With the blockbuster release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, new life has been breathed into this franchise favorite. The Star Wars movies have so many memorable characters and elements and there are endless directions …

The Special Event 2016 urged visitors to “Enjoy the Journey, Arrive at Wow,” but immediately through the exhibit hall doors, we were already WOWed. There was no shortage of creativity and excitement as the best …

After the boom of themed events that followed the release of the Great Gatsby movie in the summer of 2013, the trend is showing no signs of slowing down. This is partly because the roaring …

Credit: Sutka Visual Design The entrance to an event is a key component of the overall design. It is the attendees’ first impression of the event – and we all know how important it is …

The Special Event is the premier tradeshow and conference for event professionals. This year, the conference celebrated its 30th Anniversary and it was definitely one for the books! From a blow out party at the …

This past week we had the opportunity to attend the first ASI Show of the year. The show is the launching ground for all of the newest and hottest promotional products. We always task ourselves …

Technology is advancing so rapidly that it’s hard to keep up. The good news is that tools are becoming readily available to help make meeting planners’ and exhibitors’ jobs easier while revolutionizing the conference attendee …

For most meeting planners, the welcome reception is pivotal because it sets the tone and energy for the rest of the conference. After a long day of education sessions, I can tell you that attendees …

Long Spanish moss dripping from old Savannah trees, morning dew gently caressing the blades of grass, stone statues silently guarding the garden gloriously abundant with overgrown ivy and luscious fauna.This is the picture we painted …