An Amazon Web Services Interview to Help Associations and Nonprofits Maximize the Power of the Cloud

Submitted by lpsavas@tsnn.com on Tue, 08/23/2022 - 13:25

The geek in me absolutely loves cloud services. I find the capabilities offered by cloud providers to almost be one of the wonders of our world today. So, I’m very fortunate that one of the things I get to do is help organizations move infrastructure or compute to the cloud.

ASM Global and CONEXPO Demonstrate Their Care for People and the Planet

While many event-related companies and organizations remain laser-focused on getting back to business as usual, that hasn’t stopped a leading trade show and a venue management company from going the extra mile to make a difference for the environment and those in need. Check out who has been walking the walk when it comes to corporate social responsibility lately! 

Advito Unveils Groundbreaking, ISO-Certified Emissions Calculator for Events

Advito, a leading global travel consultancy, has partnered with BCD Meetings and Events (BCD M&E) to create the industry’s first carbon emissions calculator that is certified by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and designed to help event professionals reduce the overall environmental impact of their programs.  

IMEX Group Taps Industry Visionary Tahira Endean to Supercharge Show Content

The IMEX Group is looking to a renowned, 20-plus-year industry veteran to remodel the professional learning offerings at its two annual shows: IMEX America and IMEX Frankfurt. The group appointed Tahira Endean, author, event instructor and event producer celebrated for her expertise in experience design, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and event tech, as its newly created head of programme.  

New Business Deals: ASM Global, Skyline Exhibits, VISIT Milwaukee and More Announce New Partnerships, Acquisitions

Despite the fact that summer tends to be a slower season for the trade show industry, event-related organizations across the country are sizzling with activity, busily forming new business partnerships and acquisitions as they look toward a robust fall and beyond. Take a look!

The Science of Making F&B Experiences Memorable—Focus on the Five Senses

Submitted by lpsavas@tsnn.com on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 10:09

The meeting and events industry has seen a boom in requests to create memorable moments to celebrate being together again. As in-person events come back in a major way, we’ve found there are groups that have been saving up and now have large budgets to spend on over-the-top celebrations, and there are still many that have conservative budgets. Yet, they all have the same goal: to create something that is unique and feels luxurious. How do you do that? Focus on the power of all five senses.

People News: MAD Event Management, The Toy Association, ConvExx and More Cultivate Growing Teams, Elevate Staff

While the trade show industry tends to slow down during the dog days of summer, that hasn’t stopped event-related organizations from welcoming established industry professionals to their teams while rewarding hard-working staff with elevated titles and responsibilities. Check them out!

A Bustling June Total Home & Gift Market Attracts New Buyers and Exhibitors to Dallas Market Center 

Boasting an influx of new buyers and first-time brands from across the U.S., along with a bevy of strong order-writing, the June edition of the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market at Dallas Market Center set a new record as the B2B trade center’s largest summer show in more than a decade. 

Society of Independent Show Organizers Names Vinnie Polito Its Next CEO

The Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) has named Vinnie (Vincent) Polito as its next CEO, with his firm, VP International, chosen to take over as the management company for the organization.

Polito will be replacing David Audrain, CEO of Exposition Development Company (ExpoDevCo), who has run the association with his team for the past seven years.

Tech News: Launch Shift Go Debut; Rove iQ Rebrand; Ungerboeck and Hawai'i Convention Center Enhancements

Event technology innovations have been transforming the industry for years now, and the plethora of developments is showing no signs of slowing down. Following is a roundup of recent happenings in event tech.

Launch Shift Go

DAHLIA+Agency has developed the first-of-its-kind workshop geared specifically for tech companies and agencies seeking a thorough understanding of the U.S. events and conferences industry and a solid go-to-market strategy.

Partner Voices
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