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What's New in Event Venues: Large-Scale Sustainability Projects, Wellness Technology, and More
BizBash rounds up the latest news from hotels, convention centers, meeting spaces, restaurants, and other event venues around the world.
Call for Entries: 14th Annual BizBash Event Experience Awards Are Open
Explore new categories and submit by Oct. 1—because your work deserves to be celebrated.
CANADA: UFest Edmonton Ukrainian Festival, Festival Franco-Ontarien, Rendez-vous Canada, and More
US: New Riverwalk Dining Destination in Chicago, Coach K to Keynote AAPEX, Jazz in the Clouds in New York, and More
Rock ‘n’ (Spring) Roll? How This Hospitality Group Is Rethinking Concert Menus
This summer, Liberty Oak View Entertainment is taking F&B inspiration from the musical acts performing at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium.
7 Tips for Producing Great Events on Tight Timelines
From ruthless prioritization and brutal honesty to quick decision-making and strong vendor partnerships, event profs share how they pull it off when time isn’t on their side.
Industry Innovators 2026: Jasmine Elliott
Returning to Nielsen as director of events and experiences, following her time at Pinterest, allows Elliott to bring together years of experience across both technology and media intelligence.
Industry Innovators 2026: 10 Experiential Trailblazers Reshaping the Landscape of Brand Experiences
Meet the experiential experts revolutionizing the way brands connect with audiences.
Industry Innovators 2026: Liz Rose
For the president and COO of The T1 Agency, innovation in events is about deepening relevance and human connection.
Industry Innovators 2026: Kasim Peterson
The founder and CEO of CULTRHAUS believes experiential should do more than entertain—it should create impact.
Industry Innovators 2026: Jacqui Torti
The Miami-based experiential producer wants experiences to feel intentional and emotionally memorable, not just visually impressive.
Industry Innovators 2026: Louisa O’Connor
The managing director of Seen Presents brings the intangible aspects of a brand to life in unique, creative, and memorable ways.
Industry Innovators 2026: Matt Culverhouse
For the founder and CEO of Made Human, the sweet spot in events is where emotional connection meets commercial impact—experiences that move people, and move business forward too.
Industry Innovators 2026: Allison Barrie Rand
Walmart's head of brand experience and cultural strategy has built her career at the intersection of culture and commerce, focused on how brands can show up in meaningful ways and create real emotional value for customers.
Industry Innovators 2026: Elizabeth Craighead
The VP of experiential for Live Nation Media & Sponsorship loves the pace of the industry, the creativity behind it, and the opportunity to help create moments people remember for years afterward.
Industry Innovators 2026: Samantha Martin
The co-owner of House of XM runs brand activations, pop-ups, mobile tours, and sampling programs across Canada and the U.S.
CANADA: Destination Canada's Business Events Study, Canada Strong Pass Returns, Diner en Blanc in Calgary, and More
US: Lawn on D Opens Soon in Boston, James Beard Awards Ceremonies, Gramercy Tech's New AI Tool, and More
25 Clever Ways Brands Turned Products Into Event Decor
These experiential activations used everything from office supplies and sunglasses to mascara tubes and LEGO flowers as part of the design itself.
At Robin Hood’s 2026 Gala, New York Food Culture Took Center Stage
The nonprofit’s annual benefit proved that fighting poverty can be both deeply personal and wildly immersive.