When trade shows resume, would you:
When trade shows and conferences do resume, almost all of the respondents indicated that they would wear a mask, agree to social distancing, agree to a temperature check and sign a disclaimer waiver when registering to attend in person. However, it was mixed as to whether respondents would expect medical personnel on site.
“Trade shows will look and feel a bit different in the age of COVID-19, but it is reassuring to see that a vast majority of survey respondents expect and are willing to work with event hosts to create a safe environment. People are eager to get our society back on track. The responses show that prospective attendees are hyper-aware of the need to move forward safely and to be smart about how we resume these events that are so valuable to associations and industries. While the proliferation of video services somewhat fills the gap, there is nothing quite like the in-person experience that trade shows and conventions offer when you’re trying to do business or exchange new ideas—both of which will be key as we get our industry on the road to recovery.”
—Cecil Staton, president/CEO, AAHOA