What You Won’t Want to Miss at IAEE Expo! Expo! 2016

December 5, 2016 Meredith Wilson

What You Won’t Want to Miss at IAEE Expo! Expo! 2016

IAEE Expo! Expo! is here! This year’s event is all about action, and it takes place in sunny Anaheim, CA. Being a newcomer to the “show for shows” and not wanting to miss out on any opportunities, I put together an Expo! Expo! must-see list.

Here’s a peek at some the educational opportunities, exhibit booths and networking events that I’m really excited to see!

Educational Opportunities

We’re in an ever-changing industry, which is why learning what others are doing and new trends they’re seeing is so important. With 70+ learning opportunities, attendees will have their fill of knowledge by the end of the week! Here are a few of the learning sessions I’m excited to see:

Guru Gathering: Event Intelligence on the Show Floor: Using Data to Improve Exhibitor Performance
Tuesday, December 6, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: Level 2 Concourse (Outside of 205)

Sponsorships that Succeed 3.0
Thursday, December 8, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Room: Level 2 - 207

From Cleaning Contractor to Venue Selection, Everything You Need to Know About Implementing Sustainable Practices at Your Show!
Thursday, December 8, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Room: Level 2 - 204

How Is Your Attendee Show Floor Engagement Strategies Working for Your Event?
Thursday, December 8, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Room: Level 2 – 207

Exhibit Hall and Booth Stops

The exhibit hall is only open from 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM on Tuesday and 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Wednesday, which means you need to make the most of it! Check out IAEE’s interactive floor plan to map your path out in advance. And be sure to stop by the GES booths to say “Hi”: GES and ON Services will be in booth #1349 and onPeak is in booth #1449. Find out more about our booth experience and giveaways here.

Networking Events

Networking and connecting face-to-face is one of the main reasons the events and exhibitions industry is so great! I’m very excited about the slew of networking opportunities this year at Expo! Expo!. Be sure add these events to your agenda, and get your tickets here.

Young Professional Party

Monday, December 5, 2016
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tortilla Jo’s at Downtown Disney

Gift of Service

Tuesday, December 6, 2016
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Benefiting the Orange County Family Justice Center

Humanity Rocks: A Celebration with a Cause
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
The Grove (By Angels Stadium)
Benefiting the Orange County Family Justice Center

I’m thrilled to be attending Expo! Expo! this year and cannot wait to see you there! Learn more about what GES is up to next week here.

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Meredith Wilson is a former Marketing Manager at GES.
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