Meetings & Trade Shows

Meetings & Trade Shows
How to Choose the Right Dress Code for Your Event
Confused about event dress codes? Learn how to choose the best dress code for your audience, venue, and event type—plus tips for communicating it clearly to guests.
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What's New in Meetings and Trade Shows: New Report on Destination Reputation, VidCon Announces Speakers, Choose Chicago's New Leader, and More
BizBash rounds up the latest news related to meetings, trade shows, and CVBs/DMOs.
VidCon recently unveiled the first round of personalities and experts slated to take the stage this year. Revisit our 2024 coverage, which includes this 'Out of the Box' activation, designed and built by Freeman.
Meetings
Business Trip: How Psychedelic Retreats Became the Hottest Corporate Group Activity
Companies and execs are ditching the yoga classes for trippy, more intense off-sites that inspire a new level of career development and team bonding.
The key to these retreats is what is known as integration. This is when the facilitators offer guidance throughout—so there are no “bad trips”—and help attendees apply what they learned during the experience to their work lives.
Meetings
See How This Production Company Hit Refresh on a Stuffy Sales Meeting
Edgefactory used a combination of avant-garde art, historical references, and tech to honor the past and celebrate the future at Quest Software’s annual sales kickoff meeting, NXT.
The event took over 300 hours of design work from a team of four graphic design artists.
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What's New in Meetings and Trade Shows: EIC's Futures Report, HumanX Heads to San Francisco, Austin Convention Center Renderings, and More
BizBash rounds up the latest news related to meetings, trade shows, and CVBs/DMOs.
Austin's forthcoming convention center will feature outdoor event space in front of the ballroom and lobby.
Trade Shows
15 Attention-Grabbing Booths From Natural Products Expo West 2025
From plenty of product launches to a giant inflatable butt, this year’s trade show featured eye-catching showcases from new and established brands in the consumer packaged goods space.
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Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships
Coachella 2025: The Most Talked-About Brand Moments and VIP Happenings
Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships
See How Brands Engaged Music Fans at the 'Fifth and Final' Dreamville Fest
Event Design & Decor
Coachella 2025: 8 Design Trends You’ll Want to Steal for Your Next Event
Event Design & Decor
Renowned Event Designer David Stark Breaks Down His Creative Process
Experiential Marketing, Activations & Sponsorships
Grocery Shopping Gets a Glam Makeover at This Influencer Pop-Up in LA
Brands & Event Pros
2025 BizBash 40 Under 40: Dallas Duckett
Meetings
Big Business in the Big Apple—See Event Highlights From Connect NYC
Event professionals closed deals and networked above the clouds in New York City.
The cornerstone of any Connect event? One-on-one appointments between planners and supplier partners—where the planners stay put.
Meetings
How Destination Toronto Brought Festival Vibes to a Major Industry Conference
The destination marketing organization designed quick yet impactful activations for a closing night event during PCMA CL.
TO Fest welcomed 100 clients and prospects to Kulture ahead of PCMA CL's closing night event—headlined by Gwen Stefani—at the nearby convention center. Upon entering, guests could pose in front of this VIP backstage-inspired photo op.
Strategy
Q&A: The Business Case for DEI in Event Hiring
We chatted with Chardia Christophe-Garcia, global head of audience strategy for TIME, about the new administration's efforts to roll back DEI programs—and why having a diverse team is simply good business.
TIME recently hosted 'The Closers,' which celebrated 25 Black leaders working to close the racial wealth gap. 'Thoughtful, culturally aware event design leaves a lasting impression, proving that diversity isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a driver of creativity, connection, and unforgettable experiences,' says the magazine's Chardia Christophe-Garcia.
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What's New in Meetings and Trade Shows: Hilton Trends Report, Disney's Creative Studio for Event Profs, Asheville Bounces Back, and More
BizBash rounds up the latest news related to meetings, trade shows, and CVBs/DMOs.
Asheville was hit hard last September by Hurricane Helene, which brought flash floods, landslides, and record rainfall. Since then, the city has been recovering and is now eager to welcome back groups.
Strategy
What Skills Do Event Professionals Need to Succeed in 2025?
For today's new hires, event industry leaders aren't just looking for hard skills and experience—they're emphasizing adaptability, curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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What's New in Meetings and Trade Shows: CES Recap, NAMM Kicks Off in Anaheim, Plus the New Leader at the Helm of Explore St. Louis
BizBash rounds up the latest news related to meetings, trade shows, and CVBs/DMOs.
At CES this year, Freeman’s AV team and its global brand experience agency, Sparks, collaborated to deliver Siemens' CES exhibit, aiming to showcase the technology giant's innovations through immersive storytelling and sustainable design. See more: CES 2025: 50+ Memorable Ways Brands Drove Innovation at the Giant Tech Show
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