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South Barrington, IL · August 13, 2026

eShow and PAI
Announce Partnership

eShow powers the event technology. PAI powers the revenue. Together, they help associations get more from both.

eShow Profitable Association Inc.

After Years of Working Side by Side, eShow and Profitable Association, Inc. Formalize Strategic Partnership

eShow powers the event technology. PAI powers the revenue.
Together, they help associations get more from both.

SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL — August 13, 2026 — eShow and Profitable Association, Inc. (PAI) today announced a strategic partnership serving associations that run exhibit and sponsorship revenue programs.

For years, eShow and PAI have worked alongside one another in support of many shared association clients, building a track record of collaboration, referrals, and mutual success. The new agreement formalizes that relationship and creates new opportunities to deliver even greater value together.

The partnership brings together eShow’s proven event technology and PAI’s revenue expertise to create new opportunities for mutual association clients. PAI will also join the eShow Solutions Network, eShow’s group of vetted partners serving the association market.

“We have been working alongside the PAI team for years, and we have seen how professionally they operate,” said Raju Patel, Founder and CEO of eShow. “Exhibit and sponsorship revenue is crucial for association success and where there is a considerable gap for many. Making this official means clients can get the technology and the sales expertise without having to assemble it themselves.”

eShow has built its platform around association and trade show event needs and workflows since 1996, and PAI has spent 25 years inside association governance, member, sponsor, and exhibitor relationships. The partnership connects how revenue opportunities get created, sold, managed, and fulfilled, so association teams can grow those programs without building internal infrastructure to support them.

Both organizations arrived at the same conviction independently: technology and strategy are only as strong as the people behind them. Each is known for staying close to its clients, working alongside association staff rather than at arm’s length, and treating someone else’s event as something they have a stake in.

“We become an extension of our association clients—seeing their events through the eyes of their teams, members, and unique cultures,” said Patrick Wilson, President of PAI. “Years of working alongside eShow have shown us that they share our people-first approach, pairing powerful technology with responsive service. Together, we help associations achieve exceptional event experiences, growth, and greater member value.”

Both teams will be at ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Indianapolis, August 15 through 18. eShow is in Booth 425 and PAI is in Booth 412. Association professionals interested in the partnership are welcome to stop by either booth.

The organizations will also collaborate on joint thought leadership beginning with a webinar for association professionals, with additional co-marketing initiatives to follow.

About eShow
eShow has been building event management technology since 1996, on a single codebase and a single database. The platform connects registration, exhibition and sponsorship management, conference and speaker management, mobile app, onsite tools, and more into one system, backed by a team that stays engaged through the entire event cycle. eShow serves associations, trade shows, and corporate events, and remains founder-led under CEO Raju Patel. Learn more at goeshow.com.

About Profitable Association, Inc.
For more than 25 years, Profitable Association, Inc. (PAI) has helped associations maximize non-dues revenue through expert exhibit, sponsorship, partnership, advertising, and media sales. Working as an extension of association staff, PAI manages the full sales lifecycle—from strategy and pricing to outreach, follow-up, and renewals—to build sustainable revenue programs, strengthen partner relationships, and drive measurable growth year after year. Learn more at profitableassociation.com.

Media Contacts:

Sarah Varner
Vice President of Marketing
sarah.varner@goeshow.com

Patrick Wilson
President
pwilson@paisales.com

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eShow Kinective

eShow Introduces eShow Kinective

eShow Introduces eShow Kinective, Fueled by New RFID and NFC Solutions, Turning Attendee Behavior Into Insight Organizers Can Act On

eShow Kinective reveals what attendees actually do at an event, combined with the eShow integrated database — and meaningfully suggests what's worth acting on. Rolling out in Q4 2026.

SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL — August 7, 2026 — eShow is introducing eShow Kinective, a new analytics and insights dashboard that reveals what attendees actually do at an event, leveraging data collected by our new RFID and NFC technology launching alongside it. Together they close a long-standing gap for event organizers — the difference between knowing who registered and understanding what attendees did throughout the event.

eShow has tackled the RFID challenges of the past, solving for enablement, collection, and insights.

On enablement, the RFID/NFC chip is built directly into the badge and matched to the attendee record automatically as it prints with eShow proprietary technology — no extra step, and no slowdown at check-in, avoiding the bulky tags and association bottlenecks that have soured organizers on RFID before. With our Express Check-In or Express Entry kiosks, attendees can have their badge in hand in as little as five seconds.

On collection, eShow’s onsite RFID, NFC, and Lead Retrieval technology gathers how attendees move through the event: session attendance and dwell times, floor traffic, and booth and sponsor activation engagement.

The unparalleled insights come together in eShow Kinective, our integrated analytics and insights dashboard. Because the badge activity is collected on the same eShow platform and database as registration, sessions, exhibits, and sponsorship, Kinective has the context necessary to go deep and mine for rich insights via our rules engine and AI analysis. It reads across the full picture, flags the patterns most worth an organizer’s attention, and suggests specific actions to consider next — which sessions held the room with minimum abandonment, where the gaps are between what attendees intended and what they actually did, and what’s worth a closer look before the next event. Organizers decide based on what attendees did, not on what the statistically few who answered a survey said.

“Event data has always tended to sit still — organizers generate an enormous amount of it, yet most of that potential never goes anywhere. The industry has sold RFID for years without solving the real problem, which is turning all that data into something usable without requiring significant additional investment, data warehouses, or massive spreadsheets to cobble together reports. Kinective finally sets it in motion, built on the single-database architecture eShow has had since day one,” said Raju Patel, Founder and CEO of eShow.

RFID/NFC solutions and eShow Kinective are rolling out for Q4 2026 events. eShow will show Kinective publicly for the first time during a live session on Wednesday, August 12 at 1 PM CT, alongside Express Entry, the company’s opt-in facial credentialing solution now in production. Register here.

About eShow

eShow has been building event management technology since 1996, on a single codebase and a single database. The platform connects registration, exhibition and sponsorship management, conference and speaker management, mobile app, onsite tools, and more into one system, backed by a team that stays engaged through the entire event cycle. eShow serves associations, trade shows, and corporate events, and remains founder-led under CEO Raju Patel. Learn more at goeshow.com.

Media Contact
Sarah Varner
Vice President of Marketing
sarah.varner@goeshow.com

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eShow and Wicket Partnership

eShow and Wicket Announce Partnership

eShow Introduces Express Entry, a New Facial Credentialing Experience for Event Check-In

Integration brings opt-in facial authentication to eShow's onsite check-in, delivering a faster, frictionless alternative to traditional check-in

South Barrington, IL — March 18, 2026 — eShow, a leading provider of event management solutions for associations and independent show organizers, and Wicket, the leading facial authentication platform provider for live events, today announced a strategic partnership that introduces eShow Express Entry—an opt-in facial credentialing experience that streamlines event check-in.

Express Entry gives attendees who choose to participate a faster alternative to traditional check-in. During advance registration, attendees are offered the option to enroll. At the event, enrolled attendees simply approach a check-in station, are authenticated in less than a second, and retrieve their badge from the adjacent printer.

eShow’s existing Express Check-In system already credentials attendees in approximately eight seconds—a record-breaking pace in the events industry. Express Entry builds on that foundation, giving organizers an even faster check-in option for their events.

“For 30 years, eShow has focused on elevating the attendee experience—and check-in is often the first impression attendees have onsite. eShow Express Entry gives events a faster check-in option while staying true to attendee choice and trust. Partnering with Wicket helps our customers deliver that smoother arrival experience to their attendees,” said Raju Patel, Founder and CEO of eShow.

“Wicket is focused on enabling sensational event experiences,” said Glenn Borgmann, head of partnerships at Wicket. “Partnering with a leading event management platform like eShow allows event managers to streamline event check-in so attendees can spend less time in line and more time enjoying the event.”

Participation is entirely voluntary, and traditional check-in options like barcode scanning and manual lookup remain available at all times. Wicket’s technology generates and uses encrypted biometric templates for authentication—mathematical representations of facial features, not images. No biometric data is ever processed without explicit consent, and data is never shared with or sold to third parties.

Express Entry reduces staffing pressure at check-in, keeps lines moving during peak arrival periods, and transforms check-in into a welcoming moment for attendees.

eShow Express Entry is expected to make its live debut at an event later this spring, with additional rollouts planned throughout 2026.

Learn more about Express Entry →

About eShow

Founded in 1996, eShow provides powerful, customizable web-based solutions for event organizers, including registration management, conference management, exhibit management, mobile apps, lead retrieval, and onsite services. With a global clientele of over 1,900 organizations and seamless experiences delivered for more than 6,000,000 attendees worldwide, eShow has spent 30 years helping event professionals streamline operations and elevate the attendee experience. Learn more at goeshow.com.

About Wicket

Wicket (www.wicketsoft.com) is a computer vision technology company headquartered in Doylestown, PA. Wicket develops and delivers software products that enable a sensational event experience for some of the largest sports and credentialed venues. With a portfolio of issued and pending patents, Wicket’s Facial Authentication platform includes products for facial ticketing, credentialing, access control, and payments.

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eShow
Sarah Varner
VP of Marketing
sarah.varner@goeshow.com

Wicket
press@wicketsoft.com

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5 Tips to Boost Exhibitor and Attendee Engagement

Have you ever seen an exhibitor watching the clock while attendees walk past without a glance? Or a crowded session that left the sponsor’s booth empty? With intentional engagement, these moments can turn into opportunities for connection and impact. Here are five real-world tactics you can use at your next trade show, conference, or expo, with insights and features from eShow for real-world implementation.

Key Highlights:

  • Use interactive floor plans in your event mobile app to guide attendees and increase booth traffic.
  • Add scavenger hunts, QR code check-ins, and digital leaderboards to make participation fun and boost booth visits.
  • Send personalized push notifications to maximize session and booth attendance.
  • Empower exhibitors with instant badge scanning and CRM-ready lead tagging to strengthen post-event follow-up.
  • Gather feedback and insights to refine future events and enhance both attendee and exhibitor engagement.

How Can Interactive Exhibit Floor Plans and Navigation Increase Engagement?

Why It Matters

Complex venues can overwhelm attendees, which leads to missed booths, lower traffic, and frustrated exhibitors.

Strategy

Ever wandered through a massive convention center, badge swinging, trying to find a breakout session that started five minutes ago? It’s a challenge that can quickly diminish the attendee experience.

That’s why event planners are ditching static maps and moving to interactive, app-based navigation. With a quick tap, people can see exactly where they are and where they’re headed next. It’s like giving everyone a personal guide, minus the walkie-talkie. Studies show clear navigation increases booth visitation and dwell time.

eShow’s Exhibition and Trade Show Management module supports interactive floor plans and integrates them into the event mobile app. Attendees can find exhibitors by name, product, or category, making it easier for attendees to stumble upon new booths naturally and without needing a hard sell.

2. Does Gamification Boost Attendee Participation?

Why It Works

Let’s be honest, everyone loves a good game, especially when it means free swag and leaderboard glory. Research from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) revealed gamification can increase lead generation by up to 40%.

Strategies

You might spot people darting from booth to booth, phones in hand. They’re not checking email, but collecting digital points for a scavenger hunt. Some are chasing a prize, others just want to top the leaderboard splashed on the event app. And for a few, it’s about bragging rights, and let’s be honest, who can blame them? 

Gamification doesn’t have to be complex, virtual check-ins, badge collecting, or sponsor-powered giveaways all add just enough spark to pull people in.

For attendees, it’s a mix of not wanting to miss out and fun. For exhibitors, it’s a subtle way to rise above the booth next door without saying a word.

Make It Interactive With eShow

With digital check-ins and the ability to create fun, engaging scavenger hunts using QR codes built into eShow’s event mobile app, it’s simple to turn booth visits into a game people actually want to play. Exhibitors get increased visibility when attendees collect points at their booth within the app.

3. Do Personalized Push Notifications Enhance Engagement?

Why It Matters

Conferencing is dynamic. Rooms can change, demos shift, and sponsors host unexpected events. When a packed breakout room moves floors last minute, who actually sees the updated signage? Hardly anyone. But a ping on your phone? That’s instant clarity and zero feelings of chaos.

Strategies

  • Session / Booth Push Notifications: Notify attendees when demo times or inventories change.
  • Reminders: Remind attendees about upcoming networking sessions, session start times, and other important conference events.

We’ve all scrambled to find the right breakout room after a last-minute change. Or missed a flash giveaway because we didn’t get the memo. Push notifications solve that. Organizers can schedule and automate messages to personalized attendee lists, boosting attendee responsiveness.

4.  Can Seamless Lead Retrieval and Networking Improve Exhibitor and Attendee Connections?

Why It Matters

Let’s be honest, most exhibitors don’t spend thousands on a booth just to hand out swag and hope people stop by. They’re there to make real connections, start meaningful conversations, and walk away with solid leads. But when those moments happen in a blur of business cards and rushed handshakes, it’s easy for opportunities to slip through the cracks.

That’s where having the right tools, like mobile badge scanners and instant lead tagging, can make all the difference. It’s not just about collecting contacts. It’s about capturing context while the conversation’s still fresh.

According to CEIR’s Maximizing Attendee and Exhibitor Engagement on the Exhibit Floor Series: Part One: Exhibitor In-booth Tactices: People, Product, Learning and Other Strategies, findings from the 2022 Onminchannel Marketing Insights Series revealed badge scanning ranked first in attendee engagement, with 75% attendees using it to connect with the exhibitors they visit. This exceptionally high level of participation underscores how effective lead capture can be in fostering exhibitor and attendee engagement. 

Strategies

Picture this: An exhibitor’s booth is buzzing. Business cards flying, conversations flowing. But three hours later, it’s all a blur. Who was that buyer from Seattle? What were they looking for again? That’s why scanning badges on the spot and tagging leads as “hot” or “follow-up later” isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s survival. Even better when that info syncs with your CRM, so your next email doesn’t sound like you’ve forgotten the conversation.

Tools like eShow’s Lead Retrieval badge scanners and export-ready formats make it simple to keep the momentum going, even after the booth packs up. But they don’t just collect badge data, they let you tag hot leads, export to your CRM, and follow up while the conversation is still fresh. A smooth post-show process helps exhibitors build on event momentum.

5.  How Can Feedback Improve Your Event Next Year?

Why It Matters

Qualitative and quantitative feedback shows what resonated and what drove drop-off.

Strategies

  • Survey Reminders: Schedule post-session push notifications to drive attendee feedback.
  • Session Attendance Tracking: Measure room occupancy and dwell time.

If a session cleared out halfway through, that’s a signal. If one demo had a crowd three people deep all day, that’s another. The data tells the story if you’re listening.

How eShow Helps

eShow’s Conference Management suite provides detailed insights on session attendance and surveys. Organizers can track popularity and feedback to trend exhibit traffic and inform next-event planning.

Bringing It All Together: End-to‑End Engagement

Here’s how these tips combine into an enhanced event experience:

Engagement Area Audience Benefit Exhibitor Benefit
Interactive Maps Easier navigation to areas of interest Higher booth visibility
Gamification Fun incentives to explore, attend sessions Boosted foot traffic & brand awareness
Push Notifications Always in the know, no missed opportunities Flexibility in demo or promotional timing
Lead Retrieval Efficient networking avoids paper forms More meaningful, prioritized leads
Analytics & Feedback Inputs help shape future schedules Exhibitors adjust demos/materials for impact

By combining navigation, incentives, communication, and measurement, you orchestrate a more engaging experience for both exhibitors and attendees.

Final Takeaway

Exhibitor and attendee engagement isn’t a single tactic; it’s a carefully choreographed experience. When attendees find what they want, exhibitors connect meaningfully, and the event runs smoothly, success becomes measurable. This is what makes the experience feel smooth and intentional for everyone involved.

With eShow’s solutions, from mobile apps to lead retrieval and registration management, organizers can activate each engagement tip efficiently and meaningfully. Help your attendees feel seen. Give your exhibitors real value. And run an event that people don’t just show up to, but talk about afterward and return to the following year.

Ready to learn more? Let us know how we can help you get started.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Your Guide to eShow’s Event Management Solutions

Planning and executing successful events takes more than just technology. It requires a combination of the right tools, strategic support, and a partner who understands how to keep everything running smoothly. eShow offers complete event management solutions designed to help planners save time, improve efficiency, and deliver better outcomes. Below are answers to the most frequently asked questions about how eShow can help you manage your events with greater confidence and control.

1. What are event management solutions and how does eShow support them?

Event management solutions refer to the full set of tools and services used to plan, organize, and manage events from start to finish. eShow provides customizable modules that cover registration, exhibitor, tradeshow, and sponsorship management, mobile event apps, virtual platforms, and post-event reporting. Each module is designed to work together as one complete system.

2. How does eShow help reduce check-in times and improve the arrival experience?

With on-demand badge printing and digital check-in tools, eShow helps eliminate long lines and delays at the registration desk. Guests can check in quickly, and planners gain real-time visibility into arrivals. These solutions help create a smooth and professional first impression.

3. How can eShow help me better manage exhibitors and sponsors?

Managing your exhibit hall should feel efficient and rewarding, not overwhelming. eShow’s exhibitor management system makes it easy to create and update your floor plan, manage booth sales, and keep everything organized in one place. The intuitive interface simplifies booth assignments and gives you a clear view of availability in real time. Exhibitors and sponsors can update their own profiles and materials, reducing the back-and-forth and freeing up your time. Built-in tools like lead capture and post-event reporting help you demonstrate value and build stronger relationships year after year.

4. Why does a reliable lead capture tool matter?

Because it directly impacts how your exhibitors measure success. When lead capture works seamlessly, exhibitors can focus on real conversations instead of juggling paperwork or worrying about missed opportunities. eShow’s lead capture tools ensure that every scan counts, with real-time notes, lead scoring, and easy data exports that streamline follow-up. The result is a smoother experience for your exhibitors and stronger ROI that keeps them coming back.

5. How does eShow’s mobile event app improve attendee engagement and event experience?

They make it easier for participants to connect, explore, and take action. eShow’s mobile event app puts schedules, maps, and personalized agendas at attendees’ fingertips, helping them navigate your event with ease. Features like real-time push notifications, live polling, and in-app messaging keep engagement high throughout the day. Paired with tools like digital check-in, lead capture, and real-time updates, you create a connected experience that keeps everyone informed, involved, and ready to return.

6. Can I integrate eShow with my current systems?

Yes. eShow integrates with a wide range of systems, including AMS, CRMs, payment gateways, marketing platforms, and more. Our team works closely with you to keep your data connected and secure without disrupting your existing processes.

7. How does eShow support sustainability in events?

eShow helps planners reduce waste by offering digital alternatives to printed materials. On-demand badge printing, paperless exhibitor kits, and mobile apps all help lower your environmental impact while improving the overall event experience.

8. What makes eShow different from other event platforms?

eShow offers more than software. We combine 26 years of experience with strategic insight and personalized support. Our modular approach allows you to select only the tools you need, while our team works closely with you to configure them for your specific goals. You receive both powerful technology and expert guidance in one solution.

9. How do I know which eShow solutions are right for my event?

Every event has different needs. Whether you are planning a trade show, annual conference, or multi-day hybrid experience, our team will help you identify the tools that best fit your objectives, audience, and budget. We offer scalable solutions tailored to your event size and structure.

10. How do I get started with eShow or request a demo?

You can request a results-driven personalized demo with our event solutions experts. We will guide you through the most relevant features for your event and provide a customized quote based on your needs.

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5 Expert Secrets to Drive Impactful Event Growth

If there’s one thing we’ve learned in over two decades of planning events, from intimate association meetings to large-scale conferences, it’s this: growth doesn’t happen by chance. It happens through intentional design.

Whether you’re looking to expand attendance, drive higher attendee engagement, or increase revenue, event growth comes down to strategic choices that center your audience, streamline operations, and deliver value before, during, and after the event. Here are a few “secrets” successful planners don’t always say out loud… but absolutely rely on behind the scenes.

1. Don’t Just Know Your Audience. Anticipate Their Needs.

Too many events are planned for people rather than with them. Always start with insights: surveys, behavior data from last year’s event, social media feedback, and even informal calls with longtime participants. The more you understand their goals, the more targeted (and successful) your programming and event marketing become.

Pro Tip: Use registration data and session attendance to personalize the event marketing for next year. Segment communications on interests or professional levels to improve response.

2. Automate Administrative Tasks to Elevate the Experience

Success stalls when planners are overwhelmed by logistics. Use event technology to manage badge printing, check-in, session tracking, and lead capture. This gives you more time to focus on strategy, programming, and engagement, which are the true drivers of growth.

Bonus: A smoother process improves perception. Quick check-in and easy badge pickup leave a strong first impression and set a positive tone for the rest of the event.

3. Focus on Engagement, Not Just Attendance

You can grow your numbers, but if people are zoning out or skipping sessions, the event is not reaching its full potential. Create interactive moments and build touchpoints that invite interaction—think guided networking, live polls, speaker Q&A sessions, and casual areas for spontaneous conversations.

And yes, mobile apps help. But they need to do more than list agendas—they should drive action and connection, enhancing attendee engagement and overall event success.

4. Revenue Grows When Relevance Is Clear

Sponsors and exhibitors don’t come back unless they see ROI. Work closely with your sales team to strengthen your value proposition. Highlight the quality of leads, opportunities for exposure, and measurable post-event impact. When exhibitor goals align with attendee interests, growth naturally follows.

Pro Tip: Provide matchmaking tools and post-event analytics that demonstrate long-term value beyond booth traffic.

5. Keep Improving, Even If It’s Working

One of the most dangerous things we hear from other planners is, “We’ve always done it this way.” Growth demands evolution. Do a full debrief with your team and vendors after every event. What worked? What felt clunky? What do attendees want more of?

If you’re not changing, you’re falling behind.

Pro Tip: Feedback is critical for continuous improvement in your event strategy, and it keeps your events innovative and relevant.

Final Thoughts: Growth Isn’t Just Bigger. It’s Better.

A “bigger” event doesn’t automatically mean a better one. True growth shows up in attendee satisfaction, sponsor retention, and your own bandwidth as a planner. When your systems are solid, your content resonates, and your team has time to think creatively — that’s when events take off.

And trust us: the smartest growth event strategy is the one that leaves you with more time to innovate and less time scrambling behind the scenes.

By incorporating these event planning strategies and focusing on attendee engagement, event marketing, and leveraging event technology, your events will thrive, attracting more attendees, sponsors, and long-term success.

At eShow, we specialize in providing event management solutions that streamline logistics, enhance attendee engagement, and deliver measurable results. Our comprehensive platform helps planners manage everything from registration to post-event analysis with ease, ensuring your events run smoothly and exceed expectations.

Connect with us today to learn how we can help you elevate your next event to drive long-term, impactful, and sustainable growth. 

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Achieve Event Success with eShow: Unmatched Client Support

At eShow, we believe that when our clients succeed, we succeed too. We are committed to offering excellent event management support which makes us different from others. We prioritize transparency in our client support, there are no fees or unwarranted complexities. Our only goal is to provide you with a quick, easy, and stress-free support experience tailored to your needs.

If you’re a new client ready to get started or an existing client looking to enhance your event management, eShow’s expert support is here to help. We provide the tools and resources you need to reach your goals and plan successful events.

We invite you to learn firsthand how eShow’s unmatched support and client success strategies can transform your event experience. Sign up for our upcoming webinar, “Beyond Support: Partnering for Event Success,” to gain expert insights and discover how our approach to client support makes all the difference.

The eShow Advantage: World-Class Client Support

eShow isn’t just another event management platform; it’s a solution built around your success as an event planner. Our commitment to offering outstanding event production support is one of the key reasons our clients continue to choose eShow for their event needs. From the initial onboarding process to ongoing guidance and education, we ensure that your events run smoothly from start to finish.

What sets eShow apart from other platforms is our client-first approach. Our dedicated product support team works closely with you, ensuring you not only understand how to use our tools but also know how to leverage our resources for maximum impact.

How eShow Delivers Exceptional Client Support

  • Seamless Onboarding: From the moment you sign up, we guide you through every step of the process. Our team provides tailored resources, including a comprehensive Welcome Packet and easy-to-navigate portals, to ensure a smooth transition and successful event setup.
  • Dedicated Client Support Team: With eShow, you’re never left on your own. Our product support team is readily available to answer questions and assist you in overcoming challenges you may encounter. We’re renowned for our quick response times, ensuring any issue is addressed promptly and efficiently, providing you with the best support. 
  • Expert Guidance at Every Step: With decades of experience in the industry, we provide expert strategies and insights to help you fully optimize the use of our products and services. Whether it’s guidance on event management, reporting, or tools, we ensure you have everything you need to succeed.

The Key to Long-Term Event Success

At eShow, our goal is to empower you to take control of your event planning and management. Our client success strategy focuses on long-term relationships rather than one-time solutions. By understanding your unique needs and challenges, we tailor our support to help you achieve continuous improvement and growth.

  • Customized Solutions: Every event is different, which is why eShow’s solutions are flexible and scalable. Our team collaborates with you to design personalized strategies that align with your event objectives, ensuring the best outcomes.
  • Ongoing Support and Education: eShow support doesn’t stop after onboarding. We continue to provide valuable resources and training, so you can stay ahead of industry trends and improve your event management processes.
  • To further support you, our 24/7 Help Center acts as your central resource for submitting support tickets, accessing instructional guides, exploring frequently asked questions, and more. 

Additionally, eShow University serves as an online resource hub designed specifically for you. This platform provides valuable insights on product updates, expert advice, and strategies to maximize your eShow experience.

Unlock Game-Changing Insights

Join us for an exclusive webinar where our client success and support experts will take you behind the scenes of eShow’s unmatched client support experience. Learn how our team goes beyond traditional support to deliver proactive solutions, real-time assistance, and personalized guidance—ensuring you maximize the value of eShow’s event management support solutions.

Beyond Support: Partnering for Event Success Webinar

  • Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
  • Time: 1:00 p.m. CST

Register to secure your spot today!

Experience the eShow Advantage

If you’re looking for an event management solution that offers unrivaled support and guarantees client success, eShow is the right choice. Let us help you streamline your events and achieve success faster with the right tools, resources, and support.Unlock your event’s full potential by utilizing eShow as your trusted advisor and thought partner with a personalized demo from our experts.

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Top 3 Best Practices for Event Registration

Streamlining event registration and check-in processes is essential for a smooth and successful event.

Efficient registration and check-in processes significantly improve the attendee experience and establish the tone for the entire event. They also reduce staff workload and help maintain data accuracy.

Importance of Streamlined Registration and Event Check-In

Effective registration and check-in processes are vital for several reasons:

  • First Impressions: The registration process is often the first contact attendees have with your event. A smooth experience sets a positive tone.
  • Data Accuracy: Accurate registration data is crucial for event planning, marketing, and post-event analysis.
  • Time Efficiency: Streamlined processes save time for attendees by reducing wait time and event staff by improving the event planning process.

Top 3 Best Practices for Event Registration

  1. Simplify the Registration Process: A complicated registration process can deter potential attendees. To make it easier, require only essential information and offer multiple registration options. Utilizing eShow’s Registration Management System allows you to create user-friendly forms that gather necessary data without overwhelming registrants.
  2. Automate Emails: Providing immediate confirmation emails to attendees is crucial. Automated confirmation emails reassure attendees that their registration is complete and should include event details, payment confirmation, and any necessary instructions. eShow’s platform can automatically send customizable eBlasts and detailed confirmation emails. This helps to reduce the workload for event staff. It also ensures timely communication, which improves attendee satisfaction.
  3. Utilize Smart Technology Solutions: Transitioning from traditional check-in methods to modern technologies will significantly enhance the attendee experience. Innovative solutions like digital registration kiosks, print-on-demand badges, QR code scanning, and mobile app systems dramatically reduce wait times — while providing an effortless process that elevates the entire event for your attendees.

Enhance Engagement and Support

Incorporating these best practices not only streamlines registration and check-in but also enhances attendee engagement. Tools like eShow’s mobile app can facilitate real-time updates, notifying attendees of session changes or important information.

By leveraging these three best practices and eShow’s advanced event technology, you’ll offer a smooth, efficient experience that keeps attendees excited to return year after year.

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Enhancing Attendee Engagement with Mobile Apps

Enhancing attendee engagement is crucial for the success of any event. Mobile apps have become an essential tool for achieving this goal, offering a wide range of features that improve the attendee experience and streamline event management. This blog post will explore the benefits of using mobile apps to enhance attendee engagement, showcasing how eShow’s mobile app can be a game-changer for your events.

The Importance of Attendee Engagement

Engaging attendees effectively can significantly impact the overall success of an event. High levels of engagement lead to increased satisfaction, better networking opportunities, and a higher likelihood of repeat attendance. Engaged attendees are more likely to participate in sessions, interact with exhibitors, and provide valuable feedback, contributing to the event’s success and growth.

Key Benefits of High Attendee Engagement

  1. Increased Satisfaction: Engaged attendees are more likely to have a positive experience, which can lead to higher satisfaction rates and positive word-of-mouth.
  2. Better Networking: Engagement tools facilitate interactions between attendees, speakers, and exhibitors, enhancing networking opportunities.
  3. Valuable Feedback: Engaged attendees are more likely to provide feedback, helping organizers improve future events.

Leveraging Mobile Apps for Enhanced Engagement

Mobile apps provide a comprehensive platform for managing various aspects of attendee engagement. Here are some key features and benefits of using mobile apps to enhance attendee experience:

Real-Time Updates and Notifications

Mobile apps allow organizers to send real-time updates and push notifications to attendees, ensuring they are always informed about important event details.

Benefit: Real-time updates keep attendees engaged by providing them with the latest information on session changes, speaker announcements, and special activities. This ensures that attendees do not miss out on important updates, enhancing their overall experience.

Actionable Tip: Schedule key notifications in advance for major sessions, keynote speakers, and special announcements. Use eShow’s Mobile App to send reminders 15-30 minutes before these events start. Additionally, during the event, monitor the schedule and attendee feedback to send spontaneous notifications about popular sessions, networking opportunities, or any last-minute changes. This proactive approach ensures that attendees are well-informed and can adjust their plans accordingly, maximizing their engagement.

Personalized Schedules

Feature: Mobile apps enable attendees to create personalized schedules by selecting sessions and activities they are interested in.

Benefit: Personalized schedules help attendees manage their time effectively and ensure they attend the sessions that matter most to them. This level of customization enhances the attendee experience by catering to individual preferences and needs.

Actionable Tip: Encourage attendees to download the mobile app and create their personalized schedules before the event. This not only helps them plan their day but also increases their engagement with the app.

Interactive Maps and Navigation

Feature: Mobile apps often include interactive maps and navigation tools that help attendees find their way around the event venue.

Benefit: Interactive maps enhance the attendee experience by making it easy to locate sessions, exhibitors, and amenities. This reduces frustration and helps attendees make the most of their time at the event.

Actionable Tip: Pre-load the interactive map with key locations such as session rooms, exhibitor booths, restrooms, food areas, and emergency exits. Use eShow’s Mobile App to allow attendees to search and filter these locations based on categories or keywords. Encourage attendees to use the “bookmark” or “favorite” feature to save important locations they plan to visit. Additionally, use push notifications to direct attendees to high-interest areas or sessions about to start, enhancing their ability to navigate the event efficiently. Providing an interactive map tutorial in your pre-event communications can also help attendees become familiar with the feature before they arrive.

Networking Tools

Feature: Mobile apps provide networking tools that enable attendees to connect with each other, speakers, and exhibitors.

Benefit: Enhanced networking opportunities help attendees build valuable connections, share knowledge, and collaborate. Networking tools such as chat features, attendee profiles, and meeting schedulers facilitate meaningful interactions.

Actionable Tip: Promote the networking features of the mobile app to attendees before the event. Encourage them to fill out their profiles and use the app to connect with others, maximizing their networking opportunities.

Gamification and Engagement Activities

Feature: Mobile apps can incorporate gamification elements, such as quizzes, scavenger hunts, and leaderboards, to engage attendees.

Benefit: Gamification adds an element of fun and competition to the event, motivating attendees to participate in activities and interact with the app. This increases engagement and encourages attendees to explore different aspects of the event.

Actionable Tip: Design a scavenger hunt that encourages attendees to visit different booths and sessions. Use eShow’s Mobile App to create interactive challenges where attendees earn points for completing tasks, such as checking into sessions, visiting exhibitors, or participating in polls. Offer attractive prizes for the top performers to motivate participation. Promote the scavenger hunt through push notifications and social media channels to ensure maximum participation. Additionally, display live leaderboards within the app to foster a competitive spirit and keep attendees engaged throughout the event.

Surveys and Feedback

Feature: Mobile apps allow organizers to collect real-time feedback from attendees through surveys and polls.

Benefit: Collecting feedback helps organizers understand attendee preferences and areas for improvement. Real-time feedback enables organizers to address issues promptly, enhancing the overall attendee experience.

Actionable Tip: Use the mobile app to send out surveys and polls during the event. Encourage attendees to provide feedback on sessions, speakers, and overall event experience, helping you gather valuable insights.

Best Practices for Implementing Mobile Apps

To fully leverage the benefits of mobile apps, event organizers should follow these best practices:

Promote the App Early

Promote the mobile app to attendees well in advance of the event. Provide clear instructions on how to download and use the app. Highlight the key features and benefits to encourage adoption.

Example: Use email campaigns, social media posts, and the event website to promote the mobile app and its features.

Provide Training and Support

Offer training and support to help attendees and exhibitors make the most of the mobile app. Provide tutorials, FAQs, and a support team to assist with any issues.

Actionable Tip: Host a pre-event webinar to demonstrate how to use the mobile app. This helps attendees become familiar with the app’s features and increases engagement.

Regularly Update Content

Keep the app content updated with the latest event information. Regularly update session details, speaker bios, and exhibitor information to ensure attendees have access to accurate and up-to-date content.

Example: Use eShow’s Mobile App to update content in real-time, ensuring attendees always have the latest information.

Encourage Interaction

Encourage attendees to interact with the app by highlighting its features and benefits. Use push notifications to remind attendees of upcoming sessions, networking opportunities, and engagement activities.

Actionable Tip: Create incentives for using the app, such as offering rewards or prizes for attendees who engage the most with the app’s features.

Enhancing Engagement with eShow’s Mobile App

Mobile apps are a powerful tool for enhancing attendee engagement and improving the overall event experience. By leveraging features such as real-time updates, personalized schedules, interactive maps, networking tools, gamification, and feedback collection, event organizers can ensure their attendees are fully engaged and satisfied.

eShow’s Mobile App offers a comprehensive solution for optimizing attendee engagement. By following best practices and making the most of the app’s features, you can create a memorable and successful event that attendees will want to return to year after year.For more information on how eShow’s mobile app can enhance your event, book a demo today.

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Boost Event Success with a Customized Event Website

An event website plays a crucial role in driving event success by serving as the central hub for all event-related information. Often the first point of contact for prospective attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and other stakeholders, a well-designed, user-friendly website boosts visibility while enhancing the attendee experience from registration through post-event follow-up. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the importance of an event website, highlight industry best practices, and show how eShow’s custom website solutions can help organizers build a dynamic online presence.

Why an Event Website Is Crucial to Success

1. Centralized Information Hub

An event website acts as the go-to source for all important details, such as event dates, venue information, session schedules, speaker bios, and exhibitor listings. Attendees no longer need to sift through various communications to find essential information. With a well-structured website, you can consolidate everything in one place, making it easy for visitors to stay informed.

2. Enhance Attendee Engagement

A professionally built custom event website allows you to engage with your audience long before the event starts. With features such as event updates, FAQ sections, and relevant content such as speaker bios and session details, an event website helps create buzz and fosters engagement with your audience.

Best Practice: Use multimedia elements like videos, photo galleries, and social media integration to give potential attendees a sneak peek of what they can expect. This can build excitement and encourage more registrations.

3. Boost Event Visibility and Marketing

An event website is a powerful marketing tool that boosts visibility and outreach. It can be optimized for search engines (SEO), making it easier for potential attendees to find the event online. An optimized website also supports digital marketing campaigns by providing a landing page for paid ads, email campaigns, and social media promotions.

Best Practice: Incorporate targeted keywords into your event website content, meta descriptions, and titles to improve SEO. This makes your event more discoverable on search engines like Google.

4. Flexible and Customizable Website Management

A key advantage of a customizable event website is the control it offers organizers to make updates and changes in real time. Rather than relying on third-party developers for every update, event planners can take charge of their website, ensuring that important information—like schedule changes or registration deadlines—is updated instantly. This level of flexibility allows for more efficient management and a website that evolves alongside the event’s needs.

Best Practice: Choose a customizable platform that allows you to easily update themes, images, and content as needed. Having this flexibility helps ensure that the website stays relevant and aligned with the event’s branding and goals. Platforms like eShow’s customizable website builder offer user-friendly templates that event organizers can modify on their own, providing greater control and reducing the dependency on external teams for simple updates.

5. Real-Time Updates and Communication

Events often face last-minute changes, whether it’s a schedule adjustment or a speaker replacement. An event website allows you to provide real-time updates and communicate these changes to attendees instantly. This reduces confusion and ensures that attendees have the most current information.

Best Practice: Enable a section within your event website to post important updates to attendees. You can also use the event site to manage FAQs, reducing attendee inquiries and providing a self-serve option for information.

6. Strengthen Sponsorship and Exhibitor Visibility

For sponsors and exhibitors, an event website is a great platform to showcase their presence. Many event websites include dedicated pages or sections where sponsors and exhibitors can display their logos, videos, product catalogs, or promotional content. This boosts their visibility and helps them reach a larger audience.

Example: eShow’s custom website solution allows for dedicated sponsor and exhibitor pages, giving them high visibility and better ROI. With this feature, sponsors can build awareness with attendees directly from the website, enhancing their event participation.

7. Facilitate Networking and Interaction

An event website can serve as a platform for attendees to connect with one another, speakers, and exhibitors even before the event begins. Adding features like attendee directories, discussion forums, or social networking integrations helps foster connections and enriches the overall event experience.

Best Practice: Use your event website to speaker bios, session topics, and session schedules so attendees can plan their time and meet with other participants or exhibitors.

8. Post-Event Engagement

The event website doesn’t stop being valuable after the event ends. It can be used to distribute post-event information, share content like presentations, key takeaways, and photo galleries, and future event information. This continues to engage your audience and provides added value, potentially turning attendees into long-term advocates for your future events.

Best Practice: Use the website to provide content like key takeaways, session recordings, and photos post-event. You can also drive future registrations by sharing upcoming event details and offering early-bird discounts to previous attendees.

eShow’s Custom Website Solution: Simplifying Event Management

Building an event website that checks all the boxes is no small task, but eShow’s Custom Event Website solution makes it easier for organizers to create dynamic, responsive, and SEO-optimized event websites. Here’s how eShow can help:

  • Customizable Design: Tailor the look and feel of your event website to align with your branding and messaging. From color schemes to page layouts, eShow’s platform allows for full customization.
  • SEO Optimization: Ensure your event site is discoverable online by optimizing it for search engines. eShow’s platform includes built-in SEO tools to improve visibility.
  • Mobile Responsiveness: With more attendees accessing websites via mobile devices, eShow ensures your event website is fully responsive and accessible on all devices.
  • Real-Time Updates: Post updates and changes directly to your event website to keep attendees informed of the latest developments in real-time.

The Essential Role of an Event Website

An event website is far more than just a landing page. It’s a powerful tool that serves as the central hub for event information, marketing, registration, and post-event engagement. By offering a seamless experience for attendees and providing a platform to share information about sponsors, exhibitors, and speakers, an event website plays a critical role in ensuring event success.

With eShow’s custom website solutions, event organizers can build an engaging, fully integrated, and SEO-optimized website that enhances the attendee experience and streamlines event management.To learn more about how eShow can help you create a custom event website, book a demo.

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