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Why Are Trade Shows Important for Business Growth and Branding

With the rise of online meetings and ecommerce, business experts have predicted the death of trade shows and live events for 40 years. Yet, the benefits of trade shows and events have never been more important for businesses. There were over 13,000 separate events in North America in 2025 alone.…

PUMA and Soccer Star Christian Pulisic Turned New York Into a Pre-World Cup Playground

A public street festival, collaborative boot launch, and community tournament showcased how the sport is increasingly intersecting with fashion, creativity, and local culture.

ASAE Names 2026-2028 DELP Scholars

American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has named 12 association professionals to the 2026-2028 class of its Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP). Now in its 26th year, DELP is a two-year leadership program for association professionals. Scholars receive ASAE membership,…

Why Surescripts' HIMSS26 Booth Became a Must-Visit Destination

Article Summary At HIMSS26, Surescripts stood out by creating a welcoming, café-style booth designed for comfort and connection rather than noise and spectacle. By prioritizing thoughtful design, open flow, and consistent hospitality programming, the booth fostered meaningful conversations and…

TSE Reveals the Gold 100 Class of 2025

CHICAGO — The results are in, and Trade Show Executive (TSE) has released the honorees for the Gold 100 Class of 2025, representing the largest trade shows that took place in the U.S. last year. Gold 100 Class of 2025 This year’s honorees are comprised of iconic brands and staples on the Gold 100…

Photo Tour: A ‘Manifesting Marilyn’ Exhibition at Genesis House Reframes Monroe as a Visionary

On what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, Genesis on June 1 transformed its brand home in Manhattan into an exhibition that pays tribute to the pop culture icon, and draws parallels between her story of reinvention and the brand’s own evolution. And EM was on the scene to get the…

ARCHEX Marks 50 Years in Event Design

ARCHEX, a Montreal-based event design company led by sisters Anik Forest and Stéphanie Forest, will mark its 50th anniversary June 9. The company designs custom tradeshow exhibits and event environments, and supports clients through logistics, installation, and onsite execution. Sisters lead…

IAAPA Expo Europe returns to London with largest edition to date

Registration has opened for IAAPA Expo Europe 2026, which returns to London for the first time in four years. The attractions industry event will take place at Excel London from 21-25 September and is set to be the largest edition in its history, according to organisers. IAAPA said the show has…

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Marathon Man David Walmsley Presents £4,000 Donation to Backup Tech at ABTT Theatre Show

After completing an extraordinary challenge of running 30 marathons in 30 consecutive days from the Isle of Skye to London, events industry professional David Walmsley presented a cheque for £4,000 to Lee Dennison Chair and Trustee of the industry charity Backup Tech at the ABTT Theatre Show at…

Is the Exhibition Industry About to Break the Two-Hour Barrier?

As global markets face uncertainty, Cuil Bay Capital Chairman Doug Emslie explains why exhibitions are attracting record investment and entering their most exciting period in decades.

Skiddle pledges to raise £500,000 for youth charity OnSide

Skiddle, the UK’s leading independent ticketing platform, has announced a new charity partnership with national youth charity OnSide, committing to raise at least £500,000 over the next four years to support young people through the charity’s growing network of Youth Zones. The partnership marks…

All the acquisitions in May 2026

By John McGovern, CEO/Owner – Grimes McGovern & Associates May 2026 was an important month for large-platform B2B events M&A. On 1 May, Searchlight Capital Partners announced their investment in CloserStill Media, alongside existing backer Providence Equity Partners. Ten days later, Apollo…

The flip has become the hold: What 20 years of private equity says about the future of events

By Dr. Barış Onay Private equity has been buying and selling event businesses for more than 20 years. But the past few weeks felt different. Across three major transactions, more than £4bn of reported or estimated deal value has been attached to B2B event assets. CloserStill went for a reported…

Event Industry News Announced as Official Media Partner of The Meetings Show 2026

Event Industry News (EIN) is delighted to announce its official media partnership with The Meetings Show, the UK’s leading event that brings together meetings and events professionals from across the globe. Taking place at Excel London on 24-25 June 2026, The Meetings Show continues to be the UK’s…

ISPO Impact Foundation introduced with launch of new €1m grant fund

Founded by ISPO, the sports and outdoor trade fair, the ISPO Impact Foundation has been unveiled, alongside details of the €1m global grant fund it will be distributing annually. The independent foundation will harness the power of outdoor recreation and sport as a force for good, in pursuit of a…

Mixed signals from Hong Kong: exhibitor and visitor numbers drop as government support scheme ends

The Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) has claimed its latest annual exhibition survey highlights strong momentum across the sector despite a volatile global economic backdrop that has seen a big drop in international exhibitor and visitor numbers. The new survey,…

PHARMA MACHTECH EXPO & LABNEXT EXPO 2026: India’s Premier Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Laboratory Technology Exhibition

PHARMA MACHTECH EXPO & LABNEXT EXPO 2026 to Showcase the Future of Pharma and Laboratory Innovation PHARMA MACHTECH EXPO & LABNEXT EXPO 2026 is set to take place from 07 September to 09 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan), New Delhi, India. As one of the most anticipated…

Nordstil Summer 2026: Europe’s Premier Home and Lifestyle Trade Fair in Hamburg

Nordstil Summer 2026 Set to Bring Together the Home and Lifestyle Industry Nordstil Summer 2026 will take place from 25 July to 27 July 2026 at the Hamburg Messe Trade Fair Complex in Hamburg, Germany. As one of the most important trade fairs for the home, leisure, lifestyle, and consumer goods…