CEIR unveils program for Predict 2024

CEIR's Predict conference, set for 12-13 September 2024 at MGM National Harbor, focuses on future-proofing the B2B exhibition industry with insights from top futurists on economy, geopolitics, and AI.

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DALLAS – The Center for Exhibition Research (CEIR) announces the program for Predict, CEIR’s Annual Exhibition Industry Outlook Conference to be held 12-13 September 2024 at the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md.

Predict focuses on strengthening the business-to-business (B2B) exhibitions industry against changing market conditions. By combining cross-industry expert knowledge with peer insights, the program sparks innovative discussions and introduces new ideas to ensure the exhibition industry’s continued success and adaptability.

Predict’s program will feature leading futurists who will provide forward-thinking content and strategies applicable to B2B events and beyond:

• Navigating the Global Landscape: Insights on Economy, Geopolitics, and Exhibitions
  Presented by Adam Sacks, President, Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics Company
• Geopolitical Landscape and Its Impact
  Presented by Dane Chamorro, Partner, Control Risks, Head of Global Risk Analysis and Business Intelligence, Americas
• The Future of Risk
  Presented by Matt Carmichael, Senior Vice President, Ipsos Global Trends and Foresight, Editor, What the Future
• The Future of AI in Exhibitions and Events
  Presented by Noelle Russell, Leading AI Innovator and Practitioner, ounder and Chief AI Officer, AI Leadership Institute
• Decoding the AI Revolution: Artificial Intelligence Today and Tomorrow
  Presented by Sean Watson, Futurist and Senior Vice President of Special Projects, Trend Hunter
• Navigating the Election Impact: A Trade Show Organizers’ Guide to Preparing for 2024’s Uncertainties
  Presented by Clifford Young, Ph.D., President, U.S. Public Affairs, Ipsos
• A Look Back and The Road Ahead: Unveiling Insights for Tomorrow’s World
  Presented by Dr. Sam Potolicchio, President, Preparing Global Leaders Forum, Founding Executive Director, Center for Global Leadership at American Councils

In addition, attendees can take full advantage of their time at Predict by participating in the AI Innovation Masterclass the day prior, on 11 September also at the MGM National Harbor. This dynamic, full day program will empower attendees to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) effectively. Led by renowned futurist Jeremy Gutsche and powered by Trend Hunter GPT, this program promises an immersive learning experience tailored to fuel attendees’ journeys towards AI-driven success. At the core of this masterclass is the aim to demystify AI and equip participants with strategic insights to accelerate innovation in alignment with organizational objectives.

MATSO organizers are invited to pre-register for the MATSO Meet Up that will take place the morning of Predict Day 1, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 12 September. This is an informal meet up in an open forum setting to come together in shared discussions on various topics that are top of mind for MATSO organizers.

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