ECCE 2024
Case Study: ECCE 2024 – A Landmark Year of Growth and Innovation
Client: IEEE Energy Conversion Conference and Expo (ECCE)
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ
Event Dates: October 18 – October 24, 2024
Overview
ECCE is the go-to international conference and expo for professionals in the electrical and electromechanical energy conversion field. Over the course of five days, engineers, researchers, and industry leaders come together to share ideas, explore innovations, and connect with peers.
For ECCE 2024, our focus was clear:
- Grow the expo and sponsorships by attracting new exhibitors and strengthening partnerships.
- Increase paper submissions to ensure the conference remained the leading platform for groundbreaking research.
- Navigate a challenging venue to create a seamless experience for attendees and exhibitors alike.
Challenges We Faced
- Expanding the Expo and Securing More Sponsorships
- The exhibit floor needed a fresh approach to attract new sponsors and create more engagement opportunities.
- We wanted to ensure exhibitors saw strong value in participating.
- Boosting Paper Submissions
- The conference thrives on high-quality research, and we aimed to encourage even more authors to contribute.
- Our goal was to set a new record in submissions by reaching new research communities and strengthening our outreach.
- Overcoming Venue Limitations
- The Phoenix Convention Center came with its own set of logistical hurdles, requiring creative solutions to maximize space and improve the exhibitor experience.
The Results
- A New Record for Paper Submissions
- Through targeted outreach, stronger engagement with research networks, and enhanced promotional efforts, we saw more paper submissions than ever before.
- This incredible response reinforced ECCE’s reputation as the premier hub for energy conversion research.
- Highest Exhibit Sales in ECCE History
- A fresh sponsorship approach opened new doors for companies to engage, leading to an increase in both exhibitor participation and sponsorship revenue.
- Exhibitors saw strong engagement, and many reported their best experience at ECCE yet.
- A Well-Executed Event Despite Venue Challenges
- By working closely with the venue, we optimized the exhibit floor, improved attendee flow, and ensured smooth logistics.
- Thoughtful planning made the event seamless for exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees.
Looking Ahead
ECCE 2024 wasn’t just a success—it was a milestone. With record-breaking paper submissions and our strongest exhibit sales yet, the conference reached new heights. More importantly, it reaffirmed ECCE’s role as the must-attend event in energy conversion. This year’s achievements set the stage for even bigger opportunities in the future, and we’re excited to continue building on this momentum.
