Tag: trade show trends

When Robyn Davis “fell into” events, she started taking note of what worked and what didn’t in trade show environments and booth interactions. Her aerospace engineering background and problem-solving mindset helped her develop frameworks for exhibitor success, ultimately leading Davis to become a trade show trainer, consultant and speaker through her company, Exhibitors WINH. Now, […]

Things are moving fast in trade shows and events, and we love being in the middle of it all. Over the past six months, EM’s team has logged in tens of thousands of steps around top shows across the nation. We sampled, shot hoops, and made perfumes, and, of course, mostly scouted the floor for […]

The 24th Experiential Marketing Summit brought more than 1,000 brand marketers and event industry professionals to the MGM Grand Las Vegas, May 18-20, for three days of inspiration, deep dives, and play under the theme “Human Connection in the Digital Age Starts Here.” From fast-paced creative challenges to brain dates with peers—and, of course, candid […]

Have you dug up your 2016 photos yet? Trade shows were booming, the next generation to be catered to was millennials, the Electronic Entertainment Expo was still around, VR headsets were all the rage, and Pokémon Go was expected to take augmented reality mainstream.  Some things, however, were still relatively the same as they are […]

Trade shows and exhibits are heading into 2026 with a new level of ambition—bolder storytelling, smarter tech, and deeper attendee insight. From kinetic LED architecture and themed entrances that double as sponsorship goldmines, to actually personalized experiences, to sustainability strategies with real teeth, the year ahead promises a show floor that’s more immersive, more intentional, […]