The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today\nannounced a game-changing event for connecting people and companies: the\nfirst-ever, completely immersive online business aviation trade show, the\nVirtual Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (VBACE), scheduled for\nDec. 2-3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two-day event is free for members to attend and will\nincorporate many of the traditional elements of NBAA\u2019s successful live events,\nincluding virtual exhibit booths, keynote speakers, product demonstrations,\neducation sessions and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis first-of-its-kind online convention will propel the\nevent into the digital space, offering new and exciting opportunities,\u201d said\nChris Strong, NBAA senior vice president, conventions and membership. \u201cWith\nthis event, we\u2019re doing more than moving online: we\u2019re moving ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the event, exhibitors can fully engage with virtual\nshow-goers from around the world, network with visitors at their booths and\nexchange valuable contact and other information in real time. Exhibitors will\nbe able to customize their booths to best meet their specific needs. \u201cOur\npriority for this event is the marketplace, we believe we can deliver something\nspecial,\u201d Strong added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attendees will be able to connect strategically with\nexhibiting companies by product category and other quick-search criteria.\nNetworking opportunities will be plentiful, through direct person-to-person\nconnection among attendees, and dedicated subject-matter lounges. As part of\ntheir VBACE experience, attendees will also be able to fill bottomless \u201cvirtual\nbackpacks\u201d with information from exhibitors and other materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each day of the show will include inspirational keynote\nspeakers from the aviation community and beyond. VBACE will also feature a host\nof forward-looking education sessions on the most pressing industry topics,\nfrom issues facing the new entrants coming into the marketplace as a product of\nthis COVID-19 moment, to operational issues and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Access to the show will be available following the event\u2019s\nconclusion, so attendees will have ample time to continue to experience the\nbooths and education sessions, and exhibitors will have the opportunity for\nadditional exposure to new and returning customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
VBACE will be part of the NBAA GO network of virtual\nconferences the association has produced for other events, including the 2020\nMaintenance Conference, 2020 International Operators Conference and 2020\nSchedulers & Dispatchers Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n