The document discusses a 2014 conference for the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) Zone 5 that focused on how technology and digital marketing can help fairs. It provides examples of how fairs can use digital marketing like websites, email, social media, and mobile to sell more tickets, grow their audience, and increase sponsor value before, during, and after events. The document emphasizes starting with defined goals, focusing on the growing importance of mobile, analyzing important data, and using digital marketing to complement other efforts.