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The way people visit and experience trade shows today has changed dramatically from just a year ago. It used to be all about giveaways, networking, finding out who's speaking, and what parties are the best to attend. Trade shows have outgrown most of these areas, and event managers have tweaked them in ways that force attendees to pay attention, gain knowledge, and be proactive in participation. So, what are the latest and greatest trends seen at trade shows today?

Frustrated that your CEO doesn’t make more of events? Learn how you can inspire them and other senior leaders to deliver keynote presentations that truly engage; that have the power to change minds and behaviours.

Have you ever wondered what drives our decisions and why customers make the purchasing choices that they do? Here are four ways of understanding the emotions behind our decision making and how you can use this to drive your future event sales.

Want to boost productivity? Train your entire team to think like an #eventprof!

What’s your favorite part about attending trade shows? For many, if they are honest, it is collecting giveaways to take home. Event swag has manifested into a world of awesomeness over the last few years. So what do you need to think about for the winning formula?

Finding a great internship can open many doors and lead to an exciting career. This rings especially true in the event planning industry, as more and more planners are coming into the workforce with years of experience and impressive skills. In order to stand out and get the job, you need to set yourself apart and find ways to shine above the rest. Following these 10 tips will put you on the right path towards a future filled with event success.

Catchbox is a throwable microphone. The Catchbox Pro version works with larger group sizes and integrates with your event's sound system for greater quality and control. Here is our review.

In events, we always have to think one step ahead. So what can we expect from the event industry in the next 20 years?

It’s the event manager’s job to ensure every vendor contracted for an event is capable to get the job done - not only complete the job, but most importantly to get it done on time, within budget and have a backup plan in case issues arise. Here’s how to find the best vendors in the events space.

Event organizers have a legal and moral obligation to ensure their experience can be equally enjoyed by all. This includes attendees who have special accessibility requirements. This 20 point guide will help you audit your event to ensure it allows all event attendees to equally participate in a dignified way.

Although there are certainly many venues out there that can provide everything that an eventprof could need to cater for and invigorate guests there are also times when a higher level of flexibility and control is required. For such occasions, event planners can look to ‘dry hire’ a venue, which if planned carefully will offer the freedom they need to create a very special event.