TABLE OF CONTENTS On our cover, Resorts World Conference Center (under construction) with (L-R) Michael Vinh, partner, Steelman Partners; Lauren Brown, founder, Marqi Branding Studio; Kevin Milicia, partner, DSAA Interiors; Nicole Dalton, principal, DSAA Interiors; Paul Steelman, CEO; Steve Anderson, president, Steelman Partners; Suzanne Steelman Taylor, VP of Strategy, Steelman Partners; Jon Champelli, president, Shop 12 Lighting Design; Anne Stout, founder, Marqi Branding Studio; Michael Arias, principal, DSAA Interiors; and Keith Winters, VP of 3D, Steelman Partners.
ECN’s First Annual I&D ACE Awards Debut!
March/April 2019 • VOL. 25 • ISSUE 2
FUTURE VEGAS IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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EXHIBITORLIVE NEW PRODUCTS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LEADS THE WAY EXHIBIT DESIGN TRENDS IN 2019
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Anecdotes of the Greater Good
Corporate Social Responsibility in the Tradeshow/Events Industry
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Shop to Showfloor Section
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Exhibit Design Trends Focus on Conversation
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Feature Story
Buyers Journey Starts Digitally Now
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Q&A Spotlight with Mike Robertson
Opening in 2020, Future Vegas An Overview of Projects under Construction
Five Questions for a Veteran Teamster Who Loves What He Does
Columns
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Photo Poll
How Do You Unwind after a Long Day?
As The Saw Turns
Don’t Let The Old Man In
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Corp. Profile: Full Circle Events
The Green Piece
Specializing in Tents, Pavilions & Full Service Management
Earth Day—A Day Without Borders
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Andy’s Apps
The Don & Mike Show
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Industry News
Apps for Tradeshow Organizers & Exhibitors
The Digital Experience
Voice AI & Smart Speakers at Tradeshows
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Social Media Strategies
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Suitcasing & Outboarding: Toxic for Tradeshows
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Corporate Profile: Color Reflections
Social Media Focus: LinkedIn
70 Years of Nonstop Innovation
The International Man
Corporate Profile: GEM Exhibits
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Association News
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International Mistakes Made — Just Because I Didn’t Know Better...
Ask An Expert
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A New Jewel in New England’s Crown
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Trending in 2019 for Designers
EDPA NorCal Hosts Dan Greene & Pat Friedlander
Departments
Events & Venues
8 Publisher’s Words 10 Convention Center Snapshot 26 Airport Snapshot 52 International Focus 54 AIPC 70 The Convention Center Spotlight 86 People on the Move 74 Events & Venues 92 The D.E.A.L. 98 Regional Show Calendar 107 Service Guide 121 Advertiser Index
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CRM, Inc., Celebrates Its 40th Anniv. Sakura Int. Celebrates Its Decennial Circa Resort to Debut in Downtown LV The Gaylord Rockies Resort & CC Opens
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Event Planners Look Ahead Activity Planners DMC Is Looking Forward to Future Vegas Venues
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In Memoriam
Mary Ann Furnish & Gene Rogowicz
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Cover and top photo (EDPA Access) by PADGETT & CO.
Cover photo by F. Andrew Taylor
New Products Showcase & More!
I&D and Event Labor
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