Episode 135

Ep 135 - The Transformation of Hybrid Events & Sponsorships - with Jen Kerhin

Hybrid Events are transforming and growing...and they're the future! Think you know all about them, just think again. Discussing this important topic and giving tremendous insights is Jen Kerhin, CEO of SB Expos and Events.

Jen has more than 20 years of experience working with association tradeshows Jennifer has a certification in exhibition management (CEM), certification in meeting planning, CMP, an MBA from the Johns Hopkins University, and substantial executive-level association experience. She founded SB Expos and Event s to support the mission of associations by increasing their non-dues revenue through exhibits, sponsorships, and advertising.

We discuss...

  • How are virtual expos working?
  • What does a hybrid event look like?
  • How Hybrid events are making a complete Transformation
  • What new opportunities exist for Sponsors
  • And much more!

Jen's top takeaways:

  • Event technology is transforming into integrated platforms that can handle registration, speakers, expo, in-person and virtual speakers, and LMS.
  • Hybrid expos work best with in-person exhibits and virtual advertising or thought leadership sponsorships.

Contact Jen and SB Expos and Events:

Website - discoversb.com

Email - info@discoversb.com

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Jim Cermak

Jim Cermak - Trade Show Trainer, Podcast Host & Founder of Trade Show University - has over 30 years of marketing, coaching and training experience. Plus he has planned, exhibited and attended hundreds of trade shows. He knows how to get businesses More Leads, More Sales and Better ROI at their shows, conferences and events. Go grab a spot on his calendar to see what he can do for you: https://calendly.com/tradeshowu