How the pandemic affected our business, what we did to sustain and
pivot. Changes we made internally going forward, and externally with
our clients. How has this affected the trade show industry, and are
hybrid in-person and virtual intimate events here to stay?

Matt Naert
Founder - Plus Studios
Pivoting to Survive in a Pandemic
About Matt Naert
Matt Naert is a 22-year veteran of the exhibits industry and is the Founder of Plus Studios. After 16 years of a successful sales career in the exhibits industry, along with an agile group of professionals, he created Plus Studios. Matt believes in using an unusual matrix of skillsets to be a true, integrated, breathing part of the creative process. Utilizing a full in-house production capabilities, service oriented company culture, and a dedication to the clients highest welfare, Plus Studios produced powerful exhibiting solutions. Favorite Quote: “Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they’re supposed to help you discover who you are.” Bernice Johnson Reagon.