Source: TSNN
A lot of unknowns face the exhibitions and events industry in 2017. Recently, the industry’s leading marketing experts weighed in on how trends and current events will impact the event industry in the coming year.

Source: Forbes
I recently gave a talk on board diversity, making the case for more women and young people on corporate boards. While there was general agreement amongst the four of us about the need to have more women on boards, I found myself alone when it came to having more young people on boards.

Source: BizBash
A seamless Wi-Fi connection at an event isn’t just a luxury for attendees: it may mean the difference between whether they can feasibly get away from their desks to attend at all.

Source: Exhibitor Online
Just as people in love are more willing to open their pocketbooks, the same can be said about visitors in cities that capture their hearts. When visitors are delighted with their travel experience in a particular city, they spend considerably more during their stay than the average traveler, according to the J.D. Power 2016 Destination Experience Satisfaction Study.

Source: IAEE
It’s highly strategic to own your successes and to convey your value confidently — whether it’s in an email introduction, interview, keynote speech, cover letter, client pitch or performance review.

Source: Veloxity
Trade shows and conferences can be the cornerstone of any month, quarter, or year. Whether you are attending or hosting, theses circled dates on calendars hold a world of potential in terms of education, relationships and opportunities.

Source: Meetings & Conventions
A brand-new theater at the ICC Sydney, the Australian city's new convention center in the Darling Harbour district, hosted 8,000 fans for a concert by Keith Urban this week to initiate the exhibition complex, which officially opens on Dec. 20.

Source: Inc.
As many of us head home for the holidays, we'll gather together around kitchen tables, dinner tables, and, of course, the TV. This year, in addition to rejoicing in classics like A Christmas Story or Love Actually, consider making room for a TED talk or two.

Source: CEIR Event
What’s your favorite industry event? It’s a simple question, but it’s a game changer for event marketers. If your attendees aren’t telling their friends and colleagues about your event, you won’t see the new, qualified attendees who are the lifeblood of your event.