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Franchise Expo Returns to Dallas-Fort Worth Area
IRVING, Tex. — Franchise Expo Dallas will mark MFV Expositions’ first return to the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 2018. Set for September 18-19 at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, the organizer expects to attract more than 2,000 attendees, who will explore opportunities from more than…
Greg Topalian Joins Opus Origin as Chairman of North America
NEW YORK CITY — Industry veteran Greg Topalian has been tapped as Opus Origin’s Chairman of North America, signaling the investment group’s goals to grow and scale new B2B events, media, data and information businesses in the market. Opus Origin is led by CEO Sam Jennings and Global Chairman Simon…
How GLP-1 Medications Are Changing Event F&B
CHICAGO, Ill. — For Monique Rochard, CITP, CMM, CMP, CTSM, MBA, the future of food at conventions and trade shows can sometimes be measured in what she leaves on the plate. A beautifully prepared entrée arrives during an event. Once, it might have looked like lunch. Now Rochard, Head of Global…
Caesars Palace Celebrates 60th Anniversary
LAS VEGAS — Caesars Palace invited Trade Show Executive and other events industry publications to participate in its 60th anniversary celebrations. We got an inside look at the venue’s history and current operations, along with a sneak peek at its future. Defining Modern Hospitality In 1966, Jay…
AI-Powered Ezna Builds Connections at Nineteen Group’s Safety & Security Event Series
LONDON, U.K. — Nineteen Group’s Safety & Security Event Series is billed as Europe’s largest exhibition dedicated to the safety and security of people, places and assets. These co-located shows take place at NEC Birmingham and include: The Security Event The Health & Safety Event The Fire Safety…
Outdoor Retailer Drives Momentum with Minneapolis Debut
MINNEAPOLIS — On Aug. 19-21, Outdoor Retailer’s first edition in the “City of Lakes” drew more than 1,800 attendees, 275-plus exhibiting brands and more than 400 qualified retailers as organizer Forge sought to reset the legacy trade show around buyer engagement, emerging brands and creator-driven…
Back to School, But Not Back to the Office?
Back to School, But Not Back to the Office? is a contributed article from Douglas Emslie. September means one thing for millions of young people: back to school. They’ll learn from teachers, but they’ll learn just as much from being around other people — watching, listening, making mistakes,…
What Are Some New Credentialing and Certification Programs for Young Professionals?
CHICAGO — When Trade Show Executive launched its Young Professionals Corner in 2024, we looked at some of the most impactful credentialing programs and certifications for events professionals. A lot can change in two years, though. Get an update on events industry education below, which includes…
From Peer to Leader: Insights and Advice on Rising Through the Ranks
CHICAGO — For career-driven individuals, a rewarding professional moment can come in the form of a promotion or being trusted to take on new projects and lead teams. These advancements can also come with their own set of challenges to navigate through, as the transition from peer to leader on teams…
SISO Leadership Conference 2026 Takes on Seattle
SEATTLE — The Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) brought its annual Leadership Conference to the Seattle Convention Center in 2026 under the theme of “Design. Activate. Thrive.” The event once again saw attendance growth as a greater number of companies sent representatives to Seattle…
ESCA Leadership Lab Explores Working with Labor
CHICAGO — A critical part of the events ecosystem is the labor that helps bring the show floors to life — but is also a key component that is misunderstood. To help get young professionals and other early-career professionals up to speed about working with labor, the Exhibition Services and…
Pacific Coast Builders Conference Optimizes for Success
SAN DIEGO — The Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC), which was held on July 28-29 at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, saw exponential growth this year with a revamp that led to a 27% increase in registrations. At first blush, you may assume that the California Building Industry…
FASHION by Informa Enhances the Event Experience with Brand Curation Program
An ambitious program at FASHION by Informa is elevating the trade show experience through curated, one-on-one business meetings. Started four years ago, it has grown to about 1,000 meetings annually. The FASHION by Informa portfolio of events includes MAGIC, PROJECT, SOURCING, OFFPRICE and COTERIE.…
Leaning Into Professional Associations: Jackie Retzer Explores Programming and Benefits for YPs
CHICAGO — Between beginning their career, learning new skills and striking a work-life balance, young professionals in the events industry have their hands full. But the most valuable connections might be waiting in places outside of the day-to-day grind. Professional associations, like the…
Meet eShow Kinective, a New Event Tech That Reveals the Truth About Attendee Behavior
SOUTH BARRINGTON, Ill. — eShow introduced eShow Kinective, an analytics and insights dashboard that tracks attendee behavior with the company’s new Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) and Near Field Communication (NFC) solutions. John Dandeneau, Executive Vice President at eShow, explained that…
A Shared Responsibility: Talking Trade Show Safety with Angie Baldwin
CHICAGO — Trade shows are massive operations, and require hundreds — or even thousands — of dedicated people to run smoothly. It’s everyone’s job to help make sure crews are kept safe during move-in, move-out and everything in between. Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) Young Professionals Corner checked…
New Orleans: Where the Show Extends Beyond the Show Floor
New Orleans: Where the Show Extends Beyond the Show Floor is a sponsored article from New Orleans & Company For trade show organizers, the exhibit hall may be the center of the event, but increasingly, the attendee experience extends far beyond it. In New Orleans, the destination becomes part of…
TSE Gold 100 Education Summit: Macrotrends and Data, New Revenue Streams and Real-World Strategies for Increasing Value
CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) upcoming Gold 100 Awards & Summit will be a pinnacle for the industry’s largest shows and those leading the way in various categories recognized in the Grand Awards program. It will also be the backdrop for candid conversations, sharing best practices and…
IAAPA Expo 2026 Expands and Designs for Impact in Orlando
CHICAGO — In November, IAAPA Expo will return to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center — but this year it comes with a bigger show floor that’s expanded to the West Hall and a host of new show floor features designed with intention. Hosted by the International Association of Amusement Parks and…
How Boothlyo Changes the Exhibiting Game
SEATTLE — Nicklaus Byrne founded Boothlyo to help exhibiting teams manage the operational side of events in one centralized platform. Trade Show Executive’s Young Professionals Corner checked in with Byrne to discover how it works and is solving an operational problem in the trade show space. A…