NXT Events Media Group and Meister Media Worldwide Form Meister | NXT LLC
March 13, 2018
NXT Events Media Group and Meister Media Worldwide have formed Meister | NXT LLC, a new joint venture dedicated to launching events in agricultural markets.
NXT Events Media Group is the events company led by industry veterans Britton Jones and Sharon Enright.
In their extensive experience in the events industry, Jones and Enright combined have produced more than 100 award-winning, world-class events.
They also have a strong track record of creating new events, having launched 15 successful new shows in their 18 years of working together.
In more than 150 countries, Meister Media Worldwide is the leading business media and information company serving specialty agriculture markets around the world.
With prominent brands in print, digital, events, business services, and data products, Meister Media has been the trusted partner for decades in empowering agriculture to feed a growing world.
Meister | NXT will focus on producing conferences and trade shows to help the many diverse segments of agriculture realize the promise of new systems, technologies, and alliances to meet the challenges of ensuring safe, reliable, and abundant food for our expanding world.
The first event of the Meister | NXT joint venture, Growing Innovations, will debut in November 2018 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV.
The joint venture is truly a combination of complementary strengths.
“MMW is an ideal partner for NXT Events Media Group,” said Britton Jones, Chairman & CEO of NXT Events Media Group. “From the very beginning of NXT we only wanted to work on events that would have truly compelling content that convenes and engages industry leaders and help to drive business forward. We also wanted to work on events that will help to make the world a better place. With Meister Media’s decades of leadership and unsurpassed expertise in serving the needs of the worldwide agricultural markets, Growing Innovations promises to more than deliver on all of these measures.”
“Forming a joint venture with NXT was an easy decision due to their passion for the events industry and demonstrated record of success,” said Gary Fitzgerald, Chairman & CEO of Meister Media Worldwide. “Britton and Sharon share our commitment to truly serving strategic industry needs and creating events that provide unique experience and value. Together we are confident that Growing Innovations will further our company mission of empowering the business of global agriculture to grow a better world.”
Partner Voices
Overview:
The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality.
In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
Amenities:
The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.
The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience
The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need.
Gold Key Members
The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events.
OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
Sunshine Classic 2023
42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
42,000 Attendees
$108 Million in Economic Impact
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