of Flume Sales Training, tells ExpoPlatform how "disruptors” of event marketing will place metrics at the heart of their business models. - [Eventprofs on show as IMEX America goes live in Las Vegas](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20221010/) - IMEX America kicks off this week bringing thousands of eventprofs together for industry education, networking and business. Find out more of the top stories - [Should organisers brace for more Covid pain?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/are-organisers-braced-for-another-covid-wave/) - We've witnessed a week that industry trends were highlight in major stories this week - but organisers have been warned Covid-19 problems may resurface. - [Chart of the week: New business to drive revenue growth in next five years](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/chart-of-week-22020128/) - McKinsey's latest survey shows building new business will drive revenue growth for the next five years. Learn what this means for event organizers - [Pyotr Bakash joins ExpoPlatform for Middle East expansion](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/pyotr-bakash/) - ExpoPlatform has appointed Pyotr Bakash as new Middle East and North African regional director to expand its presence in the market’s exhibition industry. - [Attendee costs 25% higher than pre-pandemic - study](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20220815/) - The average cost for an attendee is around 25% higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to a new CWT report. Read more of the top stories this week here - [78% of eventprofs rate tradeshows as irreplaceable - RX](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20220718/) - This editions of the Week in Events highlights a new study by RX reporting the crucial importance eventprofs place on live shows. Read more top stories here. - [Border rules deepen divide of industry recovery](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20220404/) - This edition of the Week in Events highlights how border rules are deepening the divide of industry recovery. We also take a look at the metaverse fashion week. - [Designing Hybrid Event Models for 2021 and Beyond](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/designing-hybrid-event-models-for-2021-and-beyond/) - With live events expected to return in the near future, organisers are looking to shape their future strategies around different hybrid event models. Cl - [Top three organisers 'unchanged' in revenue rankings](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20220919/) - The top three of global exhibition revenue rankings for organisers has stayed unchanged in latest figures. Find out more of the top event stories this week. - [Informa's digital drive with Industry Dive](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/week-in-events-20220725/) - This week saw Informa double down on efforts to improve digital services through the acquisition of a business journalism publisher. Read for more top stories. - [Simone Castelli joins ExpoPlatform for Italian expansion plans](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/simone-castelli/) - Simone Castelli has joined ExpoPlatform as part of plans to expand in the Italian exhibition industry. Read the article for full details on this move. - [How community content is key to boosting ticket sales](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/joe-pulizzi/) - Joe Pulizzi, of the Content Marketing Institute, tells ExpoPlatform how community content gameplan is key to building an event community, boosting ticket sales. - [Smart Events 'amplify' revenue opportunities - Timothy Skennion](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/smart-events-tim-skennion/) - Smart Events can create "amplified opportunities" for bringing in tradeshow revenue if "executed correctly", says industry expert Timothy Skennion. - [#EventsWithUkraine - The Week in Events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20220304/) - This edition highlights how eventprofs have taken a stand against Putin's invasion, with many enforcing a raft of measures against Russian businesses. - [New Crowd Connected partnership to drive Smart Event agenda](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/crowd-connected/) - ExpoPlatform has entered into a partnership with fellow UK-based Crowd Connected to drive the exhibition industry's Smart Event agenda. - [Top tips to create engaging sessions at virtual conferences](https://expoplatform.com/blog/conferences/top-tips-to-create-engaging-sessions-at-virtual-conferences/) - Learn the best tips from ExpoPlatform to make your virtual conferences more engaging and increase participation and interactions from attendees. - [Europe exhibition market to hit $10bn in five years](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/chart-of-week-20220422/) - Our weekly chart analysis tracks the growth of the European exhibition market for the next five years and recommends key steps event organizers should take. - [New Sessionboard partnership for seamless content transfer](https://expoplatform.com/blog/partnership/sessionboard/) - ExpoPlatform has teamed up with Sessionboard to create a seamless integration experience for synchronising session and speaker data at events. Find out more. - [Personalisation is key for most modern customers - study](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/chart-of-week-20220318/) - Better navigation and relevance are key priorities for first-time customers when it comes to event personalization, according to a new study. - [How Covid fast-tracked digital transformation of Informa's Global Licensing Group](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/covid-digital-transformation-informa/) - Anna Knight explains how Informa's Global Licensing Group used event technology to fast-track their digital transformation in the Covid era. - [UFI survey: Digitisation key comeback issue for exhibitions](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20220801/) - Digitisation is among the key issues facing organisers as the industry focuses on its live comeback, according to an UFI survey. Read more top stories here. - [Workplace mental health in focus 365 and in-person](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/week-in-events-20220627/) - Emerald has launched a new brand to help workplace mental health in focus 365 platform. Read this and more top stories now. - [Calls for UFI's Russian members to be suspended](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/eventswithukraine_ufi/) - Calls have been made for the suspension of Russian members of UFI at a special Ukraine-focused session at International Confex. - [Another huge trade show moves from Hong Kong](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20220321/) - This edition shows how another major trade show moved from Hong Kong amid the city's tough travel restrictions. We also look at DEI policies in our industry. - [Financial services event tech growth - a complete guide](https://expoplatform.com/blog/virtual-events/financial-services-event-tech/) - Growth of financial services event tech continues to grow at a rapid rate. Here's our guide to what's behind it and how to navigate the digital transformation. - [Exhibitions face 'radical' future driven by tech](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/eleni-lialiamou/) - Future exhibitions will have "radical elements" which help bring business people together using technology.Read how digital acceleration has hit every industry. - [Boring trade shows won't cut it, we need tech - Informa leader](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/ett-club-20220224/) - Live events must be "tech-enabled" in future because putting on a "boring trade shows is simply not going to cut it anymore", according to an Informa leader. - [For Meta or Worse? The Week in Events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/week-in-events-20220207/) - This edition highlights Meta's biggest ever fall in stocks after the company set out its route to a virtual reality. Read for more of the event industry news. - [Live from Confex: The Week in Events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20220314/) - Thousands of eventprofs descended on London for International Confex to discuss the future of our industry. We highlight five of the top sessions. - [Content is the 'oil' that can finetune event curation](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/paul-miller-webinar/) - Content is "the oil" that allows an organiser to finetune offerings and create a more valuable experience for attendees, according to Questex CEO Paul Miller. - [Event tech trends outlined at IMEX America](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/week-in-events-20221017/) - The rise of event technology was outlined at IMEX America as thousands of industry professionals gathered in Las Vegas. Read the Week in Events for more. - [VIP buyers expect curated events using tech - IMEX leader](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hosted-buyer/sarah-lloyd/) - High profile buyers expect “specialist, curated” experiences aided by seamless event tech, according to IMEX Group's Sarah Lloyd. Read the full interview now. - [Event industry profile 'priority' for new AEO chair](https://expoplatform.com/trends/week-in-events-20220926/) - AEO's new chair has placed raising the event industry's profile with policymakers as a priority for her time in the role. Read more of the top stores this week. - [How event tech can drive up engagement](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/event_tech_engagement/) - Event technology can be used to significantly improve engagement around your live show. Learn how in this top guide from Romain Dejoie. - ['No forced closure' of events after Queen's death](https://expoplatform.com/trends/week-in-events-20220912/) - Officials have issued events guidance after the UK entered a period of national mourning following the Queen's death. Read the full industry news roundup now. - [Digital growth continues in events](https://expoplatform.com/trends/week-in-events-20220905/) - The rise of technology in our industry got another boost as the IEG announced €1 million in digital turnover as part of its transformation strategy. Read more. - [Arc makes first US-based acquisition](https://expoplatform.com/trends/week-in-events-20220830/) - Arc has made its first move in the US with the acquisition of the HighQuest media and events company. Find out more about the top event industry stories here. - [Confidence in attendee engagement leaps 50%](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/confidence-in-attendee-engagement-leaps-50/) - IACC's new report says future in-person events will be more engaging and personalised. Learn which tech tools and solutions will play a key role in this. - [Digitisation 'key issue' for exhibitions - UFI](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/chart-of-week-20220812/) - Digitization is the second-top issue facing exhibitions worldwide, according to an UFI survey. Find out what it means for organizers in our Chart of the Week. - [Lead retrieval tech 'boosts booking rates' in Germany](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/gunnar-heinrich-comeback/) - Event Lead Retrieval Technology has helped achieve “much higher” booking rates since the German industry's in-person comeback, says the CEO of adventics. - [The ultimate email marketing guide for tradeshows](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/email-marketing-guide-for-tradeshows/) - How event tech tools like email builder software and templates can help you set up a successful email marketing guide for tradeshows. Read it now - [Exhibition tech is 'huge advantage' for emerging markets](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/paul-maerz/) - Paul Maerz, of fairtrade Messe, tells ExpoPlatform how Exhibition tech tools like AI matchmaking and scheduling are a 'huge advantage' for shows in emerging markets. - [Boosting exhibitor ROI needs lead intelligence - here's why](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/exhibitor-roi-showcase/) - ExpoPlatform joined forces with H2K Partners to highlight how boosting exhibitor ROI is crucial to event success - and how real lead intelligence can help. - [Top Five Event Tech Features - survey](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/top-tech-survey/) - Findings of ExpoPlatform's Event Tech Returns to Live survey set which digital tools,features are most important to eventprofs. Read about Event Tech Features - [Top tips to select an event tech partner - EVENTIT webinar](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/eventit-webinar-insights/) - Key insights from EVENTIT summer webinar series where Luke and Chloe discuss the top tips to keep in mind while selecting an event tech partner. - [US cancel rates under 10% for first time since 2019](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/chart-of-week-20220527/) - US B2B exhibition cancel rates have fallen below 10% for the first time in more than two years, according to CEIR figures. Read here for more analysis. - [One in five eventprofs 'have no idea' about the metaverse](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/chart-of-week-20220401/) - This Chart of the Week highlights how around one in five eventprofs have no idea what the metaverse is or what it means for our events. We solve that here. - [Metaverse: what it means for tradeshows](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/metaverse/) - The metaverse is expected to be the next wave of tech, but what does it means for tradeshows? We set out everything an event organiser needs to know. - [Will the metaverse transform tradeshows? The Week in Events](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/week-in-events-20220328/) - This edition of the Week in Events showcases a special session focusing on the metaverse and tradeshows. We also look at relaxed travel rules in two nations. - [Event tech market set to double over five years](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/chart-of-week-20220311/) - The event tech market is projected to double in around five years. Our weekly chart analyses this stat and how it would affect future event strategies. - [Industry 'bouncing back globally' - The Week in Events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/industry-bouncing-back-globally-the-week-in-events/) - This edition highlights an UFI panel's claims that our industry is bouncing back 'strongly and globally'. Get your full news roundup from ExpoPlatform here. - [Chart of the week: Audiences want year-round content](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/chart-of-week-20220218/) - Audiences want year-round engagement and networking opportunities beyond live events. Our weekly chart analysis shows the most popular ways to do this. - [Exhibition models 'must adapt or risk irrelevance'](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/ett-club-20220215/) - Exhibition models need to "fundamentally" adapt to a changing environment and broader audience or else risk becoming "irrelevant", according to an expert panel. - [Confidence boost as restrictions ease: The Week in Events](https://expoplatform.com/trends/week-in-events-20220214/) - This edition highlights how the UK has been declared "open for business" as travel restrictions ease and some top takeaways from the AEO Forums 2022. - [Hybrid Events Guide: how to plan your next hybrid event in 2022](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/complete-guide-to-planning-hybrid-events-in-2021/) - Learn how to plan a successful hybrid event in 2023 with our step-by-step guide. Read about hybrid event benefits, examples, models and a lot more. - [Global events market to grow to $1,550bn by 2028 - Chart of the Week](https://expoplatform.com/blog/corporate-events/global-events-market-to-grow-to-1550bn-by-2028-chart-of-the-week/) - This edition of Chart of the Week shows the global events market will grow by more than a third to be worth more than $1,550 billion dollars by 2028. - ['Priority should be in-person shows' - The Week in Events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20220117/) - Your weekly event news roundup from ExpoPlatform – in-person shows are now more attractive, with an industry leader saying they should be the 202e priority. - [EXCLUSIVE: Heavy machinery buyers harvest power of digital](https://expoplatform.com/blog/marketplace/heavy-machinery-online-sales/) - Heavy machinery sales have significantly moved online as digital and remote have become the preferred channels for buyers, according to exclusive new research. - [The Week in Events: Machinery buyers geared up for digital future](https://expoplatform.com/blog/marketplace/week-in-events-20220110/) - Your weekly event news roundup from ExpoPlatform includes machinery buyers harvesting the power of digital and Emerald acquires world's largest cannabis show. - [Chart of the Week: sales surge towards omnichannel future](https://expoplatform.com/blog/marketplace/chart-of-week-20220107/) - Omnichannel B2B sales continues to rise in popularity with 95% marking it as their preferred method. Read our Chart of the Week to find out more. - [Event industry trends for 2022 - the Year of Partnerships?](https://expoplatform.com/trends/event-industry-2022/) - ExpoPlatform spoke with event industry experts to find out their predictions for 2022. Here we set out what event industry trends will be over the next months. - [Five reasons picking the right event partner beats building your own](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/five-event-tech-partner/) - Signing up with an event tech partner like ExpoPlatform provides huge advantages compared to building your own platform. Here are five reasons why. - [Chart of the Week: audience safety biggest challenge for live shows](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/chart-of-week-20211210/) - Audience safety remains biggest concern for live shows to resume. ExpoPlatform's weekly analysis shows how organizers can tackle this and move ahead in 2022. - [Smart Events defined: What event professionals want in 2022](https://expoplatform.com/blog/smart-events/smart-events-defined/) - ExpoPlatform & ETT-Club surveyed event professionals to find out what they want from Smart Events in 2022/2023. Here are the findings from the exclusive session - [Event tech 'best investment area' for shows - UFI poll](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/event-tech-best-investment-area-for-shows-ufi-poll/) - ExpoPlatform's Chart of the Week shows event technology is rated the largest area for future investment to improve shows. See what that means for organisers. - [How to use tech for Smart Events in 2022/2023](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/smart-events-in-2022/) - Events have changed and so have audience expectations. Learn which how tools can help you create Smart Event experiences in 2023 - [The Monetisation Blueprint under industry press spotlight](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/week-in-events-20211129/) - Your weekly event industry news roundup – ExpoPlatform's Monetization Blueprint is under the spotlight and the debate about data continues with UFI. Read more. - [Chart of the week: sales and marketing drive return for live exhibitors](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/chart-of-week-20211126/) - Sales and marketing targets are top reasons driving live exhibitors to return. ExpoPlatform's weekly chart analysis shows how organizers can benefit. Read more. - [Chart of the week: business travel spending to pick up pace in 2022](https://expoplatform.com/trends/chart-of-week-202101112/) - Global business travel spending is expected to pick up.. Our Chart of the Week looks at how event professionals can adapt to this changing scenario. - [Platform formerly known as Facebook: the week in events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/week-in-events-20211101/) - Your weekly event industry news roundup from ExpoPlatform. Facebook heads for the Metaverse and global leaders gather in Glasgow for Cop26. - [Chart of the week: are trade show exhibitor levels back?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/chart-of-week-20211029/) - Exhibitor confidence about participation in future trade shows is close to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new UFI report. - [Grow your events with online community platforms](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/grow-events-with-online-community-platforms/) - Online community platforms are emerging as a fantastic source of driving -year-round revenue. Our guide shows how they can help organisers improve their events. - [An industry on the move: the week in events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/sustainability/week-in-events-20211025/) - Your weekly event industry news roundup from ExpoPlatform – future travel in the US and demands from exhibitors shifts towards quality attendees over quantity. - [Dubai and Hong Kong: a tale of two cities](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20211018/) - Your weekly event industry news round-up. Contrasting success for Dubai and Hong Kong, meeting sustainability goals and ExCel London gets expansion go ahead. - [Online meeting software: an ultimate guide for 2023/2024](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/online-meetings-software/) - Online meeting software and events have evolved greatly since the start of the pandemic. This guide will cover their rise and include best tips for organisers. - [Chart of the week: trade show bookings way behind 2019](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/chart-of-the-week-tradeshows/) - Our Chart of the Week reals UK t Trade show bookings is continuing however there has been a massive drop in exhibitor bookings compared to pre-pandemic levels. - [Shaun Hinds: event industry must unite and be at heart of recovery](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/shaun-hinds-economic-recovery/) - Shaun Hind, tells ExpoPlatform how event industry bodies showed a lack of leadership in the pandemic, but can play a critical role in recovery. - [Five ways to maximise virtual event ROI](https://expoplatform.com/blog/virtual-events/virtual-event-roi-5/) - Event industry has undergone a digital transformation. We set out five ways an organizer can maximize the potential for virtual event ROI. - [Chart of the week: when will the event industry ‘fully’ recover?](https://expoplatform.com/trends/chart-of-the-week-when-will-the-event-industry-fully-recover/) - This article covers the North American Events Industry Recovery will most likely be back to 2019 levels in 2023. We set out what that means. - [The week in events: lessons from Kanye West?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20210924/) - This edition of your weekly event industry news roundup highlights predictions about a full recovery and some potential lessons for organizers from Kanye West. - [Virtual event monetisation: an organiser's complete guide](https://expoplatform.com/blog/virtual-events/virtual-event-monetisation/) - A wealth of Virtual Event Monetization options have opened up amid the digital transformation of our industry. We set out how organizers can take advantage. - [How important is virtual event sponsorship?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/virtual-events/virtual-event-sponsorship/) - Each week we illustrate how the event sector is changing and what it means for your business. This chart focuses on the importance of virtual event sponsorship. - [The week in events: Fear and Closing in Las Vegas](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20210917/) - Your weekly exhibition industry news round-up from ExpoPlatform: concerns after NAB Show 2021 cancelled, but elsewhere in the world events are reopening. - [The Monetisation Blueprint digest: a brief for the busy event organiser](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/monetisation-blueprint-digest/) - Event Monetization Blueprint is an in-depth guide about how event business models have changed and how to make a success of it. Here we set out the digest. - [ExpoPlatform at the Scottish events comeback](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/eventit-scots-comeback/) - EVENTIT was Scotland's return to major Live Events and ExpoPlatform was there for the milestone moment. Here we highlight some of the main session takeaways. - [Chart of the week: biggest challenges facing events industry](https://expoplatform.com/blog/chart-of-week-shortterm-challenges/) - Our blog focuses on short-term challenges challenges facing event industry, with most survey respondents raising concerns over confidence. - [Working group to create industry standards for digital events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/industry-standards-digital-events/) - A working group has been established to create new industry standards for digital events. The BPA-led project hopes to provide a foundation for exhibitions. - [Chart of the week: will vaccine proof be needed for events?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/chart-of-week-vaccine-proof/) - ExpoPlatform's chart of week shows a growing number of event planners will require vaccine proof for attendance. We outline what this means. - [The week in events: largescale shows 'safe to attend'](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20210827/) - Our weekly exhibition industry news round-up. Two studies have found mass events are safe to attend, while US airlines raise concerns over corporate travel. - [365 community marketing is the future - CLI founder](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/community-marketing-is-future/) - 365 Community Marketing creates awesome monetization opportunities.RD Whitney tells how the newly launched Community Leaders Institute can help organizers - [Pharmaceutical event technology: a complete guide](https://expoplatform.com/blog/pharma-life-sciences-virtual-hybrid-events/) - Pharmaceutical event technology has become majorly important since seen a huge shift towards virtual and hybrid show. Here's our complete guide to utilizing it. - [How an online community can nurture 'next great global thinkers'](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/event-data-charlie-cracknell/) - Transformation Stories: Charlie Cracknell on how online communities can nurture the next great global leaders - but warned organisers must control user data. - [The week in events: a big week for acquisitions](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20210819/) - A weekly roundup of top stories in exhibition industry news. This edition highlights a big week for event acquisitions and more vaccine proof requirements. - [PM urges caution as events to go ahead uncapped](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/return-of-full-scale-live-events/) - Live events & conferences are to return uncapped as COVID-19 restrictions ease. Here's how to take advantage of a hybrid future with a live & hybrid event platform. - [Online networking guide for virtual and hybrid events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/virtual-events/hybrid-and-virtual-event-networking-101/) - We give event organizers an in-depth guide into one of the most important features of the digital transformation of virtual and hybrid events: online networking - [Chart of the week: how will future events shape up?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/chart-of-the-week-20210816/) - ExpoPlatform's chart of week shows more than half of industry professionals will put on smaller events once business returns. We outline what this means. - [The week in events: 'UK lockdowns over' while Delta disruption continues](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/the-week-in-events-20210813/) - The week in events: signals of an end to lockdowns, Delta disruption and PCR travel costs. Your weekly exhibition industry news round-up from ExpoPlatform. - [The week in events: business confidence, sustainability and insurance](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/the-week-in-events-20210806/) - A weekly roundup of the top stories in exhibition industry news. This edition highlights confidence in events and reaction to UK travel updates. - [Chart of the week: how fast are events going digital?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/digital-event-strategy/) - ExpoPlatform's chart of week shows how less than half of organisers have developed a digital event strategy. We outline what this means for them. - [ Email marketing tips for B2B events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/email-marketing-b2b-events/) - Emails are a powerful and cost-effective way to promote business events to a targeted audience. Here are our tips for B2B event email marketing. - [ExpoPlatform appoints Romain Dejoie as customer success manager](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/romain-dejoie/) - Romain Dejoie joins online event platform ExpoPlatform from Reed Exhibitions. He will now use his experience of project innovation to improve client experience. - [Get Agile in your hybrid solution development](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/agile-hybrid-event-solution/) - ExpoPlatform considers how the Agile Manifesto approach might be the route to successful hybrid event.Here we set out how to prepare event solution development - [Reimagining events in the virtual era - what do event leaders recommend?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/event-leaders-recommend-for-virtual-events/) - Learn the top tips by event industry leaders on how to successfully reimagine events in the virtual era. Click to read more about news in event industry. - [Helping buyers and sellers connect through the product discovery platform](https://expoplatform.com/blog/connecting-through-the-product-discovery-platform/) - Virtual events work well to deliver content but to help buyers find the right products, you need a multi-pronged approach called the product discovery platform. - [6 reasons why digital will be crucial to the future of events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/virtual-events/6-reasons-why-digital-will-be-crucial-to-the-future-of-events/) - While we look forward for physical events to reopen, digital will continue to play a critical role in future of events . Here are six reasons why. - [ExpoPlatform appoints Mark Gordon as Key Account Director](https://expoplatform.com/blog/news-from-expoplatform/expoplatform-appoints-mark-gordon-as-key-account-director/) - ExpoPlatform has appointed former Informa executive Mark Gordon as Key Account Director. Click to read event industry news from ExpoPlatform - [Serve the communities that comprise your audience](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/serve-the-communities-that-comprise-your-audience/) - Learn 5 ways to grow your 365 community that exists around your events and promote engagement with them throughout the year. - [Why You Should Plan for Hybrid Events in 2021](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/why-you-should-plan-for-hybrid-events-in-2021/) - As the events industry slowly looks to get back on track, it's important to plan for hybrid events that offer both physical and virtual meeting options. - [Kicking Off the New Decade: What Lies Ahead for Events in 2021?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/kicking-off-the-new-decade-what-lies-ahead-for-events-in-2021/) - With a vaccine rollout in progress and resolution of political gridlocks, what does 2021 hold for the event industry? Here are some key insights. - [2020 Event Industry Recap – The Year Events Changed Forever](https://expoplatform.com/blog/2020-event-industry-recap-the-year-events-changed-forever/) - As 2020 draws to an end, let's take a look at some of the most significant developments that defined a challenging year for the event industry. - [How To Improve Your Content Strategy with a Rise in Virtual and Hybrid Events](https://expoplatform.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-content-strategy-with-a-rise-in-virtual-and-hybrid-events/) - With virtual & hybrid events set to become a permanent feature in the events calendar, here's how you can improve and adapt your content strategy. - [What Mistakes Should Virtual Event Organisers Avoid in 2021?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/what-mistakes-should-virtual-event-organisers-avoid-in-2021/) - As virtual event organisers look forward to improve their online event planning process, here are 5 common mistakes to avoid while hosting virtual events - [Decoding the Value of Virtual Events - Top Insights from Industry Experts](https://expoplatform.com/blog/decoding-the-value-of-virtual-events-top-insights-from-industry-experts/) - The true value of virtual events is a major discussion point at Engage Virtual & Event Tech Live this year.Here are the key insights from event industry experts - [Carry the true value of your events online](https://expoplatform.com/blog/carry-the-true-value-of-your-events-online/) - While taking your online events, what all should you do to add more value to them? Consider these tips to successfully plan virtual exhibitions and trade shows. - [Going digital to insure your event’s future](https://expoplatform.com/blog/going-digital-to-insure-your-events-future/) - There is an increasing need of having a digital counterpart that keeps your event open across every region while staying insured against unforeseen disruptions. - [Event-tech as an online complement for your conference](https://expoplatform.com/blog/event-tech-as-an-online-complement-for-your-conference/) - A major proportion of the conversations surrounding the content shared at your event evolve outside the space of the plenary hall. Read more about event tech. - [New Start Exhibitions extends partnership with ExpoPlatform](https://expoplatform.com/blog/new-start-exhibitions-extends-partnership-with-expoplatform/) - One of the events on the ExpoPlatform website management system, New Start Exhibitions, who organise highly successful b2b exhibitions. - [When Technology Fails!](https://expoplatform.com/blog/when-technology-fails/) - Organisers should fundamentally re-examine their approach to deploying technology shift their focus from. Read article about event technology failures. - [ExpoPlatform made into the Semi-finals at the Web Summit Pitch Competition 2017](https://expoplatform.com/blog/expoplatform-made-into-the-semi-finals-at-the-web-summit-pitch-competition-2017/) - ExpoPlatform is proud to make into the semi-finals at Web Summit. The event is aiming to address the global problems that our society is facing. - [The Future is... the Content Hub](https://expoplatform.com/blog/the-future-is-the-content-hub/) - Technology can help. Imagine content from blogs and news sites all streamed to your event site, without requiring writers. Site visitors. Check it out. - [Future in Focus: What Changes to Expect by 2030?](https://expoplatform.com/blog/future-in-focus-what-changes-to-expect-by-2030/) - Promising areas of development within the event industry might grow even more rapidly than we assume, as there are so many innovations introduced every day. - [Three Marketing Strategies for Event Organisers](https://expoplatform.com/blog/three-marketing-strategies-for-event-organisers/) - Learn about 3 marketing strategies for event organisers. Click to read challenges faced by each event organisers while launching advertising campaign. - [ExpoPlatform - Official Technology Partner of ArabPlast 2015](https://expoplatform.com/blog/expoplatform-official-technology-partner-of-arabplast-2015/) - ExpoPlatform an event platform and event mobile app provider supports ArabPlast in Dubai. - [Come to see us at ArabPlast 2015 (10-13 Jan) in Dubai](https://expoplatform.com/blog/come-to-see-us-at-arabplast-2015-10-13-jan-in-dubai/) - ExpoPlatform an event web platform and mobile app provider supports events in Dubai. Learn more about event technology news and articles from ExpoPlatform. - [Alfajer's Arabplast in Cooperation with ExpoPlatform](https://expoplatform.com/blog/alfajers-arabplast-in-cooperation-with-expoplatform/) - AlFajer’s ArabPlast exhibition is going online, in cooperation with ExpoPlatform ArabPlast 2022. Learn more about exhibition and event news from ExpoPlatfom. - [US expects $9bn travel boost despite flight chaos](https://expoplatform.com/blog/live-events/week-in-events-20220620/) - The US economy is set for a $9 billion boost after Covid-19 travel rules were axed, according to estimates. Read this and more in your industry news roundup. - [Two-thirds of buyers prefer online or remote sales](https://expoplatform.com/blog/marketplace/chart-of-week-20220304/) - Our Chart of the Week shows around two-thirds of B2B buyers prefer online self-service or remote interactions during their sales journey, a new study shows. - [Where is optimism about event health coming from?](https://expoplatform.com/trends/optimism-event-industry/) - A majority of event profs are optimistic about the industry's future - what factors are driving this? Our weekly chart reveals some interesting insights. - [Tradeshows 'must compete with Big Tech' digital experiences](https://expoplatform.com/blog/data/chris-pendley/) - Organizers must now compete with the digital experiences of Big Tech giants as well as their tradeshow rivals, according to Chris Pendley of Messe Frankfurt US. - [How to generate event revenue through digital sponsorships](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/drive-revenue-digital-sponsorships/) - This is an organiser's complete guide to how you can increase the revenue potential of your event through digital sponsorships. Read it now. - [The complete guide to event technology integration](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/event-technology-integration/) - Here's everything you need to know about event technology integration and how it can massively benefit your live shows. Read the full guide. - [The real state of event tech](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/week-in-events-20220822/) - Event tech is put in the spotlight as in-person digital tools continue to grow in popularity alongside a decline in virtual offerings. Read more. - [US B2B events spending to exceed 2019 levels by 2024](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/us-b2b-events-spending-to-exceed-2019-levels-by-2024/) - US B2B event spending is expected to exceed 2019 levels in the next three years. Read how organisers can use this trend to create a successful event strategy. - [Metaverse can 'help event organisers thrive' - Meta leader](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/andy-mihalop-transformation/) - A Meta leader has told ExpoPlatform how Big Tech giants are not a threat but can help event organisers "thrive and make money through the metaverse". - [The week in events: Will shows be smaller in future?](https://expoplatform.com/trends/week-in-events-20211206/) - Your event news roundup from ExpoPlatform: fears over pre-flight testing for the UK and UFI’s new survey shows room for investment in event tech. Read more. - [Chart of the Week: Metaverse consumer spending to almost triple](https://expoplatform.com/event-technology/chart-of-the-week-metaverse-consumer-spending-to-almost-triple/) - Consumer spending on the metaverse is projected to grow by more than 180% over eight years. Our latest Chart of the Week shows what this means for organisers. - [Fears for organisers as Europe edges towards new lockdown](https://expoplatform.com/blog/fears-for-organisers-as-europe-edges-towards-new-lockdown/) - ExpoPlatform's Week in Events: Europe edges towards another lockdown, UK pilots trade show scheme to boost foreign exports and more. Read the full roundup here. - [We're back in business - IMEX America marks new US milestone](https://expoplatform.com/trends/week-in-events-20211115/) - Your event industry news roundup from ExpoPlatform – IMEX America marks new milestone and Cop26 hears 'we need all the brains' to meet net zero. Read more. - [Exclusive: Digital ranking of association websites 2021](https://expoplatform.com/blog/community/digital-ranking-association-websites/) - ExpoPlatform's exclusive digital ranking of association websites shows the top 10 are way ahead of the rest with social engagement. - [How to Make Your Virtual Events More Successful in 2021](https://expoplatform.com/blog/hybrid-events/how-to-make-your-virtual-events-more-successful-in-2021/) - Online experiences are going to be more important than ever in the new year, so here are 3 tips to help you make your virtual events a success in 2021. ## Pages - [ExpoPlatform Smart Events and 365 Communities](https://expoplatform.com/) - ExpoPlatform's event management software helps world-leading exhibition organisers to deliver engaging and ROI-driven in-person events and 365 communities - [Trade Show Platform for Exhibitions](https://expoplatform.com/exhibition/) - Leading trade show platform for international exhibitions and B2B events. Manage exhibitors, attendees and leads with ExpoPlatform worldwide. - [Exhibition](https://expoplatform.com/exhibition-old/) - Leading trade show platform for international exhibitions and B2B events. Manage exhibitors, attendees, and leads with ExpoPlatform worldwide. - [Demo Tradeshow](https://expoplatform.com/demo-tradeshow/) - [Meeting Formats](https://expoplatform.com/meeting-formats/) - Turn your event into a lead-generation engine. Discover 7 high-performing event meeting formats powered by AI matchmaking. Boost engagement, meetings, and revenue — book a demo. - [Standard Service Level Agreement (SLA)](https://expoplatform.com/standard-service-level-agreement-sla/) - [Sponsorship (Monetization)](https://expoplatform.com/sponsorship-monetization/) - ExpoPlatform's digital sponsorship opportunities and branding solutions help you create custom packages, sell premium features and drive revenue year-round. - [Online Registration](https://expoplatform.com/online-registration/) - Empower your event with a customizable event registration platform offered by ExpoPlatform. Book your personalised demo today and maximize the attendees - [Event Website](https://expoplatform.com/event-website/) - Create an event website easily for your audience using pre-configured templates and drag & drop builder options. Host your audience 365 days a year. Start now. - [365 Marketplaces](https://expoplatform.com/marketplace/) - Discover our online marketplace software provider for driving more engagement. 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Book a demo and start using our lead retrieval software to increase the ROI - [AI-Powered Matchmaking](https://expoplatform.com/ai-powered-matchmaking/) - Harness the power of AI-powered matchmaking to deliver qualified leads and drive more impactful business connections between attendees. - [Email Marketing](https://expoplatform.com/email-marketing/) - ExpoPlatform offers an event email marketing platform to create & manage professional email marketing campaigns. It allows you to promote your event & increase attendees - [365 Community](https://expoplatform.com/365-community/) - Create an online 365 community platform of engaged customers. 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[Tanya Kovtun](https://expoplatform.com/team_members/tanya-kovtun/) - [Ajay Singh](https://expoplatform.com/team_members/ajay-singh/) - [Conor Riordan](https://expoplatform.com/team_members/conor-riordan/) - [Maksym Nosenko](https://expoplatform.com/team_members/maksym-nosenko/) - [Susan Merola](https://expoplatform.com/team_members/susan-merola/) - [Mykyta Fastovets](https://expoplatform.com/team_members/mykyta-fastovets/) - [Tanya Pinchuk](https://expoplatform.com/team_members/tanya-pinchuk/) ## Case Studies - [The Meeting Show APAC](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/the-meeting-show-apac/) - [Security & Policing 2025](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/security-policing-2025/) - [IMEX Frankfurt 2025](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/imex-frankfurt-2025/) - [IMEX America 2024](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/imex-america-2024/) - Read about IMEX America 2024's groundbreaking success with ExpoPlatform's event solutions. - [IMEX Frankfurt 2024](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/imex-frankfurt-2024/) - [CMPL Expo Mumbai 2024](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/cmpl-expo-mumbai-2024/) - [Seawork 2024](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/seawork-2024/) - Read how ExpoPlatform streamlined registrations and drove onsite engagement at Seawork 2024. - [Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2024](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/cosmoprof-worldwide-2024/) - [Pulp & Beyond 2024](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/pulp-beyond-2024/) - Learn how ExpoPlatform's event solutions powered Pulp & Beyond's digital comeback. - [MRO Americas 2024](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/mro-americas-2024/) - [Beauty Istanbul 2023](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/beauty-istanbul-2023/) - [GITEX Global 2023](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/gitex-global-2023/) - [Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2024](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/wine-paris-vinexpo-paris-2024/) - [Informa Markets Fashion 2023](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/informa-markets-fashion-2023/) - [IMEX America 2023](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/imex-america-2023/) - [International Rice Congress 2023](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/international-rice-congress-2023/) - [LexisNexis Risk Solutions Tech Summit 2022](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/lexisnexis-tech-summit-2022/) - [IMEX Frankfurt 2023](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/imex-frankfurt-2023/) - [GITEX Africa 2023](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/gitex-africa-2023/) - [Vinexposium Connect](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/vinexposium-connect/) - [Pharmapack Europe 2022](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/pharmapack-europe-2022/) - [GITEX Global 2022](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/gitex-global-2022/) - [WeCosmoprof International 2021](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/wecosmoprof-international/) - [Pet Fair Beijing 2021](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/pet-fair-beijing-2021/) - [PGA Exhibitions 365](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/pga-exhibitions-365/) - [PGA 2021 Merchandise Show - Virtual Experience & Marketplace](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/pga-2021-merchandise-show-virtual-experience-marketplace/) - [Digital Transformation World Series 2020](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/digital-transformation-world-series-2020/) - [The 51st Union World Conference on Lung Health](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/the-51st-union-world-conference-on-lung-health/) - [International Telecoms Week 2020](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/international-telecoms-week-2020/) - [JCK Virtual 2020](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/jck-virtual-2020/) - [ILTM World Tour 2020](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/iltm-world-tour-2020/) - [Shoedex 2020](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/shoedex-2020/) - [WeCosmoprof 2020](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/wecosmoprof-2020/) - [Cosmoprof WorldWide Bologna 2019](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/cosmoprofs/) - [ISF Annual World Congress 2019](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/isf-annual-world-congress-2019/) - [IMEX America 2025](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/imex-america-2025/) - This tech partnership now shapes one of the most digitally advanced experiences in the global meetings and events industry. Read the case study to find out how. - [The Meetings Show 2025](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/the-meetings-show-2025/) - Find out how ExpoPlatform technology helped Northstar Travel Group hit 120% of its meeting target at the Meetings Show 2025. Read the full case study now. - [UFI European and Americas Conferences 2024](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/ufi-european-and-americas-conferences-2024/) - [Cosmoprof Bologna 2025](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/cosmoprof-bologna-2025/) - [92nd UFI Global Congress](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/92nd-ufi-global-congress/) - Speed networking supercharged connections at the 92nd UFI Global Congress. Find out how ExpoPlatform helped to make it happen through NetWorks. - [boe international 2026](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/boe-international-2026/) - Learn how NetWorks intelligent speed networking helped Messe Dortmund make the right connections, faster at boe international 2026. Read the full case study. - [MAGIC Nashville 2024](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/magic-nashville-2024/) - [Health Tourism Future Forum 2024](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/health-tourism-future-forum-2024/) - [Hospitality and Interior Design Show 2024](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/hospitality-and-interior-design-show-2024/) - [Associations World Congress 2024](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/associations-world-congress-2024/) - [Cosmoprof North America 2024](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/cosmoprof-north-america-2024/) - [DLG Feldtage 2024](https://expoplatform.com/case-studies/dlg-feldtage-2024/) ## E-books - [The Marketplace Blueprint](https://expoplatform.com/e-books/marketplace-blueprint/) - [The Community Blueprint](https://expoplatform.com/e-books/the-community-blueprint/) - [The AI Blueprint](https://expoplatform.com/e-books/the-ai-blueprint/) - [The Monetisation Blueprint](https://expoplatform.com/e-books/the-monetisation-blueprint/) - [The Hybrid Blueprint](https://expoplatform.com/e-books/hybrid/) - [Events Amplified](https://expoplatform.com/e-books/events-amplified/) - [The Community Blueprint - Associations Edition](https://expoplatform.com/e-books/community-blueprint-associations/) - [The Event App Handbook](https://expoplatform.com/e-books/event-app-handbook/) - [The Hosted Buyer Playbook](https://expoplatform.com/e-books/hosted-buyer-playbook/) - [Five free ebooks:](https://expoplatform.com/e-books/five-free-ebooks/) ## E-books final pages - [Thank you for downloading "The Hуbrid Blueprint"](https://expoplatform.com/e-books-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-the-hubrid-blueprint/) - [Thank you for downloading "The Marketplace Blueprint"](https://expoplatform.com/e-books-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-the-marketplace-blueprint/) - [Thank you for downloading "Monetisation"](https://expoplatform.com/e-books-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-the-monetisation/) - [Thank you for downloading "The AI Blueprint"](https://expoplatform.com/e-books-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-the-ai-blueprint/) - [Thank you for downloading "The Community Blueprint"](https://expoplatform.com/e-books-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-the-community-blueprint/) - [Thank you for downloading "The Hosted Buyer"](https://expoplatform.com/e-books-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-the-hosted-buyer/) - [Thank you for downloading Events Amplified](https://expoplatform.com/e-books-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-events-amplified/) - [Thanks for downloading the Community Blueprint Associations Edition](https://expoplatform.com/e-books-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-the-community-blueprint-associations-edition/) - [Thanks for downloading the Event App Handbook](https://expoplatform.com/e-books-final-page/thanks-for-downloading-the-event-app-handbook/) ## Events - [ETW DIGITAL DROP IN: NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event/etw-digital-drop-in-networking-technology-2026/) - Our team will showcase our solutions at ETW Digital Drop In 2026. Make sure to register! - [Expo! Expo! 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event/expo-expo-2026/) - Join ExpoPlatform at Expo!Expo! 2026 to learn how smarter networking happens. See you there! Visit the a page - [SISO Leadership Conference 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event/siso-leadership-conference-2026/) - Our team will be at SISO Leadership Conference 2026 in Seattle. Make sure to meet. - [Re-imagining events in India: Smarter Tech, Stronger Engagement](https://expoplatform.com/event/re-imagining-events-in-india-smarter-tech-stronger-engagement/) - Samarth Garg from ExpoPlatform will host our expert guest Sooraj Dhawan, president of IEIA, Indian Exhibition Industry Association, to share insights from the frontline of India’s events industry. Watch now link - [Event Tech Trends 2025](https://expoplatform.com/event/event-tech-trends-2025/) - What are the biggest trends shaping the events industry – and what do they mean for organizers like you? Watch our webinar to know more about. Watch now link - [UFI European Conference 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event/ufi-european-conference-2026/) - Our leadership team will be at UFI European Conference 2026 in Izmir, Turkiye. Let’s connect! - [FAMA Summer 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event/fama-summer-2026/) - Connect with our team at Fama 2026 in Bern. - [The Meetings Show 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event/the-meeting-show-2026/) - Visit us at stand B10. Find out more - [AEO Conference 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event/aeo-conference-2026/) - Meet us at AEO Conference 2026 in Birmingham. See you there! - [UFI Global Congress 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event/ufi-global-congress-2026/) - Meet us at 93rd Global Congress 2026 in Bahrain. See you there! See you there - [ICCA Congress 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event/icca-congress-2026/) - Our team will be at ICCA Congress 2026 in Panama. Let’s connect! - [Thailand MICE X-Change 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event/thailand-mice-x-change-2026/) - Meet us at Thailand MICE X-Change 2026 in Bangkok. See you there! - [The Event Tech World Spring Insider Exchange 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event/the-event-tech-world-spring-insider-exchange-2026/) - Our team will be at ETW Spring Insider Exchange 2026. Make sure to meet. - [Expo!Expo! 2025](https://expoplatform.com/event/expoexpo-2025/) - Meet our team at Expo!Expo! in Houston, TX. See you there - [AEO Forums 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event/aeo-forums-2026/) - Meet us at AEO Forums 2026 in London. See you there! - [Human2Human Summit 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event/human2human-summit-2026/) - Connect with our team at Human2Human Summit 2026 in Dubai. - [boe international 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event/boe-international-2026/) - Join ExpoPlatform at boe international 2026 to learn how smarter networking happens. See you there! - [PCMA Convening Leaders](https://expoplatform.com/event/pcma-convening-leaders/) - Our team will be at the 70th PCMA Convening Leaders 2026 in Philadelphia. Let’s connect! - [IMEX Frankfurt 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event/imex-frankfurt-2026/) - See you at IMEX Frankfurt 2026 where ExpoPlatform is the official tech partner. Let’s talk tech! - [International Confex 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event/international-confex-2026/) - We want more meetings than ever this International Confex in London. Visit us at stand ET41. - [SISO CEO Summit 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event/siso-ceo-summit-2026/) - Our leadership team will be at SISO CEO Summit 2026 in Charleston, South Carolina. Make sure to meet us. - [FASTEST 50 Awards & Summit](https://expoplatform.com/event/fastest-50-awards-summit/) - We’ll be at FASTEST 50 Awards & Summit 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. Let’s connect! - [The Meetings Show Asia Pacific 2026](https://expoplatform.com/event/the-meetings-show-asia-pacific-2026/) - ExpoPlatform is the official tech partner of the Meetings Show Asia Pacific 2026. Let’s meet! - [Associations World Congress 2024](https://expoplatform.com/event/associations-world-congress-2024/) - Meet us at Associations World Congress on 9-11 June 2024 in Graz, Austria. See you there! - [UFI Global Congress](https://expoplatform.com/event/ufi-global-congress/) - Meet the ExpoPlatform team at the UFI Global Congress in Muscat, Oman on 14 - 17 November 2022. See you there! - [AEO Forums 2023](https://expoplatform.com/event/aeo-forums-2023/) - ExpoPlatform will be at AEO Forums this Friday, represented by our CGO Luke Bilton. Come say hi if you're there! - [MPI - EMEC Brighton](https://expoplatform.com/event/mpi-emec-brighton/) - Meet our team at MPI Brighton! Our CEO Tanya Pinchuk will be on the Building Online Event Communities panel discussion on March 28. - [UFI MEA Conference 2023](https://expoplatform.com/event/ufi-mea-conference-2023/) - Meet us for the UFI MEA Conference in Doha, on 9 -11 May 2023. - [IMEX Frankfurt 2023](https://expoplatform.com/event/imex-frankfurt-2023/) - Meet the ExpoPlatform team at IMEX Frankfurt on May 23 - 25. See you there! - [Associations World Congress 2023](https://expoplatform.com/event/associations-world-congress-2023/) - Meet the team at Associations World Congress in Florence, Italy! - [UFI European Conference 2023](https://expoplatform.com/event/ufi-european-conference-2023/) - Meet us at the UFI European Conference in Maastricht, on 14 -16 June 2023. - [UFI Global Congress 2023](https://expoplatform.com/event/ufi-global-congress-2023/) - Meet us at the UFI Global Congress on November 1 - 4. See you there! - [IMEX America 2023](https://expoplatform.com/event/imex-america-2023/) - Meet the ExpoPlatform team at IMEX America on October 17-19. See you there! - [IBTM World 2023](https://expoplatform.com/event/ibtm-world-2023/) - See you at IBTM World in Barcelona, Spain! - [Event Tech Live London 2023](https://expoplatform.com/event/event-tech-live-london-2023/) - Meet our team at ETL London 2023. See you there! - [UFI Asia-Pacific Conference 2024](https://expoplatform.com/event/ufi-asia-pacific-conference-2024/) - Meet our team at the UFI APAC Conference in Macau. See you there! - [EVENTIT - EXPERIENCEit](https://expoplatform.com/event/eventit-experienceit/) - We are exhibiting at EXPERIENCEit by EVENTIT in Edinburgh. See you there! - [International Confex 2024](https://expoplatform.com/event/international-confex-2024/) - Our team will be at the International Confex in London. See you there! - [ICCA Congress](https://expoplatform.com/event/icca-congress/) - Meet our team at the 64th ICCA Congress 2025 in Porto, Portugal. See you there! - [UFI Global Congress](https://expoplatform.com/event/ufi-global-congress-2/) - Meet our team at the 92nd UFI Global Congress 2025 in Hong Kong, SAR. See you there! - [IAEE Expo! Expo!](https://expoplatform.com/event/iaee-expo-expo/) - Join us at the “show for shows". - [Event Tech Live London 2022](https://expoplatform.com/event/event-tech-live-london-2022/) - Join us in London for Event Tech Live to see how our market-leading solutions can help your in-person shows. - [The Global Event Tech Summit 2022](https://expoplatform.com/event/the-global-event-tech-summit-2022/) - Meet the team in Surrey for The Global Event Tech Summit! - [Digital Strategy & Experience - The Global Event Tech Summit](https://expoplatform.com/event/digital-strategy-experience-the-global-event-tech-summit/) - Luke Bilton, Chief Growth Officer, joins a panel discussion about the types of technology available to different markets and territories, as well as which options best suit a range of budgets. - [What are the digital challenges in the exhibition industry?](https://expoplatform.com/event/what-are-the-digital-challenges-in-the-exhibition-industry/) - Daniel Mortimer, key account director at ExpoPlatform, joins an ETT club panel discussion at Event Tech Live to speak on the digital challenges in the exhibition industry. - [International Confex 2023](https://expoplatform.com/event/international-confex-2023/) - Meet the ExpoPlatform team at the International CONFEX in London, UK on 1 - 2 March 2023. See you there! - [Maximise Exhibitor Performance and Triple ROI](https://expoplatform.com/event/maximise-exhibitor-performance-and-triple-roi/) - The first episode of our new showcase series explains how Lead Intelligence can help you more than triple leads for your exhibitors and sponsors. - [Build Tech-Enhanced Curated Meetings](https://expoplatform.com/event/build-tech-enhanced-curated-meetings/) - Join our webinar to see how tech-driven meetings can forge better connections for your top targets. - [Utilize Communities Around Events](https://expoplatform.com/event/utilize-communities-around-events/) - Our latest showcase shows how to unlock the power of community engagement around events with ExpoPlatform. - [Saudi perspective: Growth, vision & tech in events](https://expoplatform.com/event/saudi-perspective-growth-vision-tech-in-events/) - Join Pyotr Bakash and Amjad Shacker in this webinar to learn about the Kingdom's growth in events and the role of tech in shaping its future. - [ICCA Congress 2023](https://expoplatform.com/event/icca-congress-2023/) - Meet our team at the ICCA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. See you there! - [UFI European Conference 2024](https://expoplatform.com/event/ufi-european-conference-2024/) - The ExpoPlatform team will be at the UFI European Conference in Zurich, Switzerland. See you there! - [IMEX Frankfurt 2024](https://expoplatform.com/event/imex-frankfurt-2024/) - ExpoPlatform is the official tech partner of IMEX Frankfurt 2024. See you at the show! - [UFI MEA Conference 2024](https://expoplatform.com/event/ufi-mea-conference-2024/) - Meet our team at the UFI MEA Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. See you there! - [Event Tech Forecast 2024](https://expoplatform.com/event/event-tech-forecast-2024/) - Matthias Tesi Baur and Jens Schindler discuss exclusive findings from the Event Tech Forecast 2024 report. - [Event Metrics That Matter - How to measure show success](https://expoplatform.com/event/event-metrics-that-matter/) - Join our expert panel to learn key strategies to measure show success, data collection and how to make it work. - [ICCA Congress 2024](https://expoplatform.com/event/icca-congress-2024/) - Meet our team at the ICCA Congress in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on 20-23 October. See you there! - [IMEX America 2024](https://expoplatform.com/event/imex-america-2024/) - Meet the ExpoPlatform team at IMEX America on October 8-10. See you there! - [UFI Americas Conference 2024](https://expoplatform.com/event/ufi-americas-conference-2024/) - Meet us for the UFI Americas Conference in Monterrey, on 10-12 September 2024. - [International Confex 2025](https://expoplatform.com/event/international-confex-2025/) - Meet the ExpoPlatform team at Confex on February 26-27. See you there! - [UFI Asia-Pacific Conference 2025](https://expoplatform.com/event/ufi-asia-pacific-conference-2025/) - Meet us at the UFI Asia-Pacific Conference in Melbourne, on 13-14 February 2025. - [UFI MEA Conference 2025](https://expoplatform.com/event/ufi-mea-conference-2025/) - Meet our team at the UFI MEA Conference in Cairo, Egypt. See you there! - [IMEX Frakfurt 2025](https://expoplatform.com/event/imex-frakfurt-2025/) - ExpoPlatform is the official tech partner of IMEX Frankfurt 2025. See you at the show! - [DACH Trade Fair Conference Summer 2025](https://expoplatform.com/event/dach-trade-fair-conference-summer-2025/) - Meet our team at the DACH Trade Fair Conference Summer 2025 in Berlin,Germany. See you there! - [The Meeting Show 2025](https://expoplatform.com/event/the-meeting-show-2025/) - ExpoPlatform is the official tech partner of The Meeting Show 2025. See you at the show! - [GRS ExpoNetwork Forum 2025](https://expoplatform.com/event/grs-exponetwork-forum-2025/) - Meet our team at GRS ExpoNetwork Forum 2025 in Milan, Italy. See you there! - [SISO Leadership Conference 2025](https://expoplatform.com/event/siso-leadership-conference-2025/) - Meet our team at SISO Leadership Conference 2025 in Indianapolis, US. See you there! - [AEO Conference 2025](https://expoplatform.com/event/aeo-conference-2025/) - Meet our team at AEO Conference 2025 in Manchester, UK. See you there! - [IMEX America 2025](https://expoplatform.com/event/imex-america-2025/) - ExpoPlatform is the official tech partner of IMEX America 2025. See you at the show! - [How the Metaverse will Transform Tradeshows](https://expoplatform.com/event/how-the-metaverse-will-transform-tradeshows/) - How the Metaverse will transform tradeshows features expert insights about how tech innovations will reshape events and what that means for organisers. - [How Smart Events Make You Money](https://expoplatform.com/event/how-smart-events-make-you-money-smart-event-showcase-series/) - Join ExpoPlatform CGO Luke Bilton as he shows how eventprofs can utilise our specialised tools to do just that - and make more money for your business. - [How to find a 365 value proposition for your community](https://expoplatform.com/event/how-to-find-a-365-value-proposition-for-your-community/) - Join Rob Millar, of Devonshire & St Andrews, alongside ExpoPlatform’s Luke Bilton to explore different types of communities and research methods to keep visitors and exhibitors engaged year-round. - [How increasing Exhibitor ROI is a game changer for your event](https://expoplatform.com/event/how-increasing-exhibitor-roi-is-a-game-changer-for-your-event/) - Exhibitor ROI can be a game changer for events. We want to show you how to improve exhibitor ROI with Lead Retrieval at in-person events. Register now. - [Re-imagining event experiences](https://expoplatform.com/event/re-imagining-event-experiences/) - Join our CEO Tanya Pinchuk for the first session of the Digital Leaders series as she talks with Eleni Lialiamou, EVP of Product Management at Informa Markets, about the new data-driven landscape. - [Event Tech Forecast 2023](https://expoplatform.com/event/event-tech-forecast-2023/) - Luke Bilton joins a panel with Dahlia El Gazzar, Chris Pendley, Matt Coyne and Adam Parry to discuss the challenges and expectations eventprofs have for 2023. - [How to crack event curation through content](https://expoplatform.com/event/how-to-crack-event-curation-through-content/) - Paul Miller, CEO of Questex, joins ExpoPlatform CEO Tanya Pinchuk to go deep into how online behaviors can help organizers curate VIP experiences at live shows. - [Event Tech Live Summit 2022](https://expoplatform.com/event/event-tech-live-summit-2022/) - Join us at Event Tech Live Summit 2022 to get 10 exclusive insights from our 'Future of Events' blueprint series in our session on June 8th, 3:15pm BST. - [Virtual Events Institute - Tech Talk](https://expoplatform.com/event/what-do-exhibitors-want-in-2022/) - Join us on Thursday to find out how to create an online community around your events. - [Event Tech Live Europe](https://expoplatform.com/event/event-tech-live-europe/) - Connect with ExpoPlatform at Event Tech Live London 2021 - the must-attend virtual event! Register now and get a demo of our community and event management platform. - [88th UFI Global Congress](https://expoplatform.com/event/88th-ufi-global-congress/) - Join us at UFI Global Congress 2021 - the “must attend” annual event for the exhibition industry! Register now. - [Smart Events in 2022](https://expoplatform.com/event/smart-events-in-2022/) - Join us at the online session "Smart Events in 2022" by ETT Club and ExpoPlatform to learn how smart events will shape the industry needs, priorities and challenges in the year ahead. - [EVENTIT Summer Webinar Series](https://expoplatform.com/event/eventit-summer-webinar-series/) - Join a panel of international experts - including our Chief Growth Officer Luke Bilton - on Thursday July 21 for top insights on event tech. - [How to drive engagement for events and communities](https://expoplatform.com/event/how-to-drive-engagement-for-events-and-communities/) - Join Romain Dejoie as he sets out how to spark audience interest before, during and after the event as well as top tips to keep your community engaged. - [UFI European Conference](https://expoplatform.com/event/ufi-european-conference/) - Join ExpoPlatform CEO Tanya Pinchuk and CTO Mykyta Fastovets at the UFI European Conference in Poznan, Poland on 4-6 May 2022. See you there! - [IMEX Frankfurt](https://expoplatform.com/event/imex-frankfurt/) - Visit our Stand D750 and meet ExpoPlatform CEO Tanya Pinchuk, CTO Mykyta Fastovets and CGO Luke Bilton at IMEX Frankfurt from May 31- June 2! ## Events final pages - [Event watching: How the Metaverse will Transform Tradeshows](https://expoplatform.com/events-final-page/event-watching-how-the-metaverse-will-transform-tradeshows/) - [Event watching: watch recording of the session - 'how smart events make you money'](https://expoplatform.com/events-final-page/event-watching-watch-recording-of-the-session-how-smart-events-make-you-money/) - [Event watching: watch recording of the session - 'How to Find a 365 Value Proposition for Your Community'](https://expoplatform.com/events-final-page/event-watching-watch-recording-of-the-session-how-to-find-a-365-value-proposition-for-your-community/) - [Event watching: watch recording of the session - 'How increasing Exhibitor ROI is a game changer for your event'](https://expoplatform.com/events-final-page/event-watching-watch-recording-of-the-session-how-increasing-exhibitor-roi-is-a-game-changer-for-your-event/) - [Event watching: Re-imagining event experiences](https://expoplatform.com/events-final-page/event-watching-re-imagining-event-experiences/) - [Event watching: watch recording of the session - 'Event Tech Forecast 2023'](https://expoplatform.com/events-final-page/event-watching-watch-recording-of-the-session-event-tech-forecast-2023/) - [Event watching: watch recording of the session - 'What are the digital challenges in the exhibition industry?'](https://expoplatform.com/events-final-page/event-watching-watch-recording-of-the-session-what-are-the-digital-challenges-in-the-exhibition-industry/) - [Event watching: watch recording of the session - 'How to crack event curation through content'](https://expoplatform.com/events-final-page/event-watching-watch-recording-of-the-session-how-to-crack-event-curation-through-content/) - [Event watching: watch recording of the session - 'Event Tech Innovation: Keeping pace with the trends shaping 2023'](https://expoplatform.com/events-final-page/event-watching-watch-recording-of-the-session-event-tech-innovation-keeping-pace-with-the-trends-shaping-2023/) - [Event watching: watch recording of the session - 'Maximise Exhibitor Performance and Triple ROI'](https://expoplatform.com/events-final-page/event-watching-watch-recording-of-the-session-maximise-exhibitor-performance-and-triple-roi/) - [Event watching: watch recording of the session - 'Build Tech-Enhanced Curated Meetings'](https://expoplatform.com/events-final-page/eventbuild-tech-enhanced-curated-meetings/) - [Event watching: watch recording of the session - 'Utilize Communities Around Events'](https://expoplatform.com/events-final-page/event-watching-watch-recording-of-the-session-utilize-communities-around-events/) - [Event watching: watch recording of the session - 'Saudi perspective: Growth, vision & tech in events'](https://expoplatform.com/events-final-page/event-watching-watch-recording-of-the-session-saudi-perspective-growth-vision-tech-in-events/) - [Event watching: watch recording of the session - 'Event Tech Forecast 2024'](https://expoplatform.com/events-final-page/event-watching-watch-recording-of-the-session-event-tech-forecast-2024/) - [Event watching: watch recording of the session - 'Event Metrics That Matter'](https://expoplatform.com/events-final-page/event-watching-watch-recording-of-the-session-event-metrics-that-matter/) ## Vacancies - [Account Executive](https://expoplatform.com/vacancies/account-executive/) - Location: East Coast, USA (Remote)Employment Type: Full-time About ExpoPlatformExpoPlatform is an AI-powered event management platform purpose-built for the global trade show and exhibition industry. Trusted by world-leading exhibition organizers, ExpoPlatform helps event professionals deliver engaging, ROI-driven in-person events.Our platform delivers AI-driven matchmaking, specialist meetings programs, online registration, exhibitor and product listings, mobile app, event websites, ## Team Comments - [Devansh Prasad](https://expoplatform.com/team_comments/devansh-prasad/) - Technology is best when it brings people together and this is how we roll at ExpoPlatform. Delighted to be part of such a caring and supportive team where innovative and creative ideas are a daily phenomenon - [Ajay Singh](https://expoplatform.com/team_comments/ajay-singh/) - Good environment, a great team and excellent managers to work with. Super place to work! - [Maksym Nosenko](https://expoplatform.com/team_comments/maksym-nosenko/) - I feel very proud to be one of the oldest employees of EP. My career has skied with the growth of the company. I am really grateful to work in a place which makes us grow to greater heights. - [Anastasia Rudenko](https://expoplatform.com/team_comments/anastasia-rudenko/) - It’s incredibly exciting to be joining ExpoPlatform, where so many customers come to build their dream business, or just to follow their passion. ## Checklists - [Event Data Safety Checklist](https://expoplatform.com/checklists/event-data-safety-checklist/) - Our Event data safety checklist offer a list of questions you should ask before selecting a technology provider. Download it now to manage and secure your event data. - [Hybrid Monetisation Checklist](https://expoplatform.com/checklists/hybrid-monetisation-checklist/) - The Hybrid monetisation checklist is a practical step-by-step guide for hybrid event organisers to increase income from new online channels. Download your free copy. - [Mobile Event App Checklist](https://expoplatform.com/checklists/mobile-event-app-checklist/) - Our Mobile Event App checklist details all the must-have features in an event app that can create a fulfilling experience for your audience at live shows, exhibitions and conferences. - [Sustainable Events Checklist](https://expoplatform.com/checklists/sustainable-events-checklist/) - The checklist is a practical step-by-step guide for organisers to host sustainable events and futureproof their businesses with sustainable practices. - [365 Community Technology Checklist](https://expoplatform.com/checklists/365-community-technology-requirements-checklist/) - The 365 Community Technology Requirements Checklist helps you prioritise the importance of each elements in your 365 community before choosing a technology provider. - [Smart Event Tech Checklist](https://expoplatform.com/checklists/smart-event-tech-checklist/) - Our Smart Event Tech checklist is a comprehensive list of all the tools and solutions to help make your events more personalized, seamless and future-ready ## Checklists final pages - [Thank you for downloading Hybrid Monetisation Checklist](https://expoplatform.com/chcklsts-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-checklist/) - [Thank you for downloading Mobile Event App Checklist](https://expoplatform.com/chcklsts-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-mobile-event-app-checklist/) - [Thank you for downloading Smart Event Tech Checklist](https://expoplatform.com/chcklsts-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-smart-event-tech-checklist/) - [Thank you for downloading Event Data Safety Checklist](https://expoplatform.com/chcklsts-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-event-data-safety-checklist/) - [Thank you for downloading 365 Community Technology Requirements Checklist](https://expoplatform.com/chcklsts-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-365-community-technology-requirements-checklist/) - [Thank you for downloading Sustainable Events Checklist](https://expoplatform.com/chcklsts-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-sustainable-events-checklist/) ## Researches - [Event Tech Forecast 2026](https://expoplatform.com/research/event-tech-forecast-2026/) - The Event Tech Forecast 2026 is packed with insights to help you navigate the digital landscape of the events industry. Download your copy now. - [Digital Disruption in Machinery Buying](https://expoplatform.com/research/digital-disruption-in-machinery-buying/) - Download this full 25 page report to learn how buying and selling has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic in Agriculture, Construction, Materials Handling and Transportation industries. - [The Data Science Survey Results](https://expoplatform.com/research/the-data-science-survey-results/) - Download the Data Science Survey report and find out how AI and data are transforming the events industry and shaping organizers' strategies for the future. - [Event Tech Returns to Live](https://expoplatform.com/research/event-tech-returns-to-live/) - Find the results of the Event Tech Returns to Live survey for insights about our industry's in-person comeback and how organisers can make the best of it. - [Event Tech Forecast 2023](https://expoplatform.com/research/event-tech-forecast-2023/) - Download ExpoPlatform’s free Event Tech Forecast report to learn how digital tools will shape the events industry. - [Event Tech Forecast H2 2023](https://expoplatform.com/research/event-tech-forecast-h2-2023/) - The Event Tech Forecast is your guide to how the digital tools will shape our industry for the coming months. Download the full report now for free. - [Event Tech Forecast 2024](https://expoplatform.com/research/event-tech-forecast-2024/) - The Event Tech Forecast 2024 is your guide to the digital landscape of our industry. Download it now to learn how you can make the most of this innovation. - [Event Tech Forecast 2025](https://expoplatform.com/research/event-tech-forecast-2025/) - The Event Tech Forecast 2025 is your practical guide to the digital landscape of our industry. Download your free copy now. ## Researches final pages - [Thank you for downloading the Event Tech Forecast 2026](https://expoplatform.com/research-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-the-event-tech-forecast-2026/) - [Thank you for downloading the Event Tech Forecast 2025](https://expoplatform.com/research-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-the-event-tech-forecast-2025/) - [Thank you for downloading Digital Disruption in Machinery Buying Research](https://expoplatform.com/research-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-digital-disruption-in-machinery-buying-research/) - [Thank you for downloading Data Science Survey Results Research](https://expoplatform.com/research-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-data-science-survey-results-research/) - [Thank you for downloading the Event Tech Returns to Live survey](https://expoplatform.com/research-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-the-return-to-live-survey-results-research/) - [Thank you for downloading the Event Tech Forecast](https://expoplatform.com/research-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-the-event-tech-forecast/) - [Thank you for downloading the Event Tech Forecast H2](https://expoplatform.com/research-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-the-event-tech-forecast-h2/) - [Thank you for downloading the Event Tech Forecast 2024](https://expoplatform.com/research-final-page/thank-you-for-downloading-the-event-tech-forecast-2024/) ## Releases - [Sep 2024 product update: Supercharged exhibitor management and smart networking](https://expoplatform.com/releases/sep-2024-product-updates/) - Seamless exhibitor management is key to successful event experiences. That's why we’ve brought in a major upgrade to our platform that fuels an intuitive, user-friendly interface to streamline your whole process. Here’s what it means: ✅ Simplified access to exhibitor accounts ✅ More control over managing, adding and editing exhibitor details ✅ Improved analytics But - [June 2024 product update: Flag and track offensive content in Exhibitor Events](https://expoplatform.com/releases/june-2024-product-update/) - We have introduced a series of new features to make your event free from any offensive content. Organizers now have the ability to set up pre-defined guidelines and content submission requirements for Exhibitor Events. Users can flag any inappropriate content and such exhibitor events can be reviewed by the organizer, who can reject them for security concerns. - [May 2024 product update: Enable seamless user access with enhanced Check-in App](https://expoplatform.com/releases/may-2024-check-in-app-improvements/) - A seamless event check-in reduces complications for organizers and provides a more streamlined experience for attendees. That’s why we have implemented a series of updates to our Check-In App to make it more user-friendly and intuitive. These upgrades include: Simplified navigation for intuitive session check-ins Smart scanning functionality Design improvements for a better visual experience Updated - [April 2024 product update: In-App Update for enhanced user experience](https://expoplatform.com/releases/april-2024-in-app-update/) - We have implemented a crucial update to help your end-users have a vastly improved event app experience. Our In-App Update allows organizers to notify users of new app versions with bug fixes and enhanced features. Here are the highlights: End-users can know that the new version of the app is available for them to update. - [March 2024 product update: Unlock Powerful Check-in Analytics](https://expoplatform.com/releases/march-2024-product-update/) - Understanding attendee flow and engagement is critical to assess your event’s success. That’s why we have revamped our Check-in Analytics page to provide a clearer, more synchronised view of your check-in/check-out data. Say goodbye to deciphering complex reports. With user-friendly graphs and an intuitive interface, you can easily analyze visitor traffic data at your shows. - [Feb 2024 product update: Create highly-customised interactive web pages](https://expoplatform.com/releases/feb-2024-custom-web-pages/) - In events, personalisation is the name of the game. Our latest product release introduces new features to unlock advanced customisation controls for your event web pages. Let’s take a look at them: Custom Content Block What is it? We have incorporated the Custom Content Block into the New Website Builder to offer users a tool - [Jan 2024 product update: Event email campaigns made easy](https://expoplatform.com/releases/jan-2024-event-email-campaigns/) - Hope you are settling well into the new year. We’ve introduced a series of changes to our email campaign builder, with better customisation options to make it more user-friendly. These tweaks will make your campaign creation more polished and streamlined than before! Here’s an overview of the key updates: Implemented notification/error message for cases - [Nov-Dec 2023 product update: New platform builder blocks for event website](https://expoplatform.com/releases/nov-dec-platform-builder-blocks/) - Tired of banal website designs that fail to impress and engage? We are excited to introduce platform builder blocks in our new event website builder - tools to help you fine-tune content and visuals in an incredibly detailed manner. These six key blocks - based around exhibitors, speakers, sponsors, news, products and brands - - [Sep-Oct product updates - Revamped Email Marketing Campaign template](https://expoplatform.com/releases/sep-oct-product-update/) - We are pleased to announce a significant upgrade that will make creating and sending event email smarter and smoother than before. Our revamped Email Marketing campaign template introduces a host of customisations along with enhanced functionality to make your marketing emails more feature-rich, detailed and hyper-targeted. Here are the details: 1. Incoming meeting and message - [New Analytics - Marketplace and Registration Dashboard](https://expoplatform.com/releases/new-analytics-dashboards/) - ExpoPlatform’s major new analytics release gives organisers insightful dashboards into customer behaviour and the value your are delivering to participants. What are the benefits? Shape product development by discovering new customer insights into how your audience interact. Deepen your understanding of how buyers and sellers connect with content, products and each other Prove the value - [Mobile App Relaunch](https://expoplatform.com/releases/mobile-app-relaunch/) - ExpoPlatform’s event mobile app is an essential companion to in-person events, providing AI-powered matchmaking, messaging and exhibitor discovery. The relaunch gives you more customisation and monetisation opportunities than before. What are the benefits? Create more valuable smart events with AI-powered matchmaking, messaging and meeting scheduling. Design a custom experience with bespoke homepages, fonts and - [Single Sign On (SSO)](https://expoplatform.com/releases/single-sign-on-sso/) - This function allows event participants to easily navigate between multiple events and linked communities without the hassle of repeated log-ins. What are the benefits? Users can navigate between events and the linked community without having to re-log in every time Summary of features You can now mark a community in the admin panel, and select - [Community Groups, v1.0](https://expoplatform.com/releases/community-groups-v1-0/) - Community groups allow organizers to create different groups to bring together users with similar interests, like LI or FB groups, to drive communication and engagement into next level. What are the benefits? Providing a microcommunity where users can interact with others who share their same interests Increased community engagement New insights for the organizer Users - [365 Calendar, v1.0](https://expoplatform.com/releases/365-calendar-v1-0/) - This is improvement to our old settings off allowed and blocked time. What are the benefits? We can set allowed and blocked dates and time more flexibly. Eliminates the need to choose dates one by one. Possibility to set separate time for online and offline meetings. Summary of features Separate settings for online and offline - [Marketplace Tender RFP](https://expoplatform.com/releases/marketplace-tender-rfp/) - New Marketplace Tender makes it easy for buyers to send Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to a large number of suppliers, significantly increasing the value generated from your community or event. https://youtu.be/u9tiAoI_4Ko What are the benefits? Generate leads at scale for exhibitors, significantly increasing the value that suppliers receive. A helpful new AI-assisted service for Visitors - [Exhibitor Manual Updates](https://expoplatform.com/releases/marketplace-tender-rfp-2/) - We updated the visual representation for exhibitor manuals. Now they are also part of the NEW UI. In addition, some parts of functionality were improved/added. https://youtu.be/K6fFMtGM1UE What are the benefits? Consistent with new UI Better visual representation More consistent functionality Better “equipment” organization Added basket functionality Team members have access to the manual directly Summary - [New Analytics - Content](https://expoplatform.com/releases/new-analytics-content/) - ExpoPlatform’s major new analytics release gives organisers insightful dashboards into customer behaviour and the value your are delivering to participants. What are the benefits? Ability to the stats of different content published by the organizer between two different date frames More insights into the marketing content downloaded published by the suppliers Usage graphs & popularity - [New Analytics - Marketplace](https://expoplatform.com/releases/new-analytics-marketplace/) - ExpoPlatform’s major new analytics release gives organisers insightful dashboards into customer behaviour and the value your are delivering to participants. What are the benefits? Interactions with Suppliers Supply/Demand graphs for more insight into least/most demanded products Ability to view top suppliers, brands, products based on interaction scores added at the backend Summary of features As - [New Analytics - Supplier Overview](https://expoplatform.com/releases/new-analytics-supplier-overview/) - ExpoPlatform’s major new analytics release gives organisers insightful dashboards into customer behaviour and the value your are delivering to participants. What are the benefits? Table representing - Exhibitor/Supplier name. Exhibitor Category, Sponsor Category Registration date, Last Activity date, Number of team members assigned to that company Profile Views number. Profile Favorited number. Active Products, Product - [Sessions Block on Community Page](https://expoplatform.com/releases/sessions-block-on-community-page/) - Organisers can now add upcoming sessions to their Community page. There's a new block showcasing upcoming sessions as part of the Community page layout by default. What are the benefits? Organisers can advertise theirr sessions from the homepage and grow participation. Logged in users can add sessions to their schedule or join the room directly - [Pagination Option](https://expoplatform.com/releases/pagination-option/) - Organisers can now choose between endless scrolling and pagination option on the Marketplace page and the Delegate list page. In endless scrolling, more items will load automatically when the user reaches the end of the list. The pagination option would allow the user to click from page to page of results. What are the benefits? - [10 Minute Meetings](https://expoplatform.com/releases/10-minute-meetings/) - The duration of the meetings can now be selected as default 10 minutes, in addition to the existing default 15 min format. This setting is available as “Meeting time step” in Networking & Matchmaking / Meeting. If 10 is selected, users will select time slots in 10 min format. For example: There would be 6 - [On/Off Settings for Email Templates](https://expoplatform.com/releases/on-off-settings-for-email-templates/) - The organizer now the ability to turn off several email templates if they do not plan to use those email templates. This feature will be extended to other email templates as well in the future. What are the benefits? Prevents organizer from accidentally triggering an email template that is in appropriate for their event Gives - [A2Z Integration](https://expoplatform.com/releases/a2z-integration/) - A2Z system stores the exhibitors data on their end. Through this integration, exhibitors data can be directly pulled into ExpoPlatform. To enable the integration, these details are required from the client: Event ID, Username, Password, InstallName, Relation ID , API key. What are the benefits? Seamless flow of exhibitor data from A2Z system to ExpoPlatform. - [Aventri Integration](https://expoplatform.com/releases/aventri-integration/) - Organiser can use the Aventri Integration to pull in the Visitors and Team Members data in the ExpoPlatform from Aventri's system.To enable Aventri Integration API Key, Event ID , Account ID , API Host. What are the benefits? If registrations are taking place on the Aventri system, all the registration data can be pulled into - [Parent Child Relationships](https://expoplatform.com/releases/parent-child-relationships/) - The organiser can define which child companies belong to a single parent company and make them appear in the exhibitor directory. There are 3 use cases: S.No. Parent Childs 1 Pavilion* Stand sharers 2 Head Office** Regional Offices 3 Head Office** Event-specific companies * displayed in a dedicated “Pavilion” tab of the Exhibitor directory - [QR Codes for Companies, Products & Content](https://expoplatform.com/releases/qr-codes-for-companies-products-content/) - Exhibitors now have the ability to generate QR codes for their company, products & content These QR codes can then be printed out and displayed at the physical event where event participants can scan the codes using the EP event mobile app Details about who scanned what then appear in the exhibitor’s interactions dashboard for - [Ability to Output External Barcodes and QR codes on Badges](https://expoplatform.com/releases/ability-to-output-external-barcodes-and-qr-codes-on-badges/) - Organisers now have more control over the badge output for their event. They can now choose between: Default (EP) QR code External QR code Default (EP) barcode External barcode Badges with any of these types of codes can be printed through our platform Each of these codes is then scannable using the EP event mobile - [Resend My Activation Email](https://expoplatform.com/releases/resend-my-activation-email/) - Users who have registered for an event, received their activation email, but not yet activated (ie. “Invited” status) can resend the activation email to themselves. Previously ,these users would come to the event site, type their email address in the sign in box and use forgot password. But since they hadn’t yet activated their account, - [IIRIS Integration (Informa)](https://expoplatform.com/releases/iiris-integration-informa/) - IIRIS is an internal identity management system used by Informa. We have now created an integration that provides SSO (single sign on) with IIRIS as a third party allowing users who exist in IIRIS to log into EP with a single click. This is done through the use of an IIRIS widget on our website - [SEO Controls](https://expoplatform.com/releases/seo-controls/) - Organisers now have the Ability to add custom SEO data for all New UI system pages (as we had in the old UI). - Note: if custom meta data isn’t filled in for a page, system generated data will be used, the same as before. What are the benefits? Increased discoverability of site and individual - [Gated Marketing Content](https://expoplatform.com/releases/gated-marketing-content/) - This new feature provides exhibitors with a new source of leads by requiring non-logged in users to complete a form before previewing or downloading their marketing content. When a non-logged in user is viewing the company’s public profile and clicks on the Preview Content or Download Content button, they will be prompted to complete a - [Digital vs. Physical Badges](https://expoplatform.com/releases/digital-vs-physical-badges/) - Organizers can now configure and manage digital badges, which are not printable and only appear within the mobile app, separately from physical badges. Event participants can now access a digital version of their badge within the mobile app, in addition to being able to print their physical badge as before. What are the benefits? A - [Hybrid Session Room Option](https://expoplatform.com/releases/hybrid-session-room-option/) - When creating a session, there is now a Hybrid Session option that can be toggled on, along with the Online Session option. If both are enabled this will create a new type of session where remote participants can join a session as they’ve always done but now physical event attendees can also join that same - [Create Custom List of Meeting Locations](https://expoplatform.com/releases/create-custom-list-of-meeting-locations/) - Organisers can now create a list of custom meeting locations and users requesting a meeting will be able to choose a location from this list. These might be locations like the Networking Lounge, Lobby Coffee Shop, etc. On the back-end, enable this option and add all custom locations: What are the benefits? Visitors arranging meetings - [Search Field in Header](https://expoplatform.com/releases/search-field-in-header/) - Search Field box has been added to our UI to make exhibitor/product finding and networking simpler. It appears after the magnifying glass in the top navigation is clicked. What are the benefits? It makes our search more user friendly and effective. Summary of features New, more visible search box is now available at the top of - [News on Marketplace](https://expoplatform.com/releases/news-on-marketplace/) - Organisers can include a news tab on the marketplace page to engage users and share additional content. This tab can be enabled under Registration Settings > Exhibitor > Additional Settings. What are the benefits? It increases visibility of news items It provides additional content to engage users with the Marketplace Summary of features New setting for - [Exhibitor Category Weight for Directories](https://expoplatform.com/releases/exhibitor-category-weight-for-directories/) - Exhibitor Category weight allow organisers to determine the directory position of companies and their associated product based on a weight attached to them. This setting can be enabled under Registration Settings > Exhibitor > Exhibitor Categories The higher the weight, the higher the item will appear in Exhibitor and Product directories. The weight always influences the - [Elasticsearch Fixes](https://expoplatform.com/releases/elasticsearch-fixes/) - We have made fixes to the search functionality where previously searching a particular exhibitor, product or brand name would sometimes result in no search results. Elastic Search needs to be turned on via Admin panel > Event Setup > General Settings. Click on Turn on, Synchronize and Save Settings. What are the benefits? Search now - [Custom limits for number of featured exhibitors/products displayed](https://expoplatform.com/releases/custom-limits-for-number-of-featured-exhibitors-products-displayed/) - Organisers can set the number of featured exhibitors and products they want to display in the directories. All of the featured exhibitors or products will display at the same time. This update applies to both web and mobile app. This feature can be enabled under Registration Settings > Exhibitor > Additional Settings What are the - ['Post code' information in lead report](https://expoplatform.com/releases/post-code-information-in-lead-report/) - Postcode is an additional column in the lead report that provides the location of a lead. Exhibitors and attendees can find this additional column in the downloaded leads report. This update applies to the web version. What are the benefits? For US users, it is very useful to identify the exact state and location of - [Downloadable Exhibitor and Visitor QR codes](https://expoplatform.com/releases/scannable-visitor-qr-codes-for-distributor-wall/) - Visitor QR Codes are downloadable from the admin panel and participant profile settings. The organiser can print these QR codes and display them onsite on a “Distributor Wall” where exhibitors can scan distributors and get in touch. This is a different QR code than visitor badges and doesn’t trigger a lead scan. Scanning this QR - [Print Badge Selection Screen (UX/UI enhancement)](https://expoplatform.com/releases/print-badge-selection-screen-ux-ui-enhancement/) - UX: When clicking on a “print badge” link, the user who has multiple badges is landed on a page where he can easily select his badge to print. UI: The New UI of this page to provides a good experience on both desktop and mobile. Previously, there was no badge selection from the badge - [Direct re-login to company profile](https://expoplatform.com/releases/direct-re-login-link-to-company-profile-for-team-members/) - On the NEW UI, a new url with “index/relogin” allows team members to switch directly to their company profile, without having to navigate to the company tab. Previously this url was only available on Old UI. What are the benefits? Will be included in a Pendo user onboarding module (third party) Navigation between profiles - [Email address of the person scanning added to organiser’s scan reports](https://expoplatform.com/releases/email-address-of-the-person-scanning-added-to-organisers-scan-reports/) - The email of the person who scans has been added to the Organiser’s Scanned Contacts Reports, enabling to identify the person This email is present in column A of the reports “exhibitors scanned contacts” and “visitors scanned contacts”. What are the benefits? Better Lead Intelligence for Organisers. The Organiser gets visibility on the number - [Exhibitors view all team member interactions](https://expoplatform.com/releases/ability-for-exhibitors-to-see-the-interactions-of-all-their-team-members/) - In the exhibitor profile/dashboard, the exhibitor now has visibility on the interactions with his team members. Previously, they could only see the interactions of their company and products. What are the benefits? Better Lead Intelligence The Exhibitor gets visibility on who got which leads Allows for personalised follow-ups with leads The Exhibitor can - [ExpoPlatform partners with Sessionboard for advanced content workflows](https://expoplatform.com/releases/expoplatform-partners-with-sessionboard-for-advanced-content-workflows/) - ExpoPlatform’s new partnership with Sessionboard makes content management more efficient. Designed for conferences that have a need ‘Call for Papers’, content review processes, many speakers and tracks, Sessionboard helps teams move away from using spreadsheets to automated workflows. Now seamlessly integrated with ExpoPlatform, you can import and update their agendas at the push of a - [Website Builder Exhibitor block to show specific exhibitors](https://expoplatform.com/releases/website-builder-exhibitor-block-to-show-specific-exhibitors/) - As an organiser, you have the ability to choose which exhibitors you want to surface on your website. By using the “Exhibitor block”, 3 options are available to retrieve them: Name search, with auto search (several exhibitors can be added) Exhibitor Category Exhibitor Tags What are the benefits? Promotion: highlight specific exhibitors, based on specific - [Meeting Wizard + Tables management](https://expoplatform.com/releases/meeting-wizard-tables-management/) - A flexible meeting booking wizard that allows the organiser to arrange meetings on behalf of visitors and exhibitors, in specific networking zones and specific tables, or as regular meetings. Available in the Admin Panel > Event Setup > Networking & Matchmaking: “Zones”, “Table Meeting List” What are the benefits? Provide dedicated concierge service to - [Custom Filters in Admin Panel](https://expoplatform.com/releases/custom-filters-in-admin-panel/) - As an organiser, you have the ability to easily add custom filters using any question that is part of the registration or any system pre-defined field (eg. Country, Categories, Nationality etc) Available for: Visitors, Exhibitors and Meeting Wizard. Admin Panel: Management > Visitors and Management > Exhibitors Event Setup > Networking & Matchmaking: Zones, “Table - [Export of Product QR Codes / Download links](https://expoplatform.com/releases/export-of-product-qr-codes-download-links/) - As an organiser using Product QR Codes, you can easily download them from a single report. The Product Export now includes download links for each QR Code. What are the benefits? Convenient as it saves a lot of time when you need to download multiple codes to populate a “product discovery zone” onsite at the - [Matchmaking sorting on Marketplace](https://expoplatform.com/releases/matchmaking-sorting-on-marketplace/) - When this setting is ON, the default sorting of the Marketplace (Exhibitors and Products) is by Matchmaking results, depending on the user’s interests. The results are still sorted by MM order when using search and filters. Search weight is disabled for logged-in users. Alternative behaviour (Setting OFF and Setting ON but user is logged out): - [“My Data” Tab in Profile Settings](https://expoplatform.com/releases/my-data-tab-in-profile-settings/) - Users can access a new “My Data” tab from my Profile Settings. This tab includes options to: Delete my account for the event Delete my account globally Export a file with all information about me that exist in the platform database. This feature already existed in the previous UI edit profile. This feature complies with - [Configurable “Products” Block](https://expoplatform.com/releases/configurable-products-block/) - As an organiser, you can choose which products appear in the “Products” Block in the website builder. Available options to choose products: Search by name (including predictive search) + Add/Remove Products Choose Product Categories Previous status: products were displayed randomly What are the benefits? As an organiser, I can choose products based - [Custom fields for badges (print and digital)](https://expoplatform.com/releases/custom-fields-for-badges-print-and-digital/) - Ability for the organiser to add their own custom fields for badges, arrange their display and tick/untick them to make them appear on specific badges. Available in: Admin Panel>Registration Settings>Badges both for Regular and Digital badges What are the benefits? Providing more key information on badges Better visual differentiation of attendees by displaying their specialities - [Community Groups v2.0 with News, Sessions, On-Demand Sessions + Community Feed](https://expoplatform.com/releases/community-groups-v2-0-with-news-sessions-on-demand-sessions-community-feed/) - “Community groups” allow organisers to create different groups to bring together users with similar interests, like Li or FB groups, to drive communication and engagement into next level. As part of the second release, it is now possible for the Group Admin and Moderator to attach News, Sessions and On Demand Sessions to each group. - [Profile completion date in Exports](https://expoplatform.com/releases/profile-completion-date-in-exports/) - As an organiser, you can see the date when users have completed their profile within the Export files “Profile completion date” is visible in each of these files: Visitors Exhibitors Team members Speakers The date is visible once the user’s completion level has reached 100% What are the benefits? Keep track of the completion - [Organiser notes for Visitor and Exhibitor profiles](https://expoplatform.com/releases/organiser-notes-for-visitor-and-exhibitor-profiles/) - As an organiser, you can add notes to the Visitor and Exhibitor profiles from the Admin panel. These notes remain private to the Organiser Previously, it was only available on Buyer profiles The date is visible once the user’s completion level has reached 100% What are the benefits? Keep track of your clients specificities Have - [Filters Management](https://expoplatform.com/releases/filters-management/) - As an organiser, you can fully personalise the way filters appear in my directories (on the web app). Via the “Filter Display” menu, you can: 1. Reorder the filters by dragging 2. Turn their visibility off 3. Display them to only specific participant categories 4. Rename their title* Works for each directory tab: Delegates, Speakers, - [Community Feeds & Interactions](https://expoplatform.com/releases/community-feeds-interactions/) - “Community groups” allow organisers to bring together users with similar interests, like Li or FB groups, to take communication and engagement to the next level. As part of v1.1 release, it is now possible for Group users to Comment and Like the posts. What are the benefits? Providing a micro-community where users can interact with - [Google and Outlook Calendars sync](https://expoplatform.com/releases/calendar-sync-web/) - Users can sync their meetings and sessions with their external calendars: Outlook and Google. On the website and the mobile app in “My Schedule” users can click on “Sync to Calendar”> Enter their credentials > Sync As a result, their confirmed meetings and favourited sessions will be synced to their calendar. Newly added meetings and - [“Who scanned me?”](https://expoplatform.com/releases/who-scanned-me-in-mobile-app/) - In the Mobile app>Scanned badges section, a new tab “Scanned me” is accessible. It contains the records of all users who have scanned your badge via the mobile app. This list is exportable to your email via export button. What are the benefits? Get both types of leads: the ones you scanned and the ones - [Exhibitor Category Default Limit Presets](https://expoplatform.com/releases/exhibitor-category-default-limit-presets/) - For each exhibitor category, where any of the following are being limited, when the limit toggle is enabled each item will have a default preset of 5 Number of active products Number of team members Maximum number of active product categories Maximum number of product categories What are the benefits? Avoids confusion from having the - [Meeting Complete](https://expoplatform.com/releases/meeting-complete-triggers/) - For table meetings, during event days when table meetings are scheduled, any of these actions would change the status of that meeting to Completed on the meeting tracking screen When one of the parties scans the other’s badge during the time a meeting between them is scheduled Concierge (or someone else) scans the unique QR - [30 Minute Meeting Time Step Display Option](https://expoplatform.com/releases/30-minute-meeting-time-step-display-option/) - New option to display 30-minute intervals for meeting on meeting time selection screen For both mobile and web For both regular meetings and table meetings What are the benefits? Increased flexibility for the organiser Improved usability for users who want to select a 30-minute time block Summary of features New display option for meeting time - [Wayfinding](https://expoplatform.com/releases/wayfinding/) - Ability to get directions from your location in the hall to another booth Admin panel setting to turn wayfinding on or off (under Event setup > New UI settings > Settings) What are the benefits? Added value and a better experience for mobile app users Mobile app users will save time by easily seeing the - [Session Sorting & Reporting Enhancements](https://expoplatform.com/releases/session-sorting-reporting-enhancements/) - A set of enhancements that give the organiser additional insight into session engagement: See how many people booked a session and how many actually attended right on the sessions management page Sort on the session management page by: Session Name Number of People Booked Number of People Attended Session Date Export now has new All - [Filters management - front end display](https://expoplatform.com/releases/filters-management-new-display-settings/) - Ability to manage the front-end display of filters From this new settings page, the organiser can control: Name of each filter Order of filters displayed on the front-end Who should/should not see each filter These settings can be applied to the filters on each of these pages: Brands Buyers Delegates Exhibitors Groups News Pavilions - [Messaging Button Updates](https://expoplatform.com/releases/messaging-button-updates/) - Within messaging, in a group chat, there are a number of different options available to the group chat admin for each chat participant. With this update the group admin can now: Send a private message to a group chat participant Add a group chat participant to their connections What are the benefits? Additional options for - [Mobile Feed](https://expoplatform.com/releases/mobile-feed-page-design-changes/) - Changes to the design of the Feed page, where you see your posts and posts of people you’ve favourited, to improve usability Removal of profile preview card Removal of recommended people Removal of recommended exhibitors Improved alignment of statistics box Removal of add photo and add video buttons Clickable comments button (also updated on web) - [Exhibitor Category Management](https://expoplatform.com/releases/exhibitor-category-management/) - Manage all the exhibitors entitlements and permissions from one single place: the category settings Part 1 of this release includes the following settings: Company description limit Additional video Header image & Background image Part 2 of this release includes the following settings: Team Members (1-unlimited) Active Products (0-unlimited) Categories limits for exhibitors and products (1-unlimited) - [Ability for User to Turn On/Off Meeting/Messages](https://expoplatform.com/releases/ability-for-user-to-turn-on-off-meeting-messages/) - New Connections Settings tab will offer users the ability to choose whether or not they want to receive meeting requests and whether or not they want to receive messages If they choose not to receive meetings, the meeting button will not appear on their profile card If they choose not to receive messages, the message - [Additional Meeting Settings](https://expoplatform.com/releases/additional-meeting-settings/) - New settings: Auto confirm requested meetings Block slots for meetings requested in pending status By default: will be set to OFF What are the benefits? More control over what should happen when a user requests meetings Higher meeting conversion rates Summary of features In Event Setup > N&M > Meetings > additional toggles - [Ability to Export Supplier Overview Data](https://expoplatform.com/releases/export-supplier-overview-data/) - Under Analytics > General > Supplier Overview organizers can now export all of the data shown there, choosing which event they want to export and what date range. What are the benefits? Organisers can now export data and compare across different events and date ranges Organisers can share the export with their Sales team so - [Interactions API Pagination](https://expoplatform.com/releases/interactions-api-pagination/) - When someone uses our API to pull interactions data, the results they receive will now be paginated. What are the benefits? Results are now paginated, making it easier to work with the results Results should also load faster since there is now pagination Summary of features An update to our API provides organisers - [Download Who Scanned Me From Web](https://expoplatform.com/releases/download-who-scanned-me-from-web/) - Earlier we released Who Scanned Me with the ability to export that list from your mobile app. Now that list can also be downloaded from the web. Similar to Download Leads for exhibitors, the organiser will have a toggle to turn on/off that will control whether the Download option appears on the front-end under as - [Lead Scanning Improvements](https://expoplatform.com/releases/lead-scanning-improvements/) - Two improvements to the lead scanning experience: As soon as a lead has been scanned, their name and contact info (if allowed) are automatically saved to the exhibitor’s scanned badges list and the timestamp of that scan is saved in our database The save button below the notes and rating section has been made bigger - [Deep Links for Badge Scan (scan badges with phone camera)](https://expoplatform.com/releases/badge-scan-with-phone-camera/) - Ability to scan a badge outside of the event mobile app (e.g. with phone camera or QR code scanning app). If: Badge is scanned and user has our app installed, the app is opened, user is asked to login (if unlogged), app opens Scan Badges page and regular flow of badge scanning proceeds Badge is - [Progressive Profiling](https://expoplatform.com/releases/progressive-profiling/) - Within the registration pipeline, each custom tab now offers 2 new choices: Hide on Registration Hide on Edit Profile This allows the organiser to slowly collect additional information about the user over time by starting with a simple registration form and then enabling additional custom tabs with more detailed questions later on and asking users - [QR Scans Report](https://expoplatform.com/releases/qr-scans-report/) - Detailed report of QR codes scanned for a specific event: Exhibitors Products Content VisitorsAll four tabs will consist of the basic system fields: scanee & the person (object) getting scanned What are the benefits? Measure which QR code was scanned onsite Distinguish the lead retrieval route Summary of features In Data > Import/Export > QR - [New Floorplan](https://expoplatform.com/releases/new-floorplan/) - ExpoPlatform’s new Interactive Floorplan empowers visitors to discover and navigate your events with ease. The all-in-one editor and visualizer highlight the exhibitors, content and products they need as part of an integrated Smart Event experience. Here are the new features: 1. Search and filter Easy to search and filter for exhibitors, using a range of - [New 365 Marketplace Updates](https://expoplatform.com/releases/new-and-improved-365-marketplace/) - We have made a series of improvements in our Marketplace, all designed to help you to better connect buyers and suppliers year-round. This month's product release includes: Improved lead generation and notifications for supplier content Webinars included in company profiles and Lead Intelligence dashboard Take more control of sponsorship, product limits and search results Here's an - [February product updates](https://expoplatform.com/releases/february-product-updates/) - An overview of the key product releases this month: 1. Ability to set marketing content description limits As an organizer, now you can configure the number of characters for marketing content at the category level This setting is an input field with name “File description characters limit“ and hint “Leave “0” for unlimited“ Default value - [Introducing Exhibitor Events](https://expoplatform.com/releases/introducing-exhibitor-events/) - We are pleased to bring you our latest product release - Exhibitor Events. You can now give your exhibitors the flexibility to create onsite, virtual and hybrid events at the front end - whether they are product demos, talks or networking sessions. This provides exhibitors a unique way to make their offerings more appealing - [Universal Badge Scanning](https://expoplatform.com/releases/universal-badge-scanning/) - We are excited to introduce our latest product update that will be a gamechanger for lead retrieval at your events. With Universal Badge Scanning, you can capture the contact details of attendees at different colocated events. This means if you don't have the same registration providers for your events, say Show A and Show - [Improved user experience: What's NEW?](https://expoplatform.com/releases/may-product-updates/) - A little goes a long way - especially when it comes to the adjustments in our latest product updates. This new series of changes will significantly enhance the way you navigate and use our tools. Information is now shown more clearly to better understand features, while visibility improvements of key sections make the user experience - [June product upgrades - new kiosk features and more!](https://expoplatform.com/releases/june2023-product-updates/) - A kiosk that's easy to operate and retrieves information without hassle is a great value-add to tradeshows. That's why we have implemented several improvements to make scan, search and registration at kiosks better than ever. Here’s an overview of the new kiosk upgrades: Display more search results: The kiosk now shows more relevant results - [July product updates - enable your exhibitors to define team member interactions](https://expoplatform.com/releases/july2023-product-updates/) - Exhibitor confidence is tied to show value. This often means providing them with the flexibility and control for a superior and satisfying event experience. That’s why we have released another feature to empower your exhibitors - the ability to define team member interactions. With this update, exhibitors can decide which team members can receive meetings - [August product updates - Your new intuitive Event Website Builder](https://expoplatform.com/releases/august-product-updates/) - The success of an event starts long before the doors open. You need to create a buzz, engage your audience and drive more signups to your show. Our all-new Event Website Builder helps you do this - and a lot more. No coding, no complications. Just a lot of power-packed features to help you create customised ## Popups - [february Offer Popup 7](https://expoplatform.com/popups/february-offer-popup-7/) - Smart Event Clinic Book an appointment to discuss how Smart Events can help you make better, more profitable events in 2022. 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