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APEX Glossary
The glossary of the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry
Do you know podium from lectern? Lavaliere microphone from handheld? Search this glossary of more than 1,400 terms, acronyms, and abbreviations and save yourself time, money, and trouble.
This glossary was developed by the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry through the Accepted Practices Exchange.
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