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Choose Chicago Mid-Year Outlook Signals Strong Growth for Trade Show and Events Industry
Record visitor numbers, surging corporate spending, and improving group demand position Chicago—and the broader meetings industry—for a robust second half of 2026.
OFFPRICE Show – Las Vegas 2026: Complete Guide to North America’s Leading Wholesale Fashion Trade Show
OFFPRICE Show – Las Vegas 2026 will be held from 10th to 12th August 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. As one of the most recognized B2B wholesale trade shows in the fashion and retail industry, OFFPRICE Show – Las Vegas 2026 provides retailers,…
TeamTogs
Everything and anything branded for your event, all in one place! TeamTogs are branded apparel and merchandise specialists with a consultative approach, and a firm belief that what your team wears says as much about your values as anything on the agenda. Founded in 2003 by Karen Saragoussi, a…
MAA MathFest 2026: North America’s Largest Mathematics Conference
MAA MathFest will be held from 5th to 8th August 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Organized by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), this annual conference is recognized as the largest mathematics gathering in North America. Bringing together more than 10,000 mathematicians,…
PROJECT Las Vegas 2026: The Premier Menswear and Contemporary Fashion Trade Show in the United States
PROJECT Las Vegas 2026 will take place from 10th August to 12th August 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Recognized as one of the most influential fashion trade events in North America, PROJECT Las Vegas 2026 brings together leading menswear brands,…
Techtextil North America 2026: North America’s Premier Technical Textile Exhibition
Techtextil North America 2026 will be held from 4th August to 6th August 2026 at the Raleigh Convention Center (RCC), Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. As North America’s leading trade show for technical textiles and nonwovens, the event brings together manufacturers, suppliers, researchers,…
FFANY Market Week 2026 August: The Premier Footwear Trade Show in New York
FFANY Market Week 2026 August will be held from 3rd August to 7th August 2026 in New York, United States. Known as the largest footwear trade show on the U.S. East Coast, FFANY Market Week 2026 August is one of the most anticipated events in the global footwear industry. Every season, the event…
NY NOW – the Market for Home & Lifestyle 2026: Complete Guide to North America’s Premier Home & Lifestyle Trade Show
NY NOW – the Market for Home & Lifestyle 2026 Overview NY NOW – the Market for Home & Lifestyle 2026 is one of the largest and most influential trade shows dedicated to the home, lifestyle, gift, and design industries in North America. The exhibition attracts thousands of buyers, retailers,…
Racoon Media Group to launch UK’s first national PadelXpo
The UK padel market will take a step forward in 2027 with the launch of PadelXpo, the first large-scale event designed to bring together the full ecosystem of the sport at scale. The event is being launched by Racoon Media Group Raccoon Media Group, the events and media business behind a portfolio…
Raccoon Media Group to launch UK’s first national PadelXpo
The UK padel market will take a step forward in 2027 with the launch of PadelXpo, the first large-scale event designed to bring together the full ecosystem of the sport at scale. The event is being launched by Raccoon Media Group, the events and media business behind a portfolio of leading sport…
Black Hat USA 2026: Complete Guide to the World’s Leading Cybersecurity Conference
Black Hat USA 2026 Overview Black Hat USA 2026 is one of the world’s most prestigious cybersecurity conferences, bringing together security researchers, ethical hackers, IT professionals, government agencies, technology companies, and business executives from around the globe. The event is…
EAW Global Aqua Expo 2026: Complete Guide to India’s Premier Water & Wastewater Exhibition
EAW Global Aqua Expo 2026 Overview EAW Global Aqua Expo 2026 is one of the most anticipated international exhibitions dedicated to the water and wastewater industry. The event will bring together global brands, innovators, policymakers, technology providers, environmental experts, manufacturers,…
Two international shows make big IMPACT in Thailand
Two of Asia’s largest trade shows – THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2026 and ProPak Asia 2026 – were hosted in Thailand’s IMPACT venue recently, drawing 175,000 visitors and generating a combined trade value exceeding THB142bn (US$4.25bn). Paul Kanjanapas, IMPACT CEO, said the two shows were confirmation that…
Rising employment costs are hindering ability to recruit young talent, say nine in ten event professionals
90% of professionals from across the business meetings and events sector have reported that rising employment costs have restricted their ability to recruit younger and entry‑level staff, according to the latest survey by the Meetings Industry Association (MIA). The research, conducted June 2026,…
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Cognitive Estrangement in Event Design, Planner Stress Insights, and Smarter Strategy with Dan Preiss
From how design-thinking mindsets like cognitive estrangement can elevate meeting experiences, to Angelika Bazarnik’s research on the hidden stress crisis in events, to Dan Preiss’ approach to intentional, impact-driven event strategy — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
Highlights and Lessons From the 2026 Switzerland Meeting Trophy
I’m freshly home from the 2026 Switzerland Meeting Trophy, and I’m still processing three days that felt equal parts Amazing Race, luxury site inspection and cultural immersion. Celebrating its 20th […] The post Highlights and Lessons From the 2026 Switzerland Meeting Trophy appeared first on Smart…
Highlights and Lessons From the 2026 Switzerland Meeting Trophy
I’m freshly home from the 2026 Switzerland Meeting Trophy, and I’m still processing three days that felt equal parts Amazing Race, luxury site inspection and cultural immersion. Celebrating its 20th […] The post Highlights and Lessons From the 2026 Switzerland Meeting Trophy appeared first on Smart…
Case Study: Space Tech Expo USA in Anaheim
Anaheim Convention Center welcomed Space Tech Expo USA for the first time, bringing more than 350 exhibitors together in the global space supply chain. Harriet Millar, exhibition manager for Space Tech Expo USA, says the city stood out as an ideal choice. The post Case Study: Space Tech Expo USA in…
InfoComm Celebrates 2026 Success and a New 2027 Show
LAS VEGAS — InfoComm 2026 was a massive success, bringing together 28,132 attendees from 94 countries, and 35,707 total registrants on June 17-19. Its 807 exhibitors filled 395,500 net square feet of show floor space at the Las Vegas Convention Center with the latest technologies in audiovisual…
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Maximizing Trade Show Impact Through Brand Consistency
Every handshake, every email, every booth graphic is a vote cast in your customer’s mind. Cast enough consistent votes and you win.