Seminars on the Tradeshow floor
A variety of stages presenting everything from cooking demos, to product giveaways, to tastings were a wonderful new addition to the Tradeshow floor.
One of the most successful and fun-filled events we will “simply remember” was the Wednesday morning opener, My Favorite Things, which joined Sasha Souza, Jack Milan, and Emily Ellyn together on stage showcasing some of the unique, not-to-miss product finds being displayed by vendors. A swag bag for the first 400 people filled with products and coupons, plus over $10,000 in giveaways capped a well-attended and high energy showcase. My Favorite Things is bound to become an annual event!
In addition, on the headliner stage Simon Majumdar offered an across the world culinary demonstration; David Beahm brought his Design Experience Live; and the Too Hot Tamales captivated attendees recounting some hot, haute times.
The Ignite Stage helped to deepen an understanding of business operations and processes, including the “Let’s Talk” series featuring a round robin of presenters discussing everything from business exit plans to social media, event staffing to campus catering.
The Inspire Stage, a more design-focused arena, showed food as décor, new innovations for fire and ice buffets, and tech apps for wedding companies.
Finally, the Tasting Bar encouraged attendees to sit down, listen to the speaker of the moment, and then also taste the featured products, including tea, microgreens, chocolate, grains, beer cocktails, and other delightful flavors.
Simon Majumdar
Jack Milan, Sasha Souza, Emily Ellyn on stage at My Favorite Things, the ultimate product showcase on the Tradeshow floor
Swag bags were distributed to the first 400 people who showed up for My Favorite Things
Jeff Selden’s beer cocktails class at the Tasting Bar was a rousing success
The Too Hot Tamales cooked for attendees on the Headliner stage to close the show
