Trade Shows

More than 15,000 event professionals gathered at IMEX 2023, Oct. 17-19, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, breaking attendance records and signaling that the business of events is in full-on growth mode. But how do you impress pros who do events for a living? EM was on-site to report on the exhibits […]

Fusing fashion and tech, Vision Expo West 2023 welcomed eyecare professionals from all facets of the optical and vision industry at The Venetian Convention Center & Expo in Las Vegas Sept. 27-30.  Top eyewear brands from around the world consistently level up activations at VEW, adding a touch of celebration and play to a b-to-b […]

“There were no velvet ropes or ‘do you have an appointment?’… It stood out because it intentionally didn’t look like a b-to-b experience. It was a clear delineation from what a lot of our competitors were doing.” -Timo Pelz, VP-Business Marketing, Reddit Reddit’s experiential strategy includes bringing b-to-c vibes to some of the world’s biggest […]

“Are you bringing your dog?” was one of the questions asked during registration for Outdoor Retailer Summer (OR), which brought together outdoor brands, retailers and designers to the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, June 19-21. In addition to encouraging furry friends to attend (there’s even a #dogsofOR recap on Instagram), the show […]

Exploring the exhibit halls at CES 2023, held Jan. 5-8 in Las Vegas, greenery was a notable design element. From raised garden beds and potted plants to grass carpeting and elaborate floor-to-ceiling greenery walls, exhibitors enhanced their booths with organic textures, colors and lighting.