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ALL.SPACE Awards $8.2M Production Order to Sivers Semiconductors for Ka-Band Beamforming ICs
Supports Volume Production Through 2027 For Next Generation Tactical Terminals KISTA, Sweden, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sivers Semiconductors AB (STO: SIVE), a global leader in photonics and wireless technologies, today announced an $8.2M production order for 2027 from ALL.SPACE, the...
The Brief: Clay Bars and Biscuit Blasters
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Clay Bars, pop-up pawn shops and Biscuit Blasters. The post The Brief: Clay Bars and Biscuit Blasters appeared first on Event Marketer.
Delegate & Elevate: Why People Don’t Always Do What You Ask and What to Do About It
Why does holding people accountable feel so uncomfortable?It’s a question I hear often from event planners. You are high performing, detail oriented, and used to making things happen under pressure. […] The post Delegate & Elevate: Why People Don’t Always Do What You Ask and What to Do About It…
The Events Industry Gave Me More Than My Career — It Gave Me the Permission to Be Myself
The Events Industry Gave Me More Than My Career — It Gave Me the Permission to Be Myself is a contributed article from Don Pietranczyk, CEM, CX Director, Informa That title may sound a little dramatic, but it’s the truth. Here’s the way it went down. Like a lot of members of the LGBTQIA+ community,…
Meet the 2026 TSE Trailblazers: Rebecca Burns
CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive (TSE) is celebrating the 2026 TSE Trailblazers throughout the month of June. These 10 up-and-comers were selected due to their exceptional innovation, leadership and impact in the events industry, and were celebrated at the 2026 TSE Fastest 50 Awards & Summit. We are…
McCormick Place Earns ISSA Sustainability Certification
McCormick Place has become the first facility to earn Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Green Building + Sustainability Certification with Honors from ISSA, The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions. The certification recognizes McCormick Place’s sustainable cleaning and…
Want Maximum Impact Without the Premium? In Detroit, We Hustle, You Shine
Detroit offers meeting planners the rare combination of big-city infrastructure and true budget efficiency—delivering scale, accessibility, and flexibility without the premium price tag often seen in larger markets.
That's a Wrap! Sweetgreen Introduces Its New Menu Item With a Giant Ranch Fountain and a Pickle Installation
The fast-casual chain recently added wraps to its offerings. The launch called for a party—a wrap party, if you will.
JCK and Luxury’s Continued Success Proves the Events Are in Their Element
LAS VEGAS — 2026’s JCK and Luxury, the RX sister shows for the jewelry and watch communities, returned to The Venetian Expo and The Venetian Resort. The events were woven together by this year’s theme, “In Your Element,” which could be seen throughout their entire life cycles. A nod to the raw…
Looking to Scale Events in the UAE? Industry Veteran Doug Emslie’s Group Wants to Fund It
A new regional capital group will invest in, launch and scale high-potential event businesses as the Middle East emerges as global events powerhouse.
Best & Biggest Convention Centers in the US for Trade Shows
What are the biggest and best convention centers in the United States? And does overall size and location matter when it comes to a convention center? Unless you’re a trade show nerd (like me), you’ve probably never wondered if the Las Vegas Convention Center is bigger than McCormick Place in…
miaList opens nominations for 2026 awards
The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has announced that nominations are now open for the 2026 miaList, with 14 categories celebrating outstanding contributions to the business meetings and events industry. A well-established event in the sector’s annual calendar, the miaList celebrates…
Collect attendee content and lead data at the same time with Walls.io Direct Posts
One QR code scan. One submission form. Attendee-generated content on your event wall and verified lead data in your CRM. While most event organizers think of a social wall as merely a display tool, it can also be used to collect attendee content and lead data. Walls.io‘s Direct Posts feature allows…
The outdoor music venue that ‘saved a town’
Scarborough is a town that was built for entertainment. In its well-heeled Georgian and Edwardian heyday, there were orchestras at the Spa, dances in the ballrooms of the grand hotels, and for the more adventurous, big game fishing for tuna. After the war, when wealthier visitors began to holiday…
Kristin Martinez Exemplifies the Power of Proactive Leadership
Discover the strategies behind transforming chapter engagement and creating pathways for the next generation of events professionals! Chapter Merit Award winner Kristin Martinez reveals how she successfully brought academia and industry together, why hands-on mentorship matters more than ever and…
Behind the Scenes at the Restaurant Show with Lisa Malikow
In an exclusive interview at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, Informa SVP Lisa Malikow gives us a tour of largest food service show in the Western Hemisphere, featuring over 53,000 professionals and 2,200 exhibitors.
The Meetings Show 2026 unveils exclusive masterclasses and welcome reception for hosted buyers
Exclusively for hosted buyers, The Meetings Show has today revealed details of its thrilling masterclass programme and dedicated welcome reception, designed to enhance connection and learning for hosted buyers ahead of the main show. Taking place at Excel London from 24-25 June 2026, The Meetings…
Michelle Thomas Joins Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland and Legends Global have announced that Michelle Thomas has joined the venue as assistant general manager. Thomas brings Cleveland hospitality experience Thomas brings more than 20 years of hospitality leadership experience to the role. Her career has been…
Barbican announces next chapter for Director of Commercial, Jackie Boughton
Jackie Boughton to step back from full-time role after 12 years, continuing as Executive Consultant, Innovation and Growth The Barbican has revealed that Jackie Boughton, Director of Commercial, will step back from her full-time role in September, after 12 years helping to shape the Centre’s…
Europe Events Report Growth and Uncertainty
European business events activity in May centered on venue investment, destination performance, certification, logistics, and industry advocacy. Highlights include London’s continued meetings growth, Olympia’s redevelopment, major exhibitions in Germany and Spain, and new research showing how…