How is a hosted buyer experience different from a trade show?
At the Enterprise Technology Exchange (ET-x), we don’t do booths, badge scans, or hopeful handshakes. We deliver ROI.
Traditional tradeshows rack up the expenses—booth construction, travel, drayage, staffing—without guaranteed meaningful engagements. In contrast, Enterprise Technology Exchange ensures that every interaction is purposeful and impactful. (and it’s easily half the cost!)
Here’s what else sets it apart:
✔ Vetted Buyers, Not Random Traffic
Every executive you meet has been carefully qualified for budget, authority, and project relevance. No more chasing lukewarm leads.
✔ Pre-Scheduled, High-Value Meetings
Enterprise Technology Exchange facilitates curated, 1:1 meetings between senior IT decision-makers and solution providers. This targeted approach ensures that both parties engage in relevant, solution-focused discussions, leading to higher conversion rates and shorter sales cycles.
✔ Quality Over Quantity
Unlike large tradeshows where meaningful conversations can be rare, Enterprise Technology Exchange prioritizes quality interactions. Our format fosters deeper connections, leading to long-term partnerships and deals.
Go Straight to ROI.
Join Enterprise Technology Exchange and discover how a focused, curated event can help you go from vetted buyers to signed deals faster.
View our Enterprise Technology Exchange vs Tradeshow comparison here.
How long has ET-x been around?
For over a decade, ET-x has been the place where connections are made—thousands of networking meetings, countless handshakes, and more exchanged business cards than we can count.
What types of companies attend?
How qualified are the attendees?
The qualified, high-level decision makers that attend ET-x are highly curated through a targeted recruitment and qualification process. We bring in high-level decision makers, not an abundance of unqualified attendees. All vetted executives receive a full participation package that includes travel, hotel accommodations, meals and registration costs.
This ensures a cost-effective and quality peer-to-peer experience for attendees – and a 100% qualified audience for participating sponsors.
In consideration for their hosted package, all end user attendees sign an agreement that stipulates the requirement of their full participation in all meetings and sessions. When a sponsor comes to ET-x, they know that they will have meaningful meetings. Sponsors’ 1:1 and group boardrooms are pre-scheduled, so they know exactly who they are meeting with
how to prepare.
Are there networking opportunities beyond the scheduled meetings?
Yes—networking is built into every part of ET-x. From receptions, breakfasts, and luncheons to golf, casino night, and awards night (where executives vote on top vendor products and presentations), you’ll have multiple touchpoints to connect with buyers.
How is ET-x different from other events?
ET-x is an exclusive, expertly facilitated forum where buyers and sellers meet in a relaxed resort setting designed for comfort, premium food, and meaningful networking. The environment fosters authentic conversations and lasting partnerships.
What sponsorship options are available?
We offer multiple sponsorship levels and work closely with each sponsor to maximize ROI. Every package includes built-in, high-quality meeting time with executives who are current or potential business partners.
What kind of companies attend ET-x?
ET-x brings together senior IT decision-makers from large enterprises across industries—finance, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, government, and more—alongside top technology solution providers. Attendees include CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, VPs, and other leaders seeking solutions in cybersecurity, cloud, AI, data analytics, and enterprise software. Sponsors range from established tech vendors to innovative startups, all looking for direct, high-quality engagement with decision-makers.
View our current and previous companies who have attendee here.