Industry News
Curated headlines from the trade show and exhibition industry's top publications, associations, and expert blogs. Stay current with exhibitor announcements, show openings, industry trends, and market news from across the events world. Whether you follow technology, healthcare, food, or manufacturing events, our news feed surfaces the stories that matter to trade show professionals, exhibitors, and event marketers.
Scaling Safety: Global Event Leaders Unite to Solve Universal Security Challenges
Mark Herrera, President and Chief Security Strategist for Global Awareness Professionals, LLC (GAP) announced an expansion into the company's international security training arena with recent keynote sessions for national security summits in Mexico and Australia. The post Scaling Safety: Global…
Book Review: The Chief Event Officer’s Playbook
The events industry does not need another reminder that events matter. It needs a better way to explain why they matter to the people who fund them. Beyond the Croissant Count In The Chief Event Officer’s Playbook: How to Create Transformational Events, Sasha Frieze gives event professionals that…
760 Display Welcomes Matt Avery
760 Display, a premier trade show exhibit and activation design, build, and management company serving brands nationwide, announces the appointment of Matt Avery as Senior CAD Engineer. The post 760 Display Welcomes Matt Avery appeared first on Exhibit City News.
In Memoriam: Gary Francis Wannemacher
In Memoriam: Gary Francis Wannemacher August 14, 1950 – May 9, 2026 Gary Francis Wannemacher of Downers Grove, Illinois, died on May 9, 2026, at age 75. Wannemacher spent nearly 38 years with Nth Degree. He was one of the foundational figures in the company’s growth and operations. Before Nth…
Lessons from Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center
McCormick Place – the largest convention center in North America, located in Chicago – was facing infrastructure issues in its parking deck after 50 years of operation. The culprit? Its trench drainage system. The post Lessons from Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center appeared first on…
ORBUS EARNS 2026 COUNSELOR BEST PLACES TO WORK HONOR
Orbus is proud to announce it has once again been recognized as a Best Place to Work by ASI's Counselor Magazine, a leading voice of the promotional products industry. This 2026 honor reflects what Orbus has believed since day one: when you take care of your people, success follows The post ORBUS…
Chicago briefs track big May shows, Red Line build, Bally’s push
Chicago briefs this month track major convention activity, large-scale development, new entertainment dates, and restaurant openings as the city heads into a busy summer calendar. The post Chicago briefs track big May shows, Red Line build, Bally’s push appeared first on Exhibit City News.
Bill Donovan Joins Condit Team
Condit has announced that Bill Donovan joined their team as senior account executive. He brings with him 30 years of experience in the industry, starting as an account executive with GES in 1995. Graduating from Southern Northern University Carbondale with an MS in Administration in 1990, within…
AI, General Contractors, and the Changing Landscape
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to shape how general contractors design floorplans, manage logistics, forecast budgets and execute strategy, highlighting its strategic role in the tradeshow and expo industry. From design tools to scheduling software, AI is demonstrating its current and…
Las Vegas May tradeshow surge sets tone as Strip demand grows
Las Vegas briefs this month point to steady convention demand, major sports and entertainment planning, and milestone moments for Strip properties as May’s tradeshow calendar brings large groups back to the city. Tradeshows & Conventions Las Vegas May Calendar Lists Four Largest Tradeshows by…
Orlando Briefs Track Busy Shows, Tourism Gains and MCO Plans
Orlando briefs this month track convention activity at major venues, strong theme park performance, visitor safety planning, and long-term airport investments as Central Florida moves toward a busy summer season. The post Orlando Briefs Track Busy Shows, Tourism Gains and MCO Plans appeared first…
2026 ExSys Awards Finalists Announced
The Experiential Design Authority (TEDA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 ExSys Awards. This year's competition drew more than 200 entries — a 54-percent increase over 2025 — establishing the ExSys Awards as the most competitive program in the system-based experiential design industry. The…
EDPA Hockey draft sets East vs West rosters for May 20 Vegas fundraiser
Las Vegas has lived in two sports lanes lately: Fernando Mendoza owning draft headlines and the Golden Knights grinding through Round 2 of the NHL playoffs. But in the tradeshow world, the biggest sports news of the week came from a laptop speaker Friday, May 8, when EDPA’s Hockey Extravaganza went…
AI and Exhibit Design
Artificial intelligence is no longer a fringe experiment reserved for Silicon Valley labs or sci-fi think pieces. It is actively reshaping industries that once seemed immune to automation—creative fields included. Architecture firms are using generative design tools to explore thousands of…
Convention center upgrades signal strong 2026 demand
Convention center upgrades stack up nationwide, from Wi-Fi 7 and LEED wins to recovery work and new reports, as venues point to strong 2026 demand. The post Convention center upgrades signal strong 2026 demand appeared first on Exhibit City News.
Building Readiness Through Physical Space
In the tradeshow and live-events industry, work happens under fixed deadlines and in temporary conditions. Crews arrive, build complex environments, and operate with little margin for error. In that context, preparation matters as much as execution. One way the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and…
LV Meetings Community Celebrates Industry Day
Volunteers from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority celebrated Global Meetings Industry Day in advance of May 6 with a charity event benefitting SafeNest, a nonprofit organization supporting battered and abused women. The post LV Meetings Community Celebrates Industry Day appeared first…
Your AI Investment Is Failing. Your Leadership Team Is the Reason.
I talk to mid-market CEOs every week who've done everything right on paper. They bought the tools. Hired the people. Launched the pilots. Gave the all-hands speech about transformation. Six months later, the meeting notes look better. The emails are more polished. And the organization is still…
Artificial Intelligence and Tradeshows
Over a year ago, in my January ’25 column, titled The Future of Tradeshows, I wrote: “The Department of Defense began funding AI research in the sixties. Today, AI enhances communication and accelerates analysis and content production. It can impact all phases of a tradeshow: from improving…
Event Marketer and The Exhibitor Advocate Announce Strategic Alliance
Event Marketer announced a landmark strategic alliance with The Exhibitor Advocate, the only nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to championing the interests and success of the trade show exhibitor community. The post Event Marketer and The Exhibitor Advocate Announce Strategic Alliance…