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One of the most effective ways to engage these unique audiences is by placing a heightened focus on fostering connections across the event.  \n01  \nChallenges to Connecting Attendees and Exhibitors  \nUnderstanding the challenges that your attendees and exhibitors face before, during and after your event is something every trade show manager has struggled with.  \nMay this be managing engagement throughout the show or utilizing a well thought out follow-up procedure after the show. Without an understanding of your audience and their needs, bridging the gap between attendees and exhibitors is challenging. Here are some of the most frequently encountered hurdles to overcome, which can help improve exhibitor and attendee communication and engagement.  \n1. Maintaining Engagement  \nThe clearest barrier to overcome is keeping attendees and exhibitors actively engaged with the show at their convenience. Event management teams will need to ensure there are interactive experiences that cater to participants’ diverse interests and schedules. This can include  \nopportunities before, during, and after the show, such as press releases, email templates, and exhibitor video clips. Without it, exhibitors may miss out on potential leads due to ineffective messaging or a lack of messaging altogether. This could be a result of the attendees’ lack of interest or poor perception, leading to missed opportunities for both parties. Unless there is an easy and efficient way to plan their experience prior to the show, attendees are likely to miss an exhibitor or session they would’ve been interested in seeing.  \n2. Overcrowded Spaces  \nWhen attendees are on-site at a trade show or other industry event, they are often surrounded by a lot of activity, which can make it difficult to navigate and find their way around the show. Exhibitors experience something similar. 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Follow-Up Procedure  \nBy the time the show is over, attendees have so many business cards that it is hard for one exhibitor to stand out from another. 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