Event Statistics & Trends

In an industry where every percentage point represents millions of dollars or is indicative of a developing trend, ACTE reported that "buyer" attendance at the Conference reached 52% corporate buyer representation by company. This reflects a growing reliance by ACTE’s buyer membership on the association's neutral education platform.

ACTE attributes the increase of corporate representatives to several factors. These include a stronger emphasis on buyer-oriented educational sessions, attracting a greater number of corporate authorities as faculty, and always striving to include a corporate analysis of any new developments.

ACTE's growing presence in Russia, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and India during the past few years is certainly reflected in this year's attendance. Delegates from Russia and Croatia helped boost the corporate percentage this year, as did a strong contingent from the Middle East and Africa.