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Feb 07, 2013
Even though there is two feet of snow forecasted to hit the Northeast beginning Feb. 8 and thousands of flights already have been canceled, the Toy Industry Association is going full steam ahead, planning to not only hold pre-show events for the American International Toy Fair, but also open the show’s doors as scheduled Feb. 10-13 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York.
Show organizers assured all attendees that “the show will go on,” despite unfavorable weather predictions for the New York City area, with a message on their Web site saying, “There… more
Feb 05, 2013
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ biennial AG Connect Expo & Summit not only nearly doubled its attendance, but it also set records for exhibit space, number of exhibitor and education tickets.
The 2013 show attracted nearly 11,000 registrants, compared with 5,800 registrants in 2011. (The 2011 collocated American Farm Bureau Federation had an additional 5,500 registrants.)
The 2013 event was held Jan. 29-31 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Mo.
AG CONNECT Expo & Summit also had nearly 400 exhibitors and more than 220,000 net square feet of exhibit… more
Feb 04, 2013
The 2013 International Production & Processing Expo attracted more than 25,000 attendees Jan. 29-Jan. 31 to the Georgia World Congress Center, exceeding the goal established by the three associations that run the show, according to show management.
In addition, IPPE had 1,189 exhibitors with more than 430,000 net square feet of exhibit space.
The show was sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, the American Feed Industry Association and the American Meat Institute.
"We are extremely pleased with the number of exhibitors and attendees on the exhibit floor for IPPE,… more
Feb 04, 2013
Even though the launch of the show was announced just seven months ago, PMMI’s debut edition of EXPO PACK Guadalajara already has sold out when it’s set to run Feb. 27-March 1.
“In December, we were happy to see 90 percent of the exhibit space was sold,” said Enrique Guzman, director of PMMI’s Latin America office.
He added, “But now, less than a month later, we are even more pleased to report that 100 percent of available booth space is taken.”
EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2013 will feature more than 300 exhibitors from 18 countries and cover more than 3,… more
Jan 26, 2013
First, they show you where to get ear plugs. Then, Eddie Van Halen walks by. It’s the 2013 NAMM Show, the 109-year-old event for the music industry that brings together instrument and equipment manufacturers and buyers as well as vibrant music community.
Owned and produced by the National Association of Music Merchants, it took place Jan. 24–27 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Music hits you long before you step onto the showfloor.
“How do we control the decibel level of exhibitors? We have sound control guys, all with pro firefighter and paramedic background,” said… more
Jan 21, 2013
With the building and remodeling industry under pressure through the recession, it only makes sense that one way to create a stronger overall event might be to team up with one or more similar ones.
The National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders’ Show and the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, produced by Nielsen Expositions, will team up in February 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
“This new format allows exhibitors to reach a full range of design and construction professionals who buy, specify and… more
Jan 20, 2013
The Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show broke attendance records once again this year at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas.
The SHOT Show, owned and sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, attracted a record overall attendance of 62,371, including a new high for buyers and more than 2,000 media representatives.
There also were 1,600-plus exhibitors who filled booth space that covered 630,000 net square feet. The show, which is a trade-only event, attracted industry professionals from all 50 states and 100 countries.
With the show taking place during a time… more
Jan 17, 2013
“Design, Innovate and Engage” was the theme for the 2013Professional Convention Management Association’s Convening Leaders annual meeting that took place Jan. 13-16 in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center.
But, another word kept coming up in conversation with attendees - Energy. And energy and expectation certainly were high this year.
Deborah Sexton, PCMA’s president and CEO, said at a press conference the PCMA board and education committee is tasked with taking risks.
She added some of the risks they took at this year’s event included registration at… more
Jan 14, 2013
The Professional Convention Management Association didn’t just show up and have their Convening Leaders annual meeting in Orlando this week and leave town. Instead, they gave back generously to the surrounding community.
“Our members and their organizations will benefit from the outstanding facilities and the hard-working people here in Orlando,” said Deborah Sexton, president and CEO, PCMA.
She added, “These programs are one way of expressing our sincere thanks to this tremendous community. After our members leave, we hope these donations will leave a lasting impact… more
Jan 14, 2013
In a continuous effort to stay ahead of the curve, meeting industry leaders collaborated to fund a research project to predict, as well as plan for the future of, convention exhibits and trade shows.
ASAE Foundation, Exhibition Industry Foundation, Freeman, Gaylord Entertainment, and PCMA Education commissioned a project to look at the trends and analyze trade shows from five hypothetical perspectives.
Each provides insight into how to create more impact with exhibit space.
Scenarios of the Future: Convention Exhibits and Trade Show 2016is the result from a year-long research study that… more
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AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
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69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
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42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
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$108 Million in Economic Impact