Trade Show Management Software 

An all-in-one trade show management software like Accelevents typically offers a variety of user-friendly features to facilitate your event planning and ensure event success.

Here is some key functionality event organizers and event planners should look for:

• Event marketing: Your trade show platform should include a landing page builder, email marketing, and social media integrations
• Online event registration and ticketing: Attendees typically register online using a registration form included on a branded event page.
• Payment processing and invoicing: Integrate with popular payment gateways for easy credit card payment processing. You may want to be able to issue invoices as well.
• Onsite event management solutions: Look for event management platforms that integrate onsite check-in and badge printing for a stramlined, hassle-free check-in process.
• Agenda management: Create an event agenda with a variety of sessions and speakers, ensuring every attendee finds value at your event.
• Event reporting and analytics: No need for spreadsheets! Use dashboards and reports to monitor and analyze event performance metrics.
• Mobile event apps: Consider providing an event app at your next event, it’s a great way to elevate the event experience! Attendees appreciate having event information, a floor plan, a customizable agenda, and ample networking opportunities at their fingertips!
• Data management and security: Ensure your attendee data is stored securely and in compliance with data protection regulations.
• Integrations: Look for native integrations with popular CRMs and an API for custom integrations.
• Sponsor and exhibitor management: A set of robust exhibitor and sponsorship management tools can help streamline event logistics while addressing exhibitor and sponsor needs.
• Exhibitor lead capture and lead retrieval tools: For in-person events, provide booth reps with easy-to-use lead capture tools. Scannable QR codes are a must - business cards are a thing of the past.

Ultimately, the best event management software platforms provide end-to-end trade show management for virtual, in-person, and hybrid trade shows, saving all stakeholders time and resources.

In-person trade shows and expos have several advantages over virtual trade shows. Some of the main benefits are:
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Face-To-Face Interactions & Networking: In-person trade shows allow exhibitors and attendees to meet and interact in person, leading to deeper, more productive connections.
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Product Demonstrations: In-person trade shows allow exhibitors to showcase their products and services in a physical space, enabling attendees to engage with them in hands-on demonstrations.
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Lead Generation: In-person trade shows are an excellent way for trade show exhibitors to generate leads and drive new business, as attendees interested in a particular product or service are more likely to engage in conversations and provide contact information.
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Market Research: In-person trade shows allow exhibitors to conduct market research by gathering real-time feedback and insights from attendees.

An onsite trade show offers face-to-face interaction, but it can be expensive and limited in reach, while virtual trade shows are more cost-effective but lack personal touch.

A hybrid approach combines the benefits of both, adding value for attendees.

A hybrid, onsite, and virtual trade show platform like Accelevents is ideal for hosting a hybrid event because our all-in-one solution simplifies the coordination of in-person and virtual event components.

Accelevents supports events of any type, from global trade shows, expos, and conferences to small workshops and webinars.

Corporations, non-profits, higher education providers, event agencies, and associations use our powerful event management tools to manage both in-person and virtual tradeshows.

Visit our pricing page to learn more or contact us to discuss your trade show planning needs.