Products & Services News
May 22, 2023
Attendees at IMEX Frankfurt, which takes place May 23-25 at Messe Frankfurt, will have an easier time finding exhibitors on the show floor with enhanced digital navigation, thanks to an innovative combination of indoor positioning technology from Crowd Connected and an interactive floorplan from ExpoFP. The tool will also be available for IMEX America, set for Oct. 17-19 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Crowd Connected, a pioneer in location-based visitor tracking, and ExpoFP, a leading provider of digital floorplans to the exhibitions industry, developed the QR code… more
May 17, 2023
As the trade show industry continues its robust, post-pandemic recovery in 2023, several event organizations and providers across the U.S. are establishing strategic partnerships, renewing business deals and making acquisitions. Check them out!
ESCA
The Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA) has selected leading event management software provider EventMobi as a preferred partner for its event management software solutions to benefit ESCA members.
Known as a trusted event technology provider for member-based organizations and corporations, EventMobi offers an award-… more
Apr 20, 2023
Thrust Carbon, a sustainability intelligence platform for the travel industry, recently unveiled Thrust Events, a SaaS application designed to bring sustainability reporting to large meeting and event programs.
"We are thrilled to launch Thrust Events, a groundbreaking technology platform that empowers event management agencies to reduce the carbon footprint of their events in an affordable and efficient manner," said Kit Aspen, co-founder of Thrust Carbon, which currently represents more than 20,000 meetings per year. "Unlike traditional methods that rely on spreadsheets, Thrust Events sets… more
Apr 10, 2023
Freeman, a global event company, has partnered with Zenus, a provider of behavioral analytics for events and retail, to introduce a service that gives event organizers cutting-edge tools to measure attendee sentiment and engagement.
With Zenus’ artificial intelligence (AI)-based behavior mapping, Freeman will offer aggregated and anonymized data around dwell time, sentiment and attendee activation. This metadata can be translated into actionable insights for exhibitor and sponsor ROI and future event planning.
Freeman chose Zenus as its AI partner because it adheres to ethical AI standards… more
Mar 23, 2023
What’s trending in the consumer space that can be adapted for trade shows and exhibits? Colorful, blacklit fabrics are being used for all kinds of consumer activations — from DJ shows and concerts to festivals and awards galas. These eye-catching backdrops and canopies allow exhibit managers, event marketers and trade show organizers to make an impression with a customizable product that is more sustainable and less expensive than some other graphic options, such as foam core, vinyl and other signage materials.
We talked to Glowtronics, a custom dye sublimation printer that got its start in… more
Mar 01, 2023
Ungerboeck, a global leader in venue and event management software, has become Momentus Technologies, a new identity designed to unify the company’s vertical-specific software under one brand to deliver end-to-end solutions for the changing needs of the industry. “As people return to in-person events, creating positive, impactful experiences both physically and virtually has taken on greater importance,” said Alex Alexandrov, CEO of Momentus. “This new identity is rooted in the company’s heritage, technology and people—three key drivers that have made the company and its solutions what they… more
Mar 01, 2023
The new year is bringing plenty of fresh technology solutions to help event professionals, exhibitors, sponsors and destinations stay on top of the ever-changing events landscape, as well as industry recognitions. Read on for some of the latest event tech developments.
International Market Centers
International Market Centers (IMC) launched a new feature to its RepZio sales app that incorporates market badge scanning, creating a direct connection between market activity and RepZio customer data. The new exhibitor-friendly feature debuted at IMC’s Winter 2023 Las Vegas Market, held Jan. 29-… more
Mar 01, 2023
Leading event tech company Hubilo Technologies has purchased on-site event tech provider fielddrive in an effort to bolster its in-person event solutions. With access to greater resources, data and market insights, the combined company aims to deliver leading products and customer experiences as well as attract more top talent.
“The two companies combined really pools our products, expertise and talent, ensuring that we can deliver digital, hybrid and in-person events anywhere in the world,” said Vaibhav Jain, founder and CEO of Hubilo, adding that fielddrive will run as an independent… more
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