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MARITZ ACQUIRES CONVENTION DATA SERVICES (CDS) FROM FREEMAN

July 8, 2024

ST. LOUIS (July 8, 2024) – Maritz, a leader in meetings and event management, acquired Convention Data Services (CDS), a registration, on-site and lead services partner for top trade shows and association events on July 1 from Freeman.

Convention Data Services Becomes Strategic Full-Service Registration and Integration Partner for Informa Markets’ North American Event Portfolio

April 25, 2024

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 25, 2024 / Convention Data Services (CDS) announces Informa Markets, the world’s leading B2B event organizer, has selected CDS as their official vendor for full-service registration, integrations and lead management services for all events under the North American portfolio. The partnership, which launched in January, has already been fruitful, with first quarter events already showing improved registration wait times.

Messe Frankfurt selects Convention Data Services for Full-Service Registration, Contact Center, and Lead Management Services for The Clean Show for 2025 and 2027

April 2, 2024

Messe Frankfurt has selected Convention Data Services (CDS) to provide registration, contact center, and lead management services for 2025 and 2027 for their biennial event, The Clean Show.

MHI Inks Renewal Deal with Convention Data Services for Registration, Integrations, Session Tracking, Contact Center, and Lead Management Services for 5 Years from 2024-2028

October 10, 2023

MHI has extended its partnership with Convention Data Services (CDS) for five years from 2024 to 2028. CDS will provide full-service registration, integrations, session tracking, contact center, and lead management services for their biennial industry-leading events, MODEX and ProMat.

3 Women Share How CDS Fosters a Culture of Equality, Growth and Advancement

July 27, 2023

By investing in its people, Convention Data Services is creating an environment where team members can apply their skills, reach outside of their comfort zones and advance their careers. Built In spoke with three women team members to learn more.

CDS Makes Updates to Executive Leadership Team

June 20, 2023

Convention Data Services (CDS) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Casey McMullen as Vice President of Innovation and Technology and the promotions of Ken Ferreira to Vice President of Client Solutions and Kathy Tracey to Vice President of Client Success. In their new executive roles, Ken Ferreira and Kathy Tracey will lead CDS’ Sales Department in its transition to a Customer Success model.

IAAPA selects Convention Data Services for Registration, Lead Management, Integrations and Contact Center Services for 2023

May 24, 2023

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has selected Convention Data Services (CDS) to provide registration, lead management, integrations and contact center services for the 2023 editions of IAAPA Expo and IAAPA Expo Europe.

National Safety Council Inks Renewal Deal with Convention Data Services for Registration, Integrations, Attendee Lists, Contact Center and Lead Management Services for 4 Years from 2023-2026

April 11, 2023

The National Safety Council (NSC) has extended its partnership with Convention Data Services (CDS) for four years from 2023 to 2026. CDS will provide full-service registration, integrations, attendee lists, contact center and lead management services for the NSC Spring Safety Conference & Expo as well as the NSC Safety Congress & Expo, the largest annual event for safety, health and environmental professionals featuring more than 800 exhibiting companies.

American Clean Power Association Extends Partnership with Convention Data Services for Registration, Integrations, Contact Center Services, and Lead Management Services for 3 Years from 2023-2025

March 7, 2023

The American Clean Power Association has extended its partnership with Convention Data Services (CDS) for three years from the start of 2023 to December 2025. CDS will provide full-service registration, integrations, contact center services, and lead management services for their CLEANPOWER Conference and Exhibition as well as self-service registration for their smaller meetings.

Convention Data Services Inks Deal with The Toy Association for Registration, Lead Management, Integrations, and Contact Center Services from 2023–2025

February 7, 2023

The Toy Association has selected Convention Data Services (CDS) to provide registration, lead management, integrations and contact center services for Toy Fair for three years from 2023 to 2025.

The American Sportfishing Association Selects Convention Data Services for Registration, Integrations, Lead Management, and Contact Center Services for 4 Years From 2023 to 2026

January 10, 2023

The American Sportfishing Association has selected Convention Data Services (CDS) to provide full-service registration, integrations, lead management, and contact center services for 4 years from 2023 to 2026 for their annual event, International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST).

AAO Selects Convention Data Services for Registration, Integrations, Lead Management, and Contact Center Services for 3 Years From 2023 to 2025

December 6, 2022

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has extended its partnership with Convention Data Services (CDS) for three years through 2025. CDS will provide full-service registration, integrations, lead management, and contact center services for their Annual Session and Winter Conference, as well as self-service registration for their smaller meetings.

ASCRS Selects Convention Data Services for Registration, Integrations, Lead Management, and Contact Center Services for 5 Years From 2023 to 2027

November 1, 2022

The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) has extended its partnership with Convention Data Services (CDS) for five years through 2027. CDS will provide full-service registration, integrations, lead management, and contact center services for the ASCRS Annual Meeting, as well as self-service registration for their smaller meetings.

IPC Extends Partnership with Convention Data Services for Five Years through 2029

October 4, 2022

IPC International, Inc. (IPC) has renewed its partnership with Convention Data Services (CDS) for five years from 2025 to 2029. CDS will provide full-service registration, integrations, lead management, sessions and access control, and contact center services, as well as self-service registration for their smaller events.

PMMI Renews Partnership with Convention Data Services for Registration, Integrations, Lead Management, and Contact Center Services for Five Years from 2023 to 2028

September 6, 2022

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has extended its partnership with Convention Data Services (CDS) for five years from 2023 to 2028. CDS will provide full service registration, lead management, integrations, data analytics, and contact center services for their PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows.

Convention Data Services Inks Multi-show Deal with Clarion Events North America for Registration, Lead Management, Integrations, and Contact Center Services from 2023–2025

August 2, 2022

Clarion Events North America has selected Convention Data Services (CDS) to provide registration, lead management, integrations, and contact center services for nearly 30 shows annually for three years from 2023 to 2025.

International Housewares Association Taps Convention Data Services for Registration, Lead Management, Integrations and Other Services for The Inspired Home Show

July 12, 2022

The International Housewares Association (IHA) has selected Convention Data Services (CDS) to provide registration, lead management, integrations, data analytics, contact center services and other automated tools for its annual event, The Inspired Home Show, from 2023 to 2025.

Case Studies

IMTS Strives To Reduce Registration Footprint

July 18, 2019

Reduce the registration footprint and delight attendees with tech-forward, onsite check-in methods. Discover how one event was able to quickly and easily move 129,000 through registration and onto the show floor using Reg Stands.

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Geo Attendance Map Offers a Worldwide View of Audience

May 7, 2019

Where in the world are your attendees? Find out how an event leveraged Geo Attendance Map to increase onsite booth traffic, engage attendees, and create sponsorship opportunities.

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Access Intelligence Seeks to Understand Event Data

March 20, 2019

Discover how one event increased revenue over 10% by using Data Sense® business intelligence.

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Las Vegas Market Seeks Alert Feature for Exhibitors

March 3, 2019

Keep exhibitors happy by offering solutions that maximize their ROI. Learn how we partnered with one event to develop a lead retrieval feature that provided booth staff with a constant stream of marketing and sales opportunities.

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FETC Meets Session Tracking Challenges

February 6, 2019

600+ sessions, 5,000+ attendees, 4 days, 1 event. Find out how one event mastered the art of session tracking.

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“PLASTICS has a strong focus on innovation and technology to create connections and showcase our industry. We believe CDS’ innovative and flexible approach will best meet the needs of our members, exhibitors and event attendees.”

Phyllis Hortie, Senior Director of Tradeshow Service

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In The News

MARITZ ACQUIRES CONVENTION DATA SERVICES (CDS) FROM FREEMAN

Convention Data Services Becomes Strategic Full-Service Registration and Integration Partner for Informa Markets’ North American Event Portfolio

Messe Frankfurt selects Convention Data Services for Full-Service Registration, Contact Center, and Lead Management Services for The Clean Show for 2025 and 2027

MHI Inks Renewal Deal with Convention Data Services for Registration, Integrations, Session Tracking, Contact Center, and Lead Management Services for 5 Years from 2024-2028

3 Women Share How CDS Fosters a Culture of Equality, Growth and Advancement

CDS Makes Updates to Executive Leadership Team

IAAPA selects Convention Data Services for Registration, Lead Management, Integrations and Contact Center Services for 2023

National Safety Council Inks Renewal Deal with Convention Data Services for Registration, Integrations, Attendee Lists, Contact Center and Lead Management Services for 4 Years from 2023-2026

American Clean Power Association Extends Partnership with Convention Data Services for Registration, Integrations, Contact Center Services, and Lead Management Services for 3 Years from 2023-2025

Convention Data Services Inks Deal with The Toy Association for Registration, Lead Management, Integrations, and Contact Center Services from 2023–2025

The American Sportfishing Association Selects Convention Data Services for Registration, Integrations, Lead Management, and Contact Center Services for 4 Years From 2023 to 2026

AAO Selects Convention Data Services for Registration, Integrations, Lead Management, and Contact Center Services for 3 Years From 2023 to 2025

ASCRS Selects Convention Data Services for Registration, Integrations, Lead Management, and Contact Center Services for 5 Years From 2023 to 2027

IPC Extends Partnership with Convention Data Services for Five Years through 2029

PMMI Renews Partnership with Convention Data Services for Registration, Integrations, Lead Management, and Contact Center Services for Five Years from 2023 to 2028

Convention Data Services Inks Multi-show Deal with Clarion Events North America for Registration, Lead Management, Integrations, and Contact Center Services from 2023–2025

International Housewares Association Taps Convention Data Services for Registration, Lead Management, Integrations and Other Services for The Inspired Home Show

Case Studies

IMTS Strives To Reduce Registration Footprint

Geo Attendance Map Offers a Worldwide View of Audience

Access Intelligence Seeks to Understand Event Data

Las Vegas Market Seeks Alert Feature for Exhibitors

FETC Meets Session Tracking Challenges