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Before Conference

How to Get the ILA Berlin 2026 Attendee List

ILA Berlin 2026 runs June 10–14 at Berlin ExpoCenter Airport in Schönefeld. It's the largest aerospace trade fair in the EU — and one of the more interesting shows to prospect around, because the audience is unusually concentrated with defense procurement officials, government delegations.

6 min read · Pinned For You Team
Before Conference

How to Get the Interpack 2026 Attendee List

Interpack 2026 runs May 7–13 at Messe Düsseldorf. Over 170,000 professionals are expected — procurement managers, packaging engineers, operations directors, and C-suite buyers from food, beverage, pharma, and industrial manufacturing.

3 min read · Pinned For You Team
ROI & Strategy

Conference Networking Software Compared: Popl, Vendelux, PinnedForYou and What Actually Helps Exhibitors Book Meetings

Conference networking tools solve different problems at different stages of the event. Popl captures contacts on the show floor. Vendelux helps large teams decide which events to attend. Organizer apps like Brella match attendees inside the event app. Pinned For You covers the full cycle.

10 min read · Pinned For You Team
Before Conference

How to Prepare for a Business Conference (And Actually Book Meetings Worth Your Time)

Conference prep isn't about logistics. It's about knowing who's going to be in that room before you get there, filtering for the people who actually match your ICP, and booking meetings with them before the doors open. Aim for at least 5 pre-booked meetings per show day. That's the benchmark that se

3 min read · Savanna Vranjes
ROI & Strategy

How to Calculate Conference ROI (And Whether the Event Was Worth It)

8 min read · Pinned For You Team
After Conference

Conference Follow-Up Email Templates That Actually Get Responses (Not Just Opens)

Most people send a follow-up email after a conference. Almost nobody gets a reply. The gap isn't effort. It's that 90% of post-conference emails sound identical — "Great meeting you at [event], would love to stay in touch!" — and the person on the other end has 40 of them in their inbox.

5 min read · Pinned For You Team
After Conference

7 Follow-Up Email Templates That Actually Get Responses

Most follow-up emails fail because they're forgettable. These 7 templates are designed to stand out, provide value, and get replies—even from busy executives.

6 min read · Pinned For You Team
During Conference

Maximize Every Moment: 2 Conference Networking Tips Most People Miss

Your conference ticket is expensive. Every meal and every session is a networking opportunity—but most people waste them by sticking with familiar faces.

4 min read · Pinned For You Team
During Conference

How to Secure Key Meetings at Your Next Conference

Key meetings aren't the result of luck or charisma. They're the result of intentional design — before, during, and after the event.

7 min read · Pinned For You Team
During Conference

Trade Show Networking 101: Smart Hacks for Startup Teams

Trade shows are either a growth shortcut or an expensive brand exercise. Learn how to network smarter without turning your team into pitch robots.

8 min read · Pinned For You Team

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