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Experimentation, political protests defined 2016 trade shows

Some associations tried opening events to the public, while others closed down their conferences; a few used meetings to make statements Related content Top career, management tips from CEO Update in 2016 Toy and video game fans got a peek behind the curtain of the industries' two largest U.S. trade shows this year, and that was just one change taking place at association events. The year 2016 saw the closure of two long-time association trade shows as well as the reinvention of one of ASAE's signature events. This was the year several associations took a stand against what they viewed as discriminatory laws passed in North Carolina and Tennessee. And the year began with… Read More