A trade show is a great place to discover new products, meet vendors and exchange industry information with colleagues. But travel costs are getting out of hand, and companies are scrutinizing the value of time spent away from the office. “More businesses are looking for an ROI on their trade show investment,” says Rich Vallaster, senior director of Momentive Software. “They expect attendees to come back with tangible results.”

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