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CEIR Predict is the event that will focus on the CEIR Index Report which provides an objective measure of the annual performance of the exhibition industry, measuring year-over-year changes and a prediction out three years. Four key metrics are measured: net square feet of exhibit space sold, professional attendance, number of exhibiting companies, and total event gross revenue. CEIR Predict is the first annual conference at which experts will analyze and provide forecasts about the exhibition industry. Watch for details about the 2012 event to be announced soon!

Watch Video Highlights from CEIR Predict 2011!

In 2011, noted economists provided forecasts for the year and their outlook for the meetings and exhibitions business in 2012 and 2013. Top executives in the exhibition industry shared their operating strategies for the coming year including projected event growth, merger and acquisition strategy and planned new launches.

Who Attends and Why:

C-Level Organizer Executives in the Exhibitions and Events Industry
Attend Predict and use the valuable information to more accurately forecast and plan based on empirical data. Learn about the challenges and what the future may hold for valuations, including alternative strategies for portfolio management.

Debt Providers, Private Equity Firms, Investment Firms
Attend Predict to learn about valuations and forecasted industry performance, growth potential, and meet and have access to exhibition industry decision-makers.

Merger and Acquisition Firms
Attend Predict to learn about valuations and forecasted industry performance, growth potential, and meet and have access to exhibition industry decision-makers. Access to empirical data for making sound business decisions.

Financial and Trade Press
Attend Predict and gain access to exhibition industry leaders and come away with good sources for articles that correlate the tie between exhibitions and employment in the U.S., and how the exhibition industry impacts the U.S. economy.