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title: 7 types of people you meet at the CIPD Exhibition
description: How many of these people have you spotted at CIPD exhibitions? Read our list of the 7 types of people you're likely to meet at the annual CIPD exhibition!
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# [7 types of people you meet at the CIPD Exhibition](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/blog/7-types-people-meet-cipd-exhibition)

 Written by [Bob Teasdale](https://www.myhrtoolkit.com/blog/author/bob-teasdale) | Nov 4, 2021 10:11:20 AM

How many of these people have you spotted at CIPD exhibitions? The annual CIPD exhibition is one of the UK's largest HR events, welcoming a whole host of HR professionals each year.

For a rundown of the types of people you're likely to meet, take a look at our list and see how many you recognise!

## The 7 types of people you meet at the CIPD Exhibition

### 1. Buyers

The cream of the crop and everyone's holy grail. These people approach your stand, ask some questions, and then do it - they only go and buy your product. 10 out of 10!

### 2. Customers

It's always great to see people who are already using your product. You get some honest and direct feedback. It was loud too, so plenty of passers-by overheard. With enough encouragement, customers may even spread your gospel to the Browsers!

### 3. Browsers

They've had a good look and asked plenty of questions. They seem to like you, but walk away keeping their (business) cards very close to their chest. They could be confused with spies!

### 4. Collaborators

We all like to see these people. They seem to know everyone and will connect you to those that can help. 'Show fever' brings on the wheeler-dealer in everyone. What's not to like!

### 5. Trouble causers

The petty squabbles and turf wars that break out when exhibitors are held in captivity within the confines of the exhibition hall! *"You're blocking customers from seeing us"*;* "You're in our space"*;* "Your cuddly mascot is scaring people off"*.

Most of this can be distilled into: *"Wish we'd thought of that!"*

### 6. Giveaway grabbers

Like modern day hunter-gatherers, these unscrupulous delegates harvest your giveaways with no intention of engagement, let along making a purchase. Blame the organisers - they should give the delegates smaller bags or weigh them at the exit like pick and mix.

### 7. Spies

Clumsy industrial espionage with rival exhibitors sneaking a look at what you're up to. To be fair though, the reason you always recognise them is that you saw them when you were sneaking a look at their stand!

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