Well, virtual and live broadcast events, you had your chance.
There’s been talk of technology stepping in to fill the shoes of that old and ancient industry we call trade shows.
That was their moment in the light to shine bright and finally bump off that aging and antiquated convention business.
8 Ways Trade Shows Can Re-Open Safer for Everyone
Right now it’s hard to say when trade shows will start to resume again. It will definitely be longer than any of us are hoping. The smaller regional events will most likely get the green light from their state first to be able to proceed. Followed later by larger shows.
Why Trade Shows Will Never Die
I recently had a discussion with someone who was asking about the future of trade shows during this time of Covid-19. You could hear the doubt and frustration about the effects that this pandemic is having on trade shows of all sizes.
The question was: Will Trade Shows Just Disappear Now?
When Will Trade Shows Return? (updated 3/2/21)
2020 is proving to be the most difficult year for Trade Shows probably since WWII or possibly even the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918/ 1919. The impact is wide spread from a health standpoint and economically. Our heart reels for everyone involved. This is most certainly the biggest challenge facing the industry in modern times.
Exhibitor’s Resource Guide to the Coronavirus (Covid-19)
The Exhibition Industry has been hit especially hard by the Coronavirus (Covid-19) and that is an understatement.
First of all from all of us at Production Prints, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to everyone affected by this black swan event. Sure, it’s not the first coronavirus in recent memory to have an economic impact (like SARS or MERS), but this one is different.
Staying Infection-Free at Trade Shows During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Trade shows are important events for business relationships and visibility in almost every industry. We even have a trade show for the trade show industry coming up soon: Exhibitor Live March 30th, 2020!
But how can you take measures to reduce the possibility of infection during these and other events?