TechDemo experts will be on hand to give you an online demonstration of event technology innovations. Also, the networking module will be open and ready for appointments.
Sam Lippman, President, Lippman Connects will start the day with a data-driven overview, spotlighting the most recent insights from Freeman's groundbreaking WAVE Research project.
There is a tech-empowered, data-driven path through the pandemic… and beyond. Those that choose this path will be in the best position to grow and thrive. In his virtual keynote, Shelly Palmer will show you how to proactively leverage your data and your existing infrastructure to create value for your business.
Industry luminaries lead breakout sessions on hot topics. Each session convenes up to 20 like-minded executives for an intensive 30 minutes of frank talk and networking.
These are scary times for the events business, but one silver lining is that disruption can actually breed significant innovation. Global branding expert, Julie Cottineau will talk about how to Boost Your Brand Immunity by Twisting Uncertainty into Opportunity. Julie’s TWIST technique looks at branding challenges from new angles and offers actionable tips and tools to create fresh solutions for our industry.
You will learn how to: 1 TWIST your offering. Deliver products/services in line with what your customer’s need right now 2. TWIST your touch points. Create rich brand experiences with a mixture of virtual and tangible touches 3. TWIST for the greater good. Show you care about your clients, while communicating your brand promise
In other parts of the world nations are getting enough control over COVID-19 to allow large scale in-person events to resume. These events offer the hope of a rebound even before a vaccine is available. What conditions must be present and what precautions must be observed to satisfy health officials, exhibitors, and attendees?
Industry luminaries lead breakout sessions on hot topics. Each session convenes up to 20 like-minded executives for an intensive 30 minutes of frank talk and networking.
These are scary times for the events business, but one silver lining is that disruption can actually breed significant innovation. Global branding expert, Julie Cottineau will talk about how to Boost Your Brand Immunity by Twisting Uncertainty into Opportunity. Julie’s TWIST technique looks at branding challenges from new angles and offers actionable tips and tools to create fresh solutions for our industry.
You will learn how to: 1 TWIST your offering. Deliver products/services in line with what your customer’s need right now 2. TWIST your touch points. Create rich brand experiences with a mixture of virtual and tangible touches 3. TWIST for the greater good. Show you care about your clients, while communicating your brand promise
ECEF is one the few opportunities where independent and association show organizers get to mingle and learn from one another.
Karen Chupka
Senior Vice President, Consumer Technology Association
You've got 200 C-level executives here. There's a lot of peer-to-peer learning, which is incredible.
Chris Dolnack
Senior Vice President, National Shooting Sports Foundation
As a newcomer to events, it is so valuable to connect and have interactions that pay off.
Cassandra Farrington
Co-Founder & CEO, Marijuana Business Daily
I've had a bunch of conversations with people we're going to want to do business with.
Chris Bown
Executive Vice President, National Association of Broadcasters
ECEF is a great event! In one day I can hear insights and best practices from the ‘Who’s Who’ in our industry.
Mary Pat Heftman
Executive Vice President Conventions, National Restaurant Association
ECEF is a fixture on my calendar. Don’t delegate this one; as a CEO, you need to be there.
Lori M. Anderson, CAE
President & CEO, International Sign Association
At ECEF I learned the exhibition industry’s key trends and met peers from both associations and business media companies.
Doug Woods
President, The Association for Manufacturing Technology, AMT
The value I’ve gained from ECEF has always exceeded expectations. It’s the only event that brings together association and media executives to network, debate, and exchange new business ideas and best practices.
Kerry C. Gumas
President & CEO, Questex Media Group, LLC.
ECEF provides a special focus in that it brings together executives from media companies and associations to exchange best practices.
Britton Jones
Chairman & CEO, NXT Events Media Group
ECEF has valuable content and useful take-aways in a variety of areas.
Peter Eelman
Vice President Exhibitions and Communications, The Association for Manufacturing Technology, AMT
ECEF is the most valuable education and networking event of the year. The ideas shared by speakers and participants helped us grow attendance and sales. There is no better opportunity to learn from the brightest in the industry.