If you want to have a successful Internet conferencing trade show exhibit, you need to learn how to tailor your trade shows to the needs of each trade show you attend. Taking the time to do research beforehand will help you understand what kind of displays and products will draw traffic to your exhibit.

Find out the size and space requirements before you construct or purchase an Internet conferencing tradeshow display case or exhibit, since many events have smaller exhibit space or design specifications. Here are some additional things to consider about creating an exciting web conferencing trade show exhibit:

1. Read the information from event organizers or contact them to find out about any rules for setting up a web conferencing trade show booth.

2. Learn about Internet conferencing trade show design and marketing by talking with industry professionals.

3. Locate companies that will create a custom web conferencing tradeshow display board and booth for you.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Learn about the rules for Internet conferencing trade show setup from event organizers

Since every web conferencing trade show is different -- and the rules for setting up a web conferencing trade show exhibit are going to be different for each one -- it's important that you contact event organizers. Learning about any rules or requirements that you as an exhibitor should know ahead of time can help ensure that your web conferencing trade show exhibit is a success.

I recommend: For a good look at the options available for exhibitors at a web conferencing trade show, check out the packages for VoiceCon, ranging from a simple 10 x 10 booth, up to to the deluxe package of a 30 x 40 booth, color ad placement in show brochures and programs, event sponsorships and more. Look at the exhibitor floor plan from Massive Technology Show to check out the location of your Internet conferencing trade show display booth to make sure that your booth design meets the tradeshow's requirements.

Choose the best web conferencing trade show exhibit and booth design by scouting past shows

You can find inspiration and locate experienced exhibit booth builders by searching for images of past web conferencing trade shows.

I recommend: Check out these views of the VoiceCon show floor on CastTV, InformationWeek and flickr. Conventions.net reports on booth designs seen at the 2006 VoiceCon in San Francisco. Cherry Pop Design Studios has designed VoiceCon show booths.

Buy a trade show exhibit booth or use web conferencing trade show rentals

There are many kinds of trade show booths you can select from for your exhibit. There are display boards, tabletop display units and those that you can customize with your company logo.

I recommend: Visit Matrex Exhibits or Absolute Exhibits for Internet conferencing trade show rentals or to buy a custom-made web conferencing portable trade show exhibit.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Hire a company to do Internet conferencing trade show setup for you if you plan to attend a lot of shows. Many of these companies will also transport your booth as well as do web conferencing trade show setup to help make traveling to different trade show events easier less stressful for you.