*Total number of exhibitors and visitors surveyed.
**The source does not specifies the exact data of field work.
The question was posed as follows: "Visitors: how do digital events compare to live events across these factors?".
Missing or exceeding percentage points might be due to rounding.
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Comparison between digital and live exhibitions by visitors worldwide 2021
According to a 2021 global survey, in-person exhibitions and trade shows were preferred over online events across **** out of the *** studied aspects. For instance, ** percent of respondents said that live events were better to make a new connection by chance or for networking. The only aspect where survey participants found that virtual events had an advantage was the cost of attending.
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UFI. (October 5, 2021). Opinions on virtual versus in-person exhibitions and trade shows according to visitors worldwide as of 2021 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 30, 2026, from /statistics/1260057/opinions-on-virtual-vs-live-trade-shows-worldwide/
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