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Narwal Unveils Flow 2 White - A Quiet Luxury Colorway Made to Blend Into Modern Living Spaces
Where Function Meets Aesthetics, Narwal Flow 2 White Merges Flagship-Grade Cleaning with Detail-Driven Design NEW YORK, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Narwal, a global leader in smart home cleaning, today unveiled the Narwal Flow 2 White – a new, distinct colorway of its 2026 flagship robot...
Airties to Acquire Aprecomm to Accelerate Growth in Emerging Markets & Expand Portfolio of AI-Driven Connectivity Experience Management Solutions to ISPs
Product synergies in AI-driven connectivity experience management solutions and R&D strengthen Airties' leadership position empowering broadband operators to improve Quality of Experience and unlock new revenue streams Accelerates expansion into high-growth broadband markets including...
RTX's Collins Aerospace opens UK Engineering Center of Excellence to advance next-generation aircraft systems
Modular and scalable test facility drives innovation for electric thrust reverser actuation systems WOLVERHAMPTON, England, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, announced today its Engineering Center of Excellence in Wolverhampton, U.K. is fully...
Smardt Names Sandeep Nair Chief Executive Officer; Albert Yam Transitions to Board
DORVAL, QC, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Smardt, a pioneer and global leader in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology, today announced the appointment of Sandeep Nair as Chief Executive Officer. Sandeep takes the helm as Smardt extends its oil-free heritage into a broader portfolio of...
How Oatly Built a B2B Event Inspired by its Strategic Beverage Trends Content
As beverage culture explodes, Oatly is ensuring it’s not only a key ingredient within the conversation and the concoctions, but that it’s also leading them. With the goal of creating “the Davos of beverage,” Oatly’s recent AFTERTASTE event in New York City immersed 300 leaders, operators,…
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How This Health Food Brand Made Probiotics Feel Anything But Clinical
To celebrate National Kefir Day, Lifeway transformed product sampling into an immersive guest experience with colorful design, custom smoothies, and hands-on activities.
Robert Kenward and Disrupt Talent join forces in new venture
Recruitment specialist Robert Kenward has joined forces with Disrupt Talent to launch a new venture – Disrupt Search. Disrupt Search is a division of Disrupt Talent and a search feature for executive-level roles in the events industry. Kenward, who has 25 years of experience in events and…
How Trade Show Lightbox Displays Can Help Small Exhibitors Improve Booth Visibility
Guest article by Joyce at Frame Plus. Trade show floors are busy places. A small exhibitor may be competing for attention next to larger booths, louder demos, hanging signs, product samples, and fast-moving aisle traffic. In that setting, visibility is not only about having a bigger booth. It is…
These Future-Ready Innovations Are Shaping Events
If you attended Expo! Expo! last December, you left with innovative frameworks, fresh language for ideas and a renewed sense of what’s possible for your show. If you weren’t able to make it, this blog series is your chance to catch up on the conversations that are still shaping how organizers think…
JAPAN BUILD Osaka 2026: Japan’s Premier Building and Construction Exhibition Returns to Osaka
JAPAN BUILD Osaka 2026 to Showcase the Future of Construction Industry JAPAN BUILD Osaka 2026 will be held from 26 August to 28 August 2026 at INTEX Osaka. Recognized as one of Japan’s leading international trade shows for the building, construction, and housing industries, JAPAN BUILD Osaka 2026…
Lime Venue Portfolio Expands UK Reach with Manchester United
Lime Venue Portfolio has announced a new relationship with Manchester United, further strengthening its collection of major UK event venues and reflecting the continued strength and growth of Manchester’s business events industry. The new relationship means Lime Venue Portfolio will operate United…
The Global Event Tech Summit 2026 reveals the Call for Innovation Winners
The events industry moves fast. New technology promises to solve old problems, but knowing what’s worth your attention and what’s noise is another matter entirely. That’s exactly why we launched the Call for Innovation ahead of the International Confex Global Event Tech Summit 2026. We wanted to…
Olympia Events appoints new Event Operations Director
Olympia Events, has announced the appointment of Carlo Zoccali as its new Event Operations Director. Zoccali brings over 20 years of industry experience across the events, venues, exhibitions, conferences and sports sectors. He has held several senior commercial and operational leadership roles…
Global Destination Report 2026 reveals resilient events sector facing mounting pressures
– Competitiveness increasingly driven by value, connectivity, policy, and impact – London, 07 July 2026 – The Business of Events (TBOE), in partnership with VisitScotland Business Events, has launched its Global Destination Report 2026, revealing destination competitiveness is increasingly being…
RX announces leadership change in France
Global event organiser RX has announced that Michel Filzi, president of RX France, will retire early next year after 27 years with the company. Filzi has led the France business for the past 12 years, overseeing a portfolio of over 30 events and guiding the organisation through a period of…
TSNN Analysis: 7 Top Trends for U.S. Exhibition Industry Culled from New UFI Data
The latest UFI data indicates U.S. trade show organizers are holding steady or showing growth but are closely watching the economy for potential disruptions.
Togather acquires Field Vision Bars to become the UK’s largest integrated Food and Beverage operator for live events
Togather, the UK events business behind food experiences for festivals, stadia, office residencies and private events, today confirms it has acquired Field Vision Bars – one of the country’s leading festival bar operators. The two businesses will continue to trade under their own brands and…
International Tokyo Toy Show 2026: Japan’s Premier Toys, Games & Hobby Exhibition
International Tokyo Toy Show 2026 to Bring the Global Toy Industry Together International Tokyo Toy Show 2026 is set to be one of the most anticipated toy industry exhibitions in Asia, bringing together leading toy manufacturers, game developers, distributors, retailers, hobby brands, collectors,…
CAFERES Japan 2026: Japan’s Premier Exhibition for the Coffee, Cafe, Bakery and Sweets Industry
CAFERES Japan 2026 to Showcase the Latest Innovations in the Café and Bakery Industry CAFERES Japan 2026 will be held from 4th to 6th August 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight – Tokyo International Exhibition Center, Tokyo, Japan. As one of Japan’s leading international trade exhibitions dedicated to the…