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Navigating the Evolving B2B Exhibitions Industry: Where We Are Today, Considerations for 2021 and What’s Next for 2022

April 4, 2021

There is hope in today’s event marketplace, but how close is the return face-to-face events? CEIR VP of Research, Nancy Drapeau, PRC highlights trends from the latest CEIR research to the IAEE DC Chapter.

Podcast Episode: Are You Leaving Money on the Virtual Event Table?

March 28, 2021

CEIR's VP of Research Nancy Drapeau, PRC was featured on the In Case Of An Event podcast, where she discusses trends from the Global Virtual Event Trends research series.

CEIR’s Most Likely Scenario for the B2B Exhibitions Industry from 2021 to 2022

February 14, 2021

It's safe to say that the industry wants to return to face-to-face exhibitions. Read CEIR's analysis on the most likely scenario for the exhibitions industry for 2021-2022.

CEIR Research Predicts Recovery in Second Half of 2021

February 7, 2021

CEIR releases insights into the recovery of the U.S. B2B exhibitions industry for 2021.

Virtual Events – an Essential Trade Show Organizer Tactic in a COVID-19 World

January 31, 2021

In the latest CEIR blog, CEIR VP of Research, Nancy Drapeau, PRC shares why virtual events are an essential trade show tactic in today’s world. Stay tuned for an important CEIR webinar discussing key findings from the latest research study!

Using Technology to Create Connections

December 27, 2020

CEIR VP of Research, Nancy Drapeau, PRC sat down with Marlys Arnold of Exhibit Marketers Cafe where she shared matchmaking and networking trends.

The Evolution of Event Attendees

December 13, 2020

Attendees are, arguably, the most important part of the event ecosystem. Without attendees, we wouldn’t have exhibitors. Or revenue. Or jobs. Therefore, it’s imperative that we keep our fingers on the pulse of changing attendee sentiment so we know how to re-attract them to our events (and keep them coming back) as soon as it’s deemed safe to do so.

The Value of Matchmaking Activities at B2B Exhibitions

December 6, 2020

With COVID-19 halting face-to-face interaction at B2B exhibitions, matching buyers and sellers is more important than ever.

Plan Now to Be Ready for When the B2B Exhibitions Industry Reopens in Full Force

November 1, 2020

CEIR VP of Research, Nancy Drapeau, PRC and CEIR Economist Dr. Allen Shaw share exciting news that benefit show organizers! The Event Analyzer is getting revamped and will be released soon. Read what you can expect from this tool.

The Importance of Research: Navigating COVID-19

October 11, 2020

It’s a bold new world for exhibitions and events. “We have so many unknowns in our environment right now that we just don’t know when events are going to come back,” says CEIR CEO Cathy Breden, CMP, CAE, CEM. The industry is adapting to the unknowns and doing what is possible to provide events to […]

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