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Informa Posts 6.4% Underlying Revenue Growth For First Five Months of 2026
Led by well-performing brands in healthcare, food, finance, and beauty & aesthetics, Informa’s live events traded $1.5+ billion, up 7.6% YTD
This Cosmopolitan European Capital Has the Recipe for Meeting Success
With its medieval charm, flexible venues, expert speakers, and thriving industry clusters, Bern is a compelling destination for business events.
The 2026 It List: Recognizing the Top 100 Event Agencies
The experiential marketing industry has always thrived on paradox—spectacle and intimacy, scale and spontaneity, the planned and the unexpected. The post The 2026 It List: Recognizing the Top 100 Event Agencies appeared first on Event Marketer.
2026 Fab 50 Partner Showcase: Portraits, Perspectives, Q&As and Case Studies
The pressure is on for event fabricators and exhibit builders as modern audiences demand not structures, but tangible, meaningful moments. The post 2026 Fab 50 Partner Showcase: Portraits, Perspectives, Q&As and Case Studies appeared first on Event Marketer.
The 2026 Fab 50: Recognizing the Event Industry’s Top Builders
“If you’re not putting on a show, you’re just paying for a spot on the carpet.” That’s Don Jeter, cmo of Torq, a company that recently hosted a 20-foot-tall inflatable skeleton and a monster truck in its booth at RSAC, strolling onto the show floor with more than 100 preset meetings. Because with…
2026 It List Showcase: Agency Profiles, Perspectives, Q&As and Case Studies of Excellence
Buckle up. You’ve got a front-row seat to experiential marketing’s most exclusive stage. The elite agencies that make up the 2026 It List are the ones delivering business outcomes by taking risks, bucking norms, setting industry trends, tailoring every touchpoint for measurable ROI and consistently…
Meet the 2026 TSE Trailblazers: Kelley McCarthy
CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) celebration of the TSE Trailblazers continues with Kelley McCarthy, Senior Conference Producer – Beauty & Wellness Group, Questex. McCarthy has transformed education in Questex’s Be+Well show portfolio into a strategic growth engine, and helped deliver…
Building a C-Suite Community in Food Service: The Power of The Nest
The Nest Founder Mark Hatch shares the scoop on creating an exclusive safe haven where like-minded C-Suite thought leaders collectively take on restaurant industry challenges.
CANADA: Rimrock Banff Opens Soon, International Conference on Environmental Peacebuilding, Fairmont Waterfront's New Wellness Experience, and More
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IDDBA 2026 Trends: Sensory Experiences and Human Interaction Shine
Article Summary IDDBA 2026 showed that the most effective food exhibits centered on product-led, sensory experiences and human interaction rather than technology or digital lead capture. The show highlighted a shift toward shared environments, strong staff engagement, and a noticeable absence of…
Windy City Boat & Yacht Show Launches in Chicago’s Burnham Harbor
CHICAGO — On June 12-14, 2026, Informa Markets’ South Florida Ventures launched the Windy City Boat & Yacht Show at Burnham Harbor. The event featured more than 100 vessels, including powerboats, yachts, sailboats and brokerage vessels, and shoreside exhibits showcasing the latest marine…
US: UNO Social Clubs Return For a World Tour, Philly Hotel Renovation, New Coworking Space in DC, and More
Take That shows in Coventry generated estimated £6.2 million economic boost
Take That’s Coventry performances generated an estimated £6.2 million economic boost for the city as more than 100,000 fans visited Coventry Building Society Arena. The iconic pop group performed in the stadium bowl across three nights and delivered one of the biggest live music weekends in the…
Hyve makes the POSSIBLE happen in Europe
Hyve Group announced, 17 June, the launch of POSSIBLE Europe, supported by 50+ leading organisations from across the marketing ecosystem. The event will run 12–14 October 2027 at the Carlos Lopes Pavilion and surrounding area in Lisbon, Portugal. POSSIBLE Europe is the European extension of one of…
ASAE Names 2027 Board Nominees for ASAE and Research Foundation
American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the ASAE Research Foundation have announced nominees for their fiscal year 2027 boards of directors. The nominees’ terms begin Sept. 1, 2026. In addition, the new boards will be installed during the 2026 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition, set for…
IAAPA Expo 2026 Registration Opens for Orlando Event
Registration has opened for IAAPA Expo 2026, which will take place Nov. 16-20 at Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida. IAAPA Expo 2026 will expand into OCCC’s West Building, giving the show its largest footprint to date. Organizers expect more than 1,100 exhibiting companies…
Chicago Briefs: ExSys Awards, Major Shows, and Summer Openings
Chicago briefs this month reflect a city entering its busiest stretch of the year, with major medical and design conventions drawing thousands to McCormick Place, high-profile attractions opening on the South Side, and infrastructure projects continuing to reshape the visitor experience. From…
Giant iTab and One Tribe Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Innovative Sustainability focused Engagement Solutions for Event Organisers & Exhibitors
Giant iTab have joined forces with One Tribe to combine their sustainability innovation with our award-winning Giant Smartphone technology, helping event organisers and exhibitors captivate event visitor attention while driving meaningful impact. By combining One Tribe’s sustainability expertise…
The Rise of Silent Conferences: A Smarter Way to Deliver Event Content
As event organisers continue to balance rising attendee expectations with venue limitations and budget pressures, a growing number are turning to an innovative solution that is quietly reshaping conference design: silent conferencing. Once associated primarily with silent discos and niche event…
From Planner to Platform: The vFairs Origin Story
In this episode James Dickson interviews Muhammad Younas, founder and CEO of vFairs, about how he built the platform from his experience running online events, scaled rapidly during the 2020 pandemic, and prioritised stability and hands-on support for customers. They discuss vFairs’ evolution into…