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From the Desk of Jeffrey Hannah??? "Did you know that our industry is at a crossroads? How do we bring-in the next generation of trade show professionals before the "silver resignation"? That’s exactly what I discuss with industry leader Laura Palker in Episode 1 of the my interview with her: "Rebuilding the US Trade Show Workforce with Laura Palker (Part 1)" on the Global Exhibitor Podcast. As President of the Exhibitions and Events Workforce Development Federation, Laura draws from her decades of experience in championing causes to share her take on the skills gap, workforce challenges, and how we can attract fresh talent to the industry. "Each step of the way, we make history and change outcomes for those who will work in our industry. We are changing out our canoe for Noah's Arc and working to collaborate with our Industry's Workforce and Leaders to build a strong foundation for growth." Laura Palker ?? If you’re in trade shows, this episode is a must-listen! ?? Listen here: https://buff.ly/jI6XZhh (also available on all podcasting platforms - Season 5 / Episode 8) **What are your thoughts on bridging the talent gap? Drop them below! ??** TSNN - Trade Show News Network Exhibitor Group Exhibit City News BizBash Trade Show Executive magazine Skift Meetings Eventex Live Events Coalition Events Industry Council #TradeShows #EventProfs #Podcast #TradeShowIndustry #CareerGrowth #TradeShowBasics #JeffHannah #GlobalExhibitor

My reflections of the Lost Years on the 5th Anniversary of Covid Pandemic This event had a profound impact on individuals and industries, leading to significant changes in the way we conduct business and navigate our lives. For many, the effects were predominantly negative, yet some found opportunities for positive transformations amidst the challenges. https://lnkd.in/eHagXk_9 Exhibitions and Events Workforce Development Federation Genesis Exhibits EDPA - Experiential Designers & Producers Association Laura Palker Nancy Shaffer MUSE (Members United for Sustainable Events) Michele Fox Eventex Sandie McCoubrey ?? Meetings & Events Support Association (MESA) Martha (Scheidegger) Donato Chris Griffin

Economic Outlook! 92%? More than 90 percent of respondents said that they feel either confident or extremely confident that the success of their 2025 trade show program will exceed that of 2024. "According to the results of Exhibitor Group magazine's 2025 Economic Outlook Survey, industry professionals are concerned about the U.S. economy overall, but feel confident about the state of the trade show and events industry."?Emily Olson Thank you to Emily for this great insight! 57%? Decisions made in Washington directly and indirectly impact the U.S. economy, and 57 percent of survey respondents said they feel cautious or pessimistic about the political climate in the United States. https://lnkd.in/exHxDRjX Do we feel the current political landscape will impact these stats? Exhibitions and Events Workforce Development Federation Genesis Exhibits EDPA - Experiential Designers & Producers Association Live Events Coalition Events Industry Council Exhibition Services & Contractors Association

Another year and going strong. Expanding our partnerships, building strong relationships and making a historic difference for the Events Industry Workforce Development Initiatives! 1. Modernized the National Career Cluster Framework 2. Submitted the proposal to modernize the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 3. First DOL Registered Apprenticeship Program Group Sponsor 4. New Trade Added - Coordinator (Conferences, Exhibitions, Meetings, Trade Shows and Events) 5. Established relationships with Leadership in Performances, Personal Events, B2B, Fairs and Festivals, Sports Verticals. 6. Advocating for the strength of the Unions in our industry. 7. Building Entry Level Pre-Apprenticeship Programs for New Employees. 8. Building for today's needs through Career and Technical Education (CTE). Visit us at #ExhibitorLIVE for more information. Learn how you can be a part of our growth plan. #TogetherLetsBeTheVoice

Tariffs and Tradeshows: The Industry’s Uncertain Road Ahead Hot topic and learn more on this insightful this recent article in Exhibit City News by Mark Hebert "With rising costs and new trade policies looming, businesses in the tradeshow industry are bracing for potential financial impacts. On Tuesday, February 18, the?EDPA Las Vegas Chapter?hosted?Tariff Talk, a virtual discussion examining how tariffs affect exhibits and live events. The conversation featured Kevin Carty, EVP at?Classic Exhibits, and Rob Cohen??Display Supply & Lighting, Inc. & Lighting, who provided insights into past, present, and future trade policies—and what businesses can do to prepare." ?“You need to protect yourself against potential increases that could arise after the date of quotation to the date of delivery,” Rob Cohen Kevin Carty, EVP at Classic Exhibits Inc. | Exhibits ~ Rentals ~ Environments, added: “We can call tariffs whatever we want, but at the end of the day, they are a tax—and that tax falls on us.” At Genesis Exhibits, our team remains vigilant in monitoring this issue to proactively address any potential impact on our business and clients. https://lnkd.in/eUwFr2g2 Exhibitions and Events Workforce Development Federation BizBash Marlys Arnold Live Events Coalition Events Industry Council Eventex Event Marketer

Explore how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) continues to reshape #tradeshows and #events around the globe. From inclusive #exhibitdesign and diverse speaker lineups to equitable hiring and supplier partnerships, #DEI drives innovation and audience engagement. Discover its challenges, benefits, and why inclusive events lead to stronger brands and broader market reach. #eventprofs #marketing https://lnkd.in/gVJJVqjp

Creative, engaging, event content made easy! Meaningful interactions – connecting people and sharing ideas! I had the pleasure to meet Tamsin Treasure-Jones of Kubify the other day and learn more about her wonderful platform that can be helpful to event and conference management to connect content, conversation and community. She helped me set up my own "stack" page as a member of ?? Meetings & Events Support Association (MESA) and I need to thank Sandie McCoubrey for the introduction. https://ltb.io/eposters/ Kubify serves as a versatile platform, primarily catering to ePosters at conferences, engaging customers such as conference organizing companies and scientific associations. Interestingly, educational institutions are increasingly adopting Kubify to enhance student learning. In the upcoming months, individuals will have the option to acquire personal licenses, expanding the platform's reach. Furthermore, Kubify holds the potential to assist trade shows and exhibitors in presenting and sharing exhibitor information with visitors. Beyond its primary functions, Kubify excels as a tool for events, conferences, education, and training. It not only facilitates learning but also provides a networking opportunity for attendees to showcase their offerings at these gatherings. Here is a quick 2 minute video to learn more or feel free to reach out to Tamsin: https://lnkd.in/eGEaA3Mg Exhibitions and Events Workforce Development Federation Live Events Coalition Events Industry Council Skift Meetings National Association of Broadcasters American Arbitration Association Exhibitor Group Exhibit City News TSNN - Trade Show News Network RX Global IMEX Specialty Food Association International CES - Consumer Electronics Show National Restaurant Association National Association of Music Merchants - NAMM Event Safety Alliance NIVA - National Independent Venue Association Apprupo Genesis Exhibits American Medical Association Foundation National Restaurant Association Show The Food and Beverage Association of America Produce Marketing Association National Retail Federation Solar Energy Industries Association EDPA - Experiential Designers & Producers Association American Dental Association

CES 2025: Tech Trade Show Expands Into New Sectors,?Increases Attendance "With the help of 4,500 exhibitors—1,400 of which were startups—in front of 141,000 attendees, the 2025?Consumer Electronics Show lived up to its reputation as one of the world’s leading tech events by underscoring AI's intersection with humanity, highlighting accessibility-focused tech, and debuting energy transition and quantum computing conference tracks. Attendance figures at CES 2025 marked a roughly 2% yearly increase compared to the previous year, when CES 2024 drew 138,000 participants."? Thank you to Shannon Thaler for your review on CES in your article in TSNN - Trade Show News Network! Highlights: Delta keynote at The Sphere? Mobility Accessibility goes mainstream- this one is important news! "Despite the complex nature of these new technologies, much of CES’s programming sought to showcase their practical applications. This rang especially true throughout its accessibility track which, as?Forbes?put it, took accessibility “mainstream,” citing 2023 data from DisabilityTech that valued the market at a whopping $25 billion."? "On the show floor, accessible tech included an array of smart glasses, such as ones from Nuance Audio with built-in hearing aids, plus a line of high-tech glasses—and sunglasses—from Meta’s partnership with Ray-Ban, allowing vision-impaired users to receive real-time visual aids." https://lnkd.in/eQtjj9HC Meg Strahle Exhibitions and Events Workforce Development Federation Genesis Exhibits Disability:IN Rosemarie Rossetti, PhD Apprupo Events Industry Council Live Events Coalition Julie Kagy, CEM Chris Griffin