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"A few years ago, someone else's job was to worry about security. Nowadays, the safety and security of our audiences is an integral design consideration."
— Michael J. Wohlitz, senior vice president, event services, Freeman

2
"Shows have increased their talk about security, but many are relatively lax in their actual follow-through."
— Nicole Genarella, executive vice president, sales and marketing, 3D Exhibits Inc.

3
"Since the Las Vegas incident, I still walk into convention centers without being asked for a badge or ID."
— Marc Crosier, trade show and event manager, Heidelberg Engineering Inc.

4
"I've noticed subtle differences in security measures. We're asked to show IDs more often, and badges can no longer be picked up as a batch."
—Janice Breuer, CTSM, trade show specialist, FFF Enterprises Inc.

5
"Venues must take a proactive approach to safety rather than learning from mistakes after they happen."
— Michael Rigby, president, PosterGarden

6
"Besides noting evacuation routes, I emphasize a 'see something, say something' message during staff training."
—Kelly Noonan, global event marketing manager, Tate & Lyle plc

7
"Security is always on my mind. In an emergency, our guests look to us for direction."
—Marianne van Zeeland, CTSM, senior trade show and event manager, Genomic Health Inc.

8
"Metal detectors may be in place during show hours, but there's no such security in place during move in or move out."
—Bob McGrath, event marketing manager, Dish Network LLC

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"We've seen a greater presence of plainclothes Pinkertons and similar personnel at experiential events. Security scans and bag searches are now more common."
— Robert Williams, vice president, brand experiences, 1220 Exhibits Inc.
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"I hope new security measures are kept secret. We don't want to give anyone inside information that could help them circumvent those measures."
— Karen Burns, portfolio manager, professional associations, affinity partnerships, GEICO