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2020 CEIR Chairperson, Carrie Ferenac shares her thoughts on the state of the exhibitions industry in her quarterly letter to the CEIR community.
CEIR CEO Cathy Breden provides a summer update to the state of the B2B exhibitions industry and remains optimistic that the industry will recover.

By: Nicole Bowman, MBA, VP of Marketing & Communications, IAEE and CEIR 2020 has been a real train wreck. Let’s just get that out there and deal with it. I often think about what I will reminisce about with my daughter 10 years from now when she’s off to college (hopefully) about this current situation. […]

By: Betsy Jacoby-Greenleaf, CEM of Jacoby Expo & Events A recent CEIR survey showed that 69% of show organizer executives who have cancelled their event are considering one or more virtual offerings in delivering content.  Numerous webinars, articles and discussions have shared platforms, revenue-generating ideas and tips and tricks to make the switch successful. But […]

By Gary Shapiro The coronavirus outbreak created – and continues to cause – economic disruption and cancellation of many events. As events slowly return, they will be different. Organizers and participants willing to innovate can emerge from this downturn stronger than before.  “Innovate or die!” That’s the simple but powerful mantra I use to present […]

CEIR CEO, Cathy Breden, CMP, CAE, CEM shares insights on the future of the exhibitions industry in Boston amidst COVID-19.
Industry veteran, Doug Ducate, CEM, CMP shares what the new normal for the exhibitions industry will hold post COVID-19.
CEIR CEO Cathy Breden, CMP, CAE, CEM shares her insights on what opportunities may arise once the B2B exhibitions industry recovers from COVID-19

By Nancy Drapeau, PRC, VP of Research, CEIR While the global pandemic persists, many in the industry wonder what to do to assure B2B exhibitions will resurge once the crisis is over. Last week’s blog discussed historical CEIR Index data which suggests that the industry will recover. Its resilience is explained by the value these […]

By Nancy Drapeau, PRC, VP of Research, CEIR First of all, my heart goes out to our global community, stay safe. Thanks are in order for the bravery of all healthcare staff, doctors, nurses, including my own two sisters and other staff on the frontlines caring for the sick. As well thanks are in order […]