Press Releases
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ECEF 2020 DELIVERED HARD TRUTHS AND BRILLIANT IDEAS FOR B2B ORGANIZERS
November 19, 2020If there was any question that event industry executives would embrace an online experience, Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) dispelled all doubts yesterday with a lively day of learning, connecting, and exchanging. Throughout the day, ECEF earned the thanks of participants for the provocative content and top-to-top networking that are hallmarks of the event.
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LEADERS BEGIN NETWORKING TODAY VIA ECEF 2020 VIDEO INTRODUCTIONS
November 16, 2020- Digital ECEF Platform Opens Today
- Live Engagement Begins Wednesday
- 200-Plus Executives Registered to Date
Dozens of event industry executives are embracing the digital platform of Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) that debuts today. ECEF 2020 clients are viewing each other’s video introductions and setting appointments in advance of live engagement on Wednesday, November 18. Starting today, ECEF clients will also be able to explore research from CEIR, Freeman, and UFI at their convenience.
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ECEF 2020 ANNOUNCES EIGHT BROWN BAG LUNCH DISCUSSIONS
November 09, 2020Lippman Connects, producer of Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) announced eight topics for one-hour Brown Bag Lunch discussions and networking experiences during the November 18 online event.
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ECEF TechDemo Returns as a 3-Day Online Event for Executives & Staff
October 29, 2020Re-invented for virtual space, TechDemo will now be online for three days to serve executives, staff, technologists, and consultants.
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EVENT INDUSTRY LEADERS TO FACILITATE ECEF 2020 BREAKOUT SESSIONS
October 26, 2020In a strong show of event industry support for Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF), a stellar roster of leaders has been named facilitators of breakout sessions for the November 18, 2020 event. Breakout sessions are a new feature of ECEF, which has been completely re-invented as a real event in virtual space. -
ECEF 2020 ANNOUNCES LIVE & ON-DEMAND PROGRAM FOR GLOBAL AUDIENCE
October 14, 2020Released from the limitations of a physical venue, Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) is expecting expanded participation for its digital debut on November 18. Sam Lippman, President of Lippman Connects, curated the pandemic-smart program to promote information sharing and innovation. Lippman Connects produces ECEF. -
ECEF SELECTS GATHER VOICES TO ENABLE VIDEO SELF-INTRODUCTIONS
September 28, 2020Event tech innovations are rapidly filling the gaps between in-person and virtual events in both information delivery and networking. When a retooled for cyberspace Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) debuts on November 18, it will feature breakthrough video networking technology from Gather Voices. -
GOLD SPONSOR FREEMAN TO PROVIDE VIRTUAL PLATFORM FOR ECEF 2020
September 28, 2020Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum Returns Nov. 18 on OnlineEvent® Pro Platform
ARLINGTON, VA—September 28, 2020—After a nearly six month postponement due to the worldwide pandemic, Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) returns as a completely retooled virtual experience on November 18, 2020. After a careful review of available options, ECEF selected Freeman to provide the virtual event platform. In addition, ECEF named Freeman as the exclusive Gold Sponsor.
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Executives Get Hands-on Access to Revolutionary Customer Service Tech
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“All areas continue to show growth” is the central take-away of the 2019 ECEF Pulse survey of exhibition and convention executives. The survey is conducted annually by Freeman and Lippman Connects, producer of Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF).
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EXECUTIVES TO TEST DRIVE TOP SOLUTIONS AT ECEF TECHDEMO
April 29, 2019From 4 to 6 PM on May 29 at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C., event industry executives and technologists will test drive 11 event-ready tech solutions. -
INTERACTIVE SESSION: HOW TO PROVE ROI TO EXHIBITORS/SPONSORS
March 21, 2019INTERACTIVE SESSION: HOW TO PROVE ROI TO EXHIBITORS/SPONSORS EVOLIO President Joe Federbush to Share Tools at Exhibit Sales Roundtable ARLINGTON, VA—March 21, 2019—Year after year, the annual Benchm ... -
CAE APPROVED PROVIDER STATUS AWARDED TO LIPPMAN CONNECTS
February 28, 2019CAE APPROVED PROVIDER STATUS AWARDED TO LIPPMAN CONNECTS ECEF & Roundtable Clients Now Earn CAE Application or Renewal Credits ARLINGTON, VA—February 28, 2019—Lippman Connects is pleased to announce ... -
ECEF CLOSING KEYNOTE: HOW TO BE A NINJA INNOVATOR
February 21, 2019ECEF CLOSING KEYNOTE: HOW TO BE A NINJA INNOVATOR CTA’s CEO Shapiro to Bring Lessons of Top Innovators to 200 Executives ARLINGTON, VA—February 21, 2019—The secrets that have empowered the world’s m ... -
HOW THE ECONOMICS OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR IMPACTS BIG SHOWS
February 01, 2019Executives, directors, and managers of large shows will hear how their events can benefit from the lessons of behavioral economics when GES Senior Vice President Arjun Chakravarti delivers the keynote address at Large Show Roundtable (LSR).
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Expanded ECEF TechDemo Nears Sell Out
December 07, 2018ARLINGTON, VA—December 7, 2018—Following the debut success of the TechDemo and Closing Reception at the Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF), it was inevitable that an expanded TechDemo w ... -
Core-apps Named Mobile App Supplier for ECEF
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Event Tech Vendors Look to ECEF 2018 to Impress Industry Leaders May 30 Event Offers Execs More Technology Networking & Topics Than Ever ARLINGTON, VA—March 1, 2018—Event technologies are being deve ...
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ECEF 2018 PRELIMINARY PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
January 30, 2018ECEF 2018 PRELIMINARY PROGRAM ANNOUNCED John Barrett’s Keynote to Explore His Drive to Double the Value of ISSA ARLINGTON, VA—January 30, 2018—When John Barrett took the helm at ISSA — The Worldwide ... -
First Ever Research Helps Large Shows Attract & Engage Attendees
September 19, 2016David Saef to Keynote Large Show Roundtable, September 29, New Orleans ARLINGTON, VA—September 19, 2016—Lippman Connects, producer of Large Show Roundtable (LSR), announced that David Saef, Executive ... -
SOLD OUT! 15th Anniversary ECEF Fills Up with Weeks to Go Bullish Executives Seeking Fresh Intelligence & Connections, June 1, D.C. ARLINGTON, VA—May 3, 2016 — “ECEF has a waiting list for the first t ...
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Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum, June 1, 2016, Washington, D.C. ARLINGTON, VA —March 15, 2016—For the first time in the 15-year history of the Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (EC ...
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Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum, June 1, 2016, Washington, D.C. ARLINGTON, VA —March 15, 2016—For the first time in the 15-year history of the Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (EC ...
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ECEF’s 15th Anniversary Program Features 11 Executive Presenters
February 09, 2016Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum, June 1, 2016, Washington, D.C. ARLINGTON, VA—February 9, 2016— “The ECEF 2016 program has confirmed the participation of 11 “A List” executive presenters an ... -
CES SVP Karen Chupka to Keynote 2016 ECEF
October 27, 2015Karen Chupka to Keynote Exhibition & Convention Executives Forum CES/CEA Senior VP Leads Speaker Lineup for 15th Anniversary of ECEF, June 1, 2016 ARLINGTON, VA—October 25, 2015—To celebrate the 15t ...