Today, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) announced the 2020 Bob Dallmeyer Education Fund grant recipients. The mission of the Bob Dallmeyer Education Fund is to support exhibition and event industry education and professional development by providing a challenging and engaging educational experience. The fund is designed for young professionals, professionals new to the exhibitions and events industry, those that are intellectually curious about trends and opportunities, and those that are interested in learning about the global marketplace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

eventPower is proud to announce the release of gamification on the Virtual Event Experience platform. This new feature adds a point-scoring competition where contenders are featured on a live leaderboard showcased on the virtual platform. Attendees can earn points, and the chance to win prizes, by completing activities within the platform.

SOURCE: Trade Show News Network
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Thanks to a strict COVID-19 testing protocol and a declining number of cases in China, the Shanghai New International Expo Center has managed to hold trade shows since June, beginning with the microelectronics show SEMICON China.

The U.S. Travel Association released a 32-page report entitled "Back to Business: Navigating the Safe Return of Meetings and Their Role in Economic Recovery" providing an overview of the impact of COVID-19 on the business travel and meetings industries.

In 2020, leaders had to adapt and grow in unexpected ways, and looking back on the struggles of the past year, there are a few key takeaways for anyone looking to further improve their company.

Returning to in-person events will likely look different than it has in the past, but fortunately, YOU have the ability to lead the path and establish what the new normal can look like.