Exhibition businesses appear to be navigating a “notable” disconnect between public innovation claims and actual digital adoption, according to Event Tech Forecast findings. New global survey data in the report by ExpoPlatform reveals 74% of firms position themselves as leading innovators, while 45% admit artificial intelligence has yet to meaningfully impact their business models. Kai …

Welcome to the Week in Events. Media 10 has acquired the built environment exhibition Futurebuild from Easyfairs. The show will co-locate with UK Construction Week London at Excel. This will create a powerhouse event for the industry that will bring together over 25,000 visitors. Your other top stories include: Event Tech Forecast reveals a shift …

ExpoPlatform will bring its intelligent speed networking to boe international to supercharge connections at this major industry event. The Messe Dortmund show will see the implementation of NetWorks for the first time during this week’s edition. Organizers will utilize the speed networking platform to enable high-value connections quickly. Here are your other top headlines from …

The foundation of your live event starts with building a premier expo floor plan. Having the right tools at your disposal to create this is key to setting your show up for success. It makes it easy for attendees to navigate your event and gives exhibitors an opportunity to highlight their key messaging at the …

ExpoPlatform has appointed Chris Haddow as its new Chief Growth Officer to build upon its global partnerships and drive long-term expansion.  Chris will lead the event technology provider’s expansion through innovative product development, marketing and sales. He brings more than a decade of experience in associated sectors, having held senior revenue and global sales roles …

ExpoPlatform has appointed Céline Laukemann as Head of Partnerships to spearhead growth of its AI-powered speed networking. Céline’s focus will be on scaling NetWorks, a standalone product designed to trigger business opportunities which benefit organizers of small-to-largescale exhibitions and conferences. She has more 20 years of expertise in leading go-to-market strategies, with over a decade …

Welcome to the Week in Events. Your top story is that Hannover Fairs Turkey has created a new company in Dubai as it seeks to strengthen its position in the region. The Deutsche Messe subsidiary has appointed Mehtap Gürsoy as new managing director as part of the move. Other top stories this edition include: IMEX …

Meetings are the beating heart of any event. Formats may differ – from high-speed networking to curated board sessions – but their success depends on one thing. That is meaningful human connection, enhanced by smart technology. Here’s how each meeting format is evolving into a smarter and more rewarding experience for organizers, exhibitors and attendees …

Seamless trade show event management software is key to delivering engaging and value-driven smart events. Organizers must provide a platform that empowers exhibitors and sponsors to prove ROI. The software must also ensure that attendees have a seamless and enhanced experience online and offline. This article will cover the main attributes of event management software: …

Increasing sustainability at events is an important target for event organizers – a trend which is set to continue. But how much of a possibility it really is for the events industry is a topic of debate. There is an expectation for businesses of all kinds to be making some progress in reducing their carbon …