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TOPS 2026 – The One Pet Show: Complete Event Guide
Introduction to TOPS 2026 – The One Pet Show TOPS 2026 – The One Pet Show is one of the most anticipated global exhibitions dedicated to the pet care industry. This international trade fair will bring together leading brands, manufacturers, and professionals under one roof to showcase the latest…
The 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) – (Phase 3) 2026
The The 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) – (Phase 3) 2026 is one of the most anticipated global trade exhibitions, bringing together international buyers, exporters, and manufacturers on a single platform. Scheduled from 1st to 5th May 2026, this phase of the Canton Fair plays a…
This Year’s Seafood Expo North America Showcased the Global Reach of the Industry with Exhibitors From New International Markets
Thousands of buyers and suppliers from around the world gathered at the annual trade show in Boston to learn about the latest products and top trends shaping the seafood industry.
China Import and Export Fair Complex: Complete Venue Guide & 2026 Event Calendar
The China Import and Export Fair Complex, widely known as the Canton Fair Complex, stands as one of the largest and most influential exhibition venues in the world. Located in the Pazhou area of Guangzhou, this massive trade hub hosts hundreds of international exhibitions each year, drawing…
Map Your Show launches AI technology to personalise the trade show experience
US-based trade show operating system Map Your Show has launched MYS Connected, an AI-powered technology designed to create a personalised trade show experience for attendees. Using real-time event data and intelligent matchmaking, the technology guides attendees to the right exhibitors, sessions,…

Panama City Beach Names Griff Griffitts as President & Chief Executive Officer
The Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) today announces the appointment of Griff Griffitts as President and Chief Executive Officer of Visit Panama City Beach. The post Panama City Beach Names Griff Griffitts as President & Chief Executive Officer appeared first on Exhibit City…

CHOOSE CHICAGO ANNOUNCES SEVERAL INTERNAL ADVANCEMENTS
Choose Chicago announces a series of strategic staff promotions across its sales, marketing, communications, human resources, and Chicago Sports Commission teams—strengthening the organization’s leadership bench and reinforcing its commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. The…

Jo Ann Haden-Miller Honored with Tourism Legacy Award
The Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) has awarded Jo Ann Haden-Miller the prestigious Tourism Legacy Award in recognition of her more than 30-year career of extraordinary contributions to the industry. The post Jo Ann Haden-Miller Honored with Tourism Legacy Award…

Your Best Revenue Might Be Your Worst Clients
It's two weeks before the show opens and your phone rings. The client has decided the configuration is wrong. Not the graphics — the entire layout. The booth they approved six weeks ago, the one your crew has already started prepping, needs to come apart and go back together differently. The post…

IFES Announces Munich as New Host City for World Summit 2026
The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) announces that IFES World Summit 2026 will move from Dubai to take place in Munich, Germany, from 16–19 June 2026, following careful consideration of the current geopolitical context and consultation with key industry stakeholders…

Inc. Names Synergy Design Group Inc. to Its 2026 List
New Orleans, Louisiana – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today revealed that Synergy Design Group has been ranked No. 75 on its sixth annual Inc. Regionals: Southeast list – the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing…
Dubai World Trade Centre: Complete Venue Guide & 2026 Event Calendar
The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) stands as one of the most prestigious exhibition and convention venues in the world. Located in the heart of Dubai, it serves as a global hub for trade shows, conferences, and industry networking events. With a packed calendar for 2026, DWTC continues to attract…

This Week on the Convene Podcast: Navigating Political Disruption and the Skills Event Leaders Need in 2026
From how meeting planners outmaneuvered political and economic upheaval to insights from the 2026 Skills Horizon on leading through a “decade of disorientation” — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
OCI Global Sells Shares of Methanex Corporation
AMSTERDAM, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OCI Global (Euronext: OCI), ("OCI") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary OCI Chemicals B.V. has sold 2 million common shares ("Shares") of Methanex Corporation ("Methanex"), representing approximately 2.6% of the issued and outstanding...
emagine élargit sa présence en Europe avec l'acquisition des activités régionales de conseil de Gentis
La transaction renforce les capacités de livraison d'emagine et l'accès à de grands talents dans toute la région. COPENHAGUE, Danemark, 10 avril 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- emagine annonce aujourd'hui l'acquisition des activités de conseil de Gentis en Belgique, au Luxembourg et en France,...
Uxin Reports Unaudited Financial Results for the Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2025
BEIJING, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Uxin Limited ("Uxin" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: UXIN), China's leading used car retailer, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. Dear Shareholders, On behalf of Uxin Limited, I would...
emagine Expands European Footprint with Acquisition of Gentis' Regional Consulting Operations
Transaction strengthens emagine's delivery capabilities and access to high-quality talent across the region COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- emagine announces today that it has acquired Gentis' consulting operations in Belgium, Luxembourg, and France, expanding its...
Ceva Animal Health appoints Sébastien Huron as Deputy Chief Executive Officer
LIBOURNE, France, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceva Animal Health, the world's fifth largest animal health company, majority-owned by its management team, today announces the appointment of Sébastien Huron as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This move forms part of...
Skanska constructs tech facility in USA for USD 142M, about SEK 1.3 billion
STOCKHOLM, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has signed a contract with an existing client to construct a tech facility in USA. The contract is worth USD 142M, about SEK 1.3 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the first quarter of 2026. Work will begin in...
Das in Taiwan ansässige Unternehmen Towards Buddha Co, Ltd. präsentiert Spritzgusslösungen für TPU-Schläuche in medizinischer Qualität auf der Medtec Japan 2026
TAINAN, 10. April 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Towards Buddha Co., Ltd, ein in Taiwan ansässiger Hersteller von medizinischen Kunststoffkomponenten, wird diesen April auf der Medtec Japan 2026 ausstellen und seine integrierten Lösungen für die Herstellung von TPU-Schläuchen in Zusammenarbeit mit...
