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Events Industry M&A Is Red Hot: What Does It Mean?
CHICAGO — M&A activity is heating up in the live events industry, with some of the industry’s largest deals taking place within a two-month window. But what does all the activity mean for the professionals working in the industry? Trade Show Executive (TSE) breaks down what deals have been made so…
Hardwired for Events: A Q&A with Lochlainn Byrne
NEW YORK CITY — Rozie Synopsis, an AI-powered platform that provides event knowledge amplification and exhibitor lead activation, is helping organizers drive exhibitor and attendee ROI and retention, and supercharge profit. Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) Young Professionals Corner spoke with…
SEMA Fest 2026 Announces Rock Lineup
SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) has announced a rock-heavy 2026 lineup for SEMA Fest, with The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World, 311, and The Alive set to play Friday, Nov. 6, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Rock lineup closes SEMA Week SEMA Fest serves as the public-facing close to…
Founder Q&A: Solome Tibebu Talks Inspiration through Acquisition Integration
CHICAGO — What happens when you combine a deep-rooted understanding of a community with the expertise that comes from years in consulting, funding and technology spaces, and a need for connection? For Solome Tibebu, that combination resulted in her founding Behavioral Health Tech. During COVID,…
Restaurant Events, LLC., Announces the Launch of the Carolinas Restaurant Show
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Restaurant Events, LLC., announced the launch of the Carolinas Restaurant Show. This annual event will serve the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industries in North and South Carolina, and the surrounding region, and debut June 16-17, 2027, at the Charlotte Convention…
Remembering Paul Streeter: A life in exhibitions
The international exhibitions and events industry has lost a true gentleman with the passing of Paul Streeter on 3 July 2026. Over the course of a career that spanned more than five decades, Paul led many exhibition centres and created and managed many events. His career began in sales with…
NOWIE partners with UN Women UK on 2026 Big Survey
NOWIE, The Network of Women in Events CIC, has partnered with UN Women UKon this year’s Big Survey. The annual survey gathers responses from events professionals on gender equality, workplace policies, career satisfaction, and experiences of sexual harassment and assault. NOWIE said this year’s…
Creative Catering Moments of 2026 We Love—So Far
From alfresco garden salad swings to an iconic wax-dipping spirits activation station, here are some of our favorite curated food and beverage ideas from the first six months of 2026.
UN Women UK Joins NOWIE To Collaborate On Research Project
NOWIE, The Network of Women in Events CIC, has announced a new collaboration with UN Women UK to deliver its annual research project, The Big Survey. The Big Survey is an annual report that surveys professionals in the events sector to understand gender dynamics, policy, career satisfaction, and…
CANADA: KDays Kicks Off This Week, Vancouver Capitalizing on World Cup Momentum, BC CrabFest, and More
ReedPop Taps Industry Veteran Marie Browne to Lead U.S. Business
Founding team member behind New York Comic Con returns to oversee portfolio of fan events after leading growth initiatives across RX
Why Two-Way Radios Are an Essential Tool for Festivals, Concerts, and Large-Scale Events
The UK has one of the most vibrant live events industries in the world. From the legendary Glastonbury, Download, Reading and many other festivals to local food and drink festivals, concerts and sporting events. Each year, millions of people attend large scale events but don’t understand the…
US: Newly Opened Obama Presidential Center to Host WNBA Events, For You Fest, MKG's Promotion, and More
ITB India 2026: India’s Premier B2B Travel Trade Exhibition Returns to Mumbai
ITB India 2026 Overview ITB India 2026 is one of the most anticipated business-to-business travel trade exhibitions in South Asia, bringing together the global travel and tourism industry under one roof. Scheduled to take place from 2 September to 4 September 2026 at the Jio World Convention…
Industry Expert Jay Menashe to Host Event Experience Experts Podcast
Weekly Series to Spotlight Industry Leaders Evolving Experiential Marketing Events Submitted by Deborah Cox, Exhibitus Atlanta, Georgia – 07 July 2026 – Exhibitus today announced the sponsorship of Event Experience Experts, a new podcast hosted by event industry expert, Jay Menashe. Menashe’s…
ESSA announces the new Board following the 2026 AGM
The Event Supplier and Services Association is delighted to announce its new Board line up following its 2026 Annual General Meeting, who will help guide the association’s work over the year ahead. The ESSA Board is made up of elected representatives from across the event supplier and services…
Messe Stuttgart hosts a over 1m visitors during past financial year with more international expansion planned
Despite a difficult economic climate, Messe Stuttgart is reporting a successful close to the 2025 financial year, having organised 39 of its own events and hosted 20 guest events over the period. These events attracted a total of 16,030 exhibitors and 1,064,518 visitors. Turnover of €134.6m was an…
Automate 2026 Breaks Attendance Records as Demand for Robotics, AI, and Automation Grows
North America’s largest robotics and automation event brought together humans and humanoids to explore the future of automation.
Legends Global Names Live Entertainment VPs
Legends Global has appointed Tom Alexander and Jenn Sonick vice presidents of live entertainment. Alexander and Sonick will join the company’s central content and booking team. The team works with promoters to book concerts, family shows, entertainment events, and live sporting events across…
DVCon India 2026: Complete Guide to India’s Premier Design & Verification Conference
DVCon India 2026 is one of India’s most prestigious conferences dedicated to electronic system design, semiconductor verification, integrated circuit (IC) development, and Electronic Design Automation (EDA). The 9th edition of DVCon India 2026 will take place from 1st September to 3rd September…