PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO is the biggest gathering in North America of suppliers and manufacturers of packaging goods and services, including those for pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
Covering over 900,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the 2023 PACK EXPO Las Vegas expects over 2,000 exhibitors across four expansive halls and more than 30,000 attendees from nearly every market, eager to find solutions to current challenges.
Plan ahead and allow extra time for everything. With so much to see, navigating your way around the crowds of people can be a challenge. Below are some attendee tips for PACK EXPO Las Vegas.
Before arriving in Las Vegas spend some time conducting research on the products you are interested in. Knowledge is power and doing your research beforehand will give you an edge with the time spent at the show.
Use My Show Planner and the mobile app to create an agenda of exhibitors/products and educational sessions you want to see and attend. Identify your goals for the show. Using My Show Planner make a list of manufacturers and products you are interested in and all of the booths you want to visit. Put them in order of priority: Must Stop, Should Stop, Want To Stop. Face-to-face time with most vendors may be limited, so plan ahead and have a list of important questions you want to ask ready when you enter their booth.
Prior to getting to the show, create a "My Show Planner" account. The FREE My Show Planner enables you to find exhibitors and sessions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2023. Create a free planner to save favorite exhibitors and sessions. Get personalized recommendations based on your interests.
Features:
Keep track of all the new additions as well as old favorites
Search for products and exhibitors and view the schedule of educational sessions
Check the schedule of booth activities
Build an itinerary by adding itinerary sessions
Use the tool to contact exhibitors to schedule meetings prior to getting to Vegas
Plan routes around the show floor
PACK EXPO Las Vegas is 3 days of one-on-one discussions with experts, exhibitor-hosted seminars on breakthroughs and best practices, and lots of live demonstrations showcasing the future of packing. There will be a lot to do and see. The days will be long with lots of networking opportunities. Get plenty of rest before arriving in Las Vegas. Do not arrive worn down.
Business casual and dressing comfortably with comfortable shoes is key to an enjoyable PACK EXPO Las Vegas.
The average PACK EXPO Las Vegas attendee will clock in approximately 2 - 3 miles a day walking the exhibit space. Arrive in Las Vegas with the most comfortable walking shoes you can get (Your feet will thank you later). Wearing comfortable shoes, not new ones or heels is critical. Comfortable shoes will give you a chance to see most of what the show has to offer.
Plan Ahead, download the PACK EXPO Las Vegas Mobile App to your smartphone in advance of the show to start developing your show plans. The official 2023 PACK EXPO Las Vegas mobile app (when available) will have everything you need at your finger tips to make the most out of your PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023 experience.
Features:
Search exhibitors, products, and education sessions
Create and save a personal daily schedule
Navigate from booth to booth using the interactive map
Sync PACK EXPO Las Vegas Mobile App with My Show Planner
Attending a few In-booth product demonstrations and educational presentations is a "must do" at the PACK EXPO Las Vegas. Take advantage of these free opportunities to get to know suppliers and their products in depth, ask questions, and listen to questions that others ask. You may very well discover an innovative application for a new technology that is a perfect solution to your production challenge.
With over 1,400 exhibiting companies and attendees from all over the world, what better place to network than the 2023 PACK EXPO Las Vegas. Reach out to show exhibitors, industry leaders and peers in your industry. Attend social hours, after-parties, or other events that gives you face-to-face time with prospective clients. Use PACK EXPO Las Vegas mobile app to see a list and location of all the events. Make connections and expand your network. Exchange business cards as you network, so that you can keep in touch after the show.
You've done your homework and have your list of must-see manufacturers and products. One thing you might be glad you did, is to open your mind to new possibilities. You never know! the perfect solution to your production challenge might be right there at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Like any veteran visitor will tell you, no one comes to Vegas to spend time in their hotel room. Explore the city that never sleeps. Las Vegas is a premier hospitality destination with tons of things to do and see. Take a walk along the Strip, see a show or simply pig-out at a buffet. One or two of those is vital to having a positive show experience. Just remember, What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas.
By Day 3 you'll discover you have collected a lot of business cards and promotional items. Your work actually starts when you get back home. Follow up right away with your new connections and potential business partners to continue the momentum from the show while all the information is fresh in your head. Do not wait a month or two to make contact.
Disclaimer
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