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follow-up tactics. Also ask for reminders of any steps you were planning to take but overlooked. The same debriefing is valuable at the end of the show. What new exhibitors, products and services were discov- ered? What industry trends were discussed? What new or improved strategies have arisen? Bonus tip: Distribute your chatbot’s summary to col- Smart use of AI programs can maximize the return achieved from the time and money spent attending a show. Chatbots can analyze new information and capsulize input from exhibitors and colleagues in ways that supercharge your business activities. leagues back at the office. From Stamina To Strategy “Trade shows used to reward stamina and walking the miles,” said Heffernan. “Now they reward strategy. Your time on the floor is your capital, and AI helps you allocate that capital intentionally, by prioritizing the conversations and industry insights that are going to matter the most to your business.” Your Menu Of AI Programs There’s no single “best” AI program for getting the most from a trade show. Much depends on user familiarity and specific needs. Here’s a rundown of the most popular chatbots: Microsoft Copilot ( https://copilot.microsoft.com ): Ana- lyzes trade show notes on the fly. Its integration with Word and Excel makes it a breeze to use. ChatGPT ( https://chatgpt.com ): Proven performer when it comes to turning transcripts into insights and deci- sions. Its popularity means you can easily share usage tips with others at the show. Gemini ( https://gemini.google.com ): Good at organiz- ing large volumes of notes. Integration with Google Work- space makes it a natural choice for people using Google Docs and Sheets. Claude ( https://claude.ai ): Expert at deep-dive analysis of lengthy transcript sets from multiple vendors. Grok ( https://grok.x.ai ): For brainstorming the implica- tions of new information in light of larger industry perspec- tives. Takes a user-friendly, conversational approach. Perplexity AI ( https://www.perplexity.ai ): For fact- checking vendor claims and tracking down customer ex- perience reports. Plaud Note ( https://www.plaud.ai ): For recording ex- hibitor discussions and instantly analyzing self-generated transcriptions. This credit-card sized device clips on the back of your smart phone.
CORRUGATED REPLACEMENTS, INC. www.corrugatedparts.com
Corrugated Replacements, Inc. is a production powerhouse that manufactures high quality machine parts and replace- ment parts for the corrugated and paperboard converting industries. CRI can redesign, engineer, and manufacture any part while providing a rapid turn-around rate, keeping machines running at their peak performance and limiting down time.
C.U.E., INC. www.AnvilCovers.com
Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature construction of solid steel back- ing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor- Lock anvil covers, and urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.
EMBA www.embausa.com
The EMBA group supports a complete line of corrugated converting machinery for the worldwide market. EMBA’s Quick Set technology enables the highest productivity across a broad range of converting equipment, from mini to super jumbo. EMBA also includes the McKinley jumbo line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters as well as ser- vice, rebuilds and upgrades for both EMBA and McKinley.
EAGLEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies offers trusted cleaning technolo- gies for the world’s best printers and converters. Solutions include the award winning Sitexco+ Anilox Laser System, the Nanovis Parts Washing System, the Sitexco L10 Label System, the innovative Sanilox™ System or Alphasonics solutions. We also offer Xpress™ mobile cleaning service at your facility or ours. ESKO www.esko.com ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg are the most trusted names in CAD/CAM solutions. Esko’s ArtiosCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. Esko’s Kongsberg series of tables brings you reliable, outstanding quality for sample- making and short run production.
DOMINO www.dominodigitalprinting.com
Phillip M. Perry is an award-win- ning freelance writer and a regu- lar contributor to Board Converting News. His byline has appeared over 3,000 times in the nation’s business press. He can be reached at linkedin. com/in/phillipmperry/.
Domino is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions. Celebrating its 44th year, Domino is headquartered in the UK and North America headquarters are Illinois. Domino has 25 subsid- iaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 2,900 employees worldwide .
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