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The Conference and Exhibition for Trade Show and Corporate Event Marketing
Conference: February 25-28, 2024      Exhibit Hall: February 27-28, 2024      Nashville, TN
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NOTE: This is a list of sessions which were offered at past EXHIBITORLIVE conferences.
The final session line-up for EXHIBITORLIVE 2025 will be online in the fall.
Sessions & Workshops
All Days
Sun. Feb. 25
Mon. Feb. 26
Tue. Feb. 27
Wed. Feb. 28
SUN. FEB. 25
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
New Session
All-Day Certificate Program
S2081:  Exhibiting 101 Basics and Beyond
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
New Session
Half-Day Certificate Program
S1025:  Evaluating Trade Show ROI - Strategies and Tactics
Half-Day Workshop
S2002:  Stop Wasting Time - Organize Your Planning with Templates
Half-Day Workshop
S2008:  Ten Strategies to Generate More Top-Quality Booth Traffic
Half-Day Workshop
S2069:  Beyond the Booth: Creating Bold Physical+Digital Event Activations
Half-Day Workshop
S3062:  Humanize Your Target Audience with Attendee Personas
Half-Day Workshop
S4006:  Dare to Matter
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Field Trip
Half-Day Workshop
S6032:  Unique Venues - Four Exciting Nashville Venues That Will Dazzle Your Guests
New Session
Half-Day Workshop
S6070:  Stretching Your Event Dollars to Do More with Less and Make a Purposeful Impact
New Session
Advanced Learning
Half-Day Workshop
S6077:  The Power of Seven - A Formula to Increase Event Impact
New Session
Half-Day Workshop
S6091:  Sustainable Exhibitions and Events
MON. FEB. 26
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
M3021:  Build an Event Mission Statement that Inspires
New Session
M6090:  Ten Trends for 2024 -- What Does the Future of the Event Industry Hold?
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
CTSM Required Session
M2003R:  The Nuts and Bolts of Budgeting for Results
CTSM Required Session
M2072R:  How To Train Your Booth Staff: A Three-Step Process for Inspiring and Firing Up Your Booth Staff
New Session
M3039:  How To Grow Social Media From Events And Grow Events From Social Media
Advanced Learning
M5005:  Global Frameworks: Exhibiting within the Context of Culture - Part I
M7017:  Start Your Week with a Mindful Intention
New Session
M7022:  Mastering Trade Show Survival: Strategies and Secrets for Success
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
New Session
M2080:  Putting the "Show" in Trade Show: In-booth Presentations to Maximize Presence and Lead Generation
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
CTSM Required Session
M2001R:  Selecting the Right Shows for Your In-Person Events: The Critical Decision
M2023:  Crash Course: What You Need to Know About Trade Show Shipping
CTSM Required Session
M3015R:  Integrated Marketing Communications
CTSM Required Session
M4005R:  Conversations That Matter: Know Precisely What to Say to Manage Up - and Down
New Session
M5100:  What Makes the Difference: How to Successfully Participate in a European Trade Show
New Session
M6075:  Best Practices: Build a Cool 10' x 10' or Pop-Up Experience for the New Era of Events
New Session
M7024:  Business Relationship Management: How Relationships Contribute to Your Professional Growth and Can Make a Positive Impact
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
CTSM Required Session
M1008R:  How To Measure the Value of Trade Show Participation - Part I: Basic Concepts
CTSM Required Session
M2014R:  The Basics of Trade Show Project Management - Part I
New Session
M2075:  Making Your Small Booth Mighty (Panel Discussion)
CTSM Required Session
M3050R:  Focus on Attention: How to Optimize your Messaging on the Trade Show Floor
Advanced Learning
M5006:  Global Frameworks: Exhibiting within the Context of Culture - Part II
M6068:  The DEI Imperative: Create Events and Experiences That are Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
New Session
Field Trip
M6057:  Making Music: Lessons from Two Museum Experiences
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
New Session
M1024:  Measuring Event Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
CTSM Required Session
M1009R:  How to Measure the Value of Trade Show Participation - Part II: Practical Application
M2007:  40 Ways to Make the Last Day of the Show Productive
CTSM Required Session
M2015R:  The Basics of Trade Show Project Management - Part II
M2059:  Partnering for Trade Show Triumph
CTSM Required Session
M4007R:  Exhibit Law Primer: Legal Concepts and Practical Advice 
M7057:  Tips and Tactics to Motivate Stressed People
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
M2042:  My Toolbox Replenished: New Set of Checklists for Planning a Trade Show/Event
New Session
M2074:  Synergistic Partnerships: Client/Vendor Partner Collaboration for Success
M3031:  Best Practices for Lead Capture
M4008:  Liability Related to Social Media, Liquor and Host Issues, High Risk Activities, and Data Protection
M5009:  An Insider's Guide to Showing in Europe
M6054:  Transforming Exhibits into Brand Experiences that Engage Your Community
New Session
M6076:  Sustainability - The Real Impact of Events and Seven Action Areas to Address Today
TUE. FEB. 27
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
New Session
T6100:  Innovative Insights: Translating Healthcare Exhibit Strategies for Trade Show Success Across Industries
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
New Session
T1022:  Key Considerations to Demonstrate the Value of Trade Shows on a Limited Budget
New Session
T3036:  Message Magic: Crafting Compelling Content for Small Trade Show Booths
CTSM Required Session
T3048R:  Sales and Marketing Alignment: How to Get - and Stay - on the Same Page
New Session
Advanced Learning
T4019:  Elevate! Your Leadership -- Setting Yourself Up for The Next Level
CTSM Required Session
T6008R:  From Marketing to Measurement: 10 Steps to a Great Corporate Event
Advanced Learning
T6012:  Experience Design -- Creating Compelling Exhibit and Event Themes
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
T0000:  Exhibit Hall Tech Tour
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
New Session
T5015:  The Art of Balance: How Philips Achieves Creative Innovation With Reduced Budgets
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
New Session
T0010:  Pathways to the Exhibitions and Events Industry's Sustainability through Workforce Development
T2071:  Checkmate: The Winning Strategy You Need to Excel on the Show Floor and Beyond
CTSM Required Session
T3006R:  Multi-Channel Marketing Strategies for Your Live Events and Trade Shows
New Session
T3035:  24 Trade Show Marketing Strategies
Advanced Learning
T6013:  Experience Design -- What Makes Any Experience Truly Engaging?
New Session
T6074:  Bringing the Outside In: Design Ideas and Data Facts to Stand Out in a Sea of Sameness
CTSM Required Session
T7058R:  Thrive Under Deadlines: Strategies for Success
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
T1019:  Trade Show Measurement Made Easy
T1021:  Trade Show and Event Analytics Using AI
New Session
T2076:  Elevate Your Event with AV and Lighting
T3028:  Beginner's Guide to Leading Effective Event Marketing
New Session
T3038:  The Importance of Brand Continuity in Face-to-Face Marketing
T6053:  Sustainability - from Buzz Word to Culture
T6061:  Designing for Decision Makers through Analytical Design
WED. FEB. 28
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
W3032:  You Want Me to Pay for What? Adding Value to Your Sponsorship
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
New Session
Advanced Learning
W1023:  Discovering the Design Value of Discovery Tools
New Session
W2063:  The Amazing Impact of AI for Exhibitions and Events
New Session
Advanced Learning
W3041:  Event Management -- Doing More with Less and Demonstrating Clear ROI
CTSM Required Session
W6017R:  Graphics Boot Camp: The Basics Every Event Manager Should Know
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Field Trip
Half-Day Workshop
W6022:  Be There LIVE - Site Inspection Workshop
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
W0000:  Exhibit Hall Tech Tour
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
W2041:  Boost Your Exhibition ROI by Optimizing Booth Staff Productivity and Effectiveness
W2054:  Stuff Nobody Tells You About Exhibiting
W3025:  Integrated Marketing Strategies for New Product and Brand Launches
New Session
Advanced Learning
W3037:  Tailoring Sponsorships to Your Exhibiting Goals
New Session
W6079:  Building Genuine Connections: Mastering Message-Driven Communication for Trade Show Success
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
W6064:  Balancing Brand Experience and Product Marketing in Exhibits
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Advanced Learning
W2037:  Reproducible Small Booths That Can Still Stand Out
W2060:  Booth Basics Boot Camp 2.0
CTSM Required Session
W3022R:  No Exhibit is an Island - Building a Bridge to Success
New Session
W3040:  Elevating Marketing Efficiency: The Impact of AI-Powered Tools on Creative Productivity
CTSM Required Session
W5010R:  A Trip Around the World - Must-Knows for Global Exhibiting
CTSM Required Session
W6020R:  The @show Experience: Understand the Essentials of Exhibit Design


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