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Field Report: Six Exhibit Trends from SuperZoo 2025

Doggy stroller parking? VIP receptions for influencer pooches? You’re at SuperZoo 2025, which brought about 18,000 pet industry professionals to the Mandalay Bay Convention Centers in Las Vegas, Aug. 13-15. The 75th anniversary show featured the largest participation in the event’s history as pet retailers navigate market pressures and seek new product solutions. The show […]

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10 Minutes With… Debra E. Smith, Conferences and Events Manager at Elanco Animal Health

For VMX 2025, the premier veterinary conference, Elanco wanted to reinforce its position as a global innovator in animal health with a multi-exhibit experience that showcased new products and connected with veterinary professionals in personalized, memorable ways. Designed for education and engagement, the 50×60-foot corporate exhibit featured product-focused zones with hands-on engagements and custom workstations, […]

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From Chatbots to Agents and Beyond: How AI is Transforming Trade Shows in 2025

The use of AI is evolving at neck-breaking speed across every aspect of our lives, rapidly changing how we plan, work and even think. In trade shows, this evolution is also happening fast, with AI powering everything, from access to knowledge to agents that can be built with no coding skills. Here’s what we’re seeing […]

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10 Minutes With… Jon Wolff, Senior Global Events Manager at Lenovo

On the agenda: trade show strategy for 2025, engagement tactics, budget (and tariffs impacts) and “intentional design.”

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Three Ways MegaFood’s Booth at Expo West 2025 Solved for Sustainability on a Budget

As brands navigate the challenges of sustainable exhibiting, plant-based vitamins and supplements company MegaFood showed off its commitment to the environment at Expo West 2025 without breaking the bank or sacrificing storytelling or sensory appeal. The brand’s new 20×30 booth was tailored to highlight innovation and community values while making sustainability a key part of […]

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Six Travel Hacks from Trade Show and Event Pros

When Visit Indy wanted to make a lasting impression on event planners attending industry gatherings, the organization came up with a Comfort Kit, a branded envelope containing thoughtful items that can significantly improve travel and on-site experience. From Tylenol to hair ties and rehydration powder, it was all the small things that make a big […]

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Q&A: Inside Singapore’s Big, Impactful ‘Little Red Dot’ at Expo 2025 Osaka

Clad in thousands of recycled red disks, Singapore’s Dream Sphere, dubbed the “Little Red Dot,” makes a powerful visual statement at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, and invites attendees on a multi-sensory journey to enjoy the power of their dreams. Visitors step into a gallery filled with paper cutouts depicting the country’s ever-changing landscape before […]

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Watch: The Brief, Live! June 2025 News and Trends Commentary

Event Marketer’s Rachel Boucher, head of content; Kait Shea, senior editor and manager-digital, and Juanita Chavarro Arias, managing editor, recap and provide commentary on some of the top experiential stories, ideas, and trends of the month. Think: Summer vibes, sponsorship irony, ballroom inspiration, global exhibitions, and more. New episodes drop monthly. Subscribe to The […]

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Expo 2025 Osaka, Part Three: More Experience Design Ideas from the Pavilions

Just as it’s impossible to see everything at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan in one day, it’s hard to highlight outstanding experiential and engagement design in one story (see our Part One report on the pavilions). The World Expo runs through October, if you decide to hop on a flight, but in the meantime, here’s […]

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Trade Show Industry Updates: News, Data, Trends

Exhibit industry news for corporate trade show marketers, featuring intel on research, trends, and company updates. Celebrate Global Exhibitions Day The world’s top exhibition organizers, Clarion Events, Comexposium, Emerald, Informa, and RX, joined forces on June 4 to celebrate the 10th edition of Global Exhibitions Day (GED). Under the theme “Exhibitions Unleash Potential,” the milestone […]

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