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From Newsstands to Glam Suites, SheaMoisture Shifts into Experiential for F1 Miami Weekend
Every year, the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix draws ire from racing fans for being too hot and muggy, but Florida’s humid climate proved to be the perfect testing ground for SheaMoisture’s newest frizz-fighting product, Silk Press in a Bottle Prep Cream. The brand identified the May 2-3 race weekend…
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Optimize Trade Show Success: The Power of Program-Based Planning
Article Summary This article explains why treating each trade show as a separate project creates unnecessary costs, inconsistent branding, and duplicated work across an event calendar. It positions a program-based trade show strategy — built around modular exhibit systems, reusable assets, and…
Call for Entries: 14th Annual BizBash Event Experience Awards Are Open
Explore new categories and submit by Oct. 1—because your work deserves to be celebrated.
Factoring Art Into Meeting Design
Two conferences — the Joint Mathematics Meetings and Bridges — help mathematicians explore the connection between math and art.
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Rethinking Events for the Next Gen
As the exhibitions and events landscape continue to evolve and shift beneath our feet, younger attendees are the ones driving the change. Discover the data-backed insights and real-world strategies that forward-thinking exhibition organizers and suppliers are already putting to work, so you can…
Equip Exposition Launches Equip Academy to Enhance Show Value
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On Oct. 20-23, landscapers, contractors and outdoor power equipment operators will gather at the Kentucky Exposition Center for Equip Exposition, which provides four days of education, networking, product testing and entertainment. This year, the show, produced by the Outdoor…
Medicall Expo Mumbai 2026 – India’s Premier Medical Equipment and Healthcare Exhibition
Introduction to Medicall Expo Mumbai 2026 Medicall Expo Mumbai is one of India’s most prestigious B2B healthcare and medical equipment exhibitions dedicated to hospitals, diagnostics, healthcare technologies, medical devices, and patient care solutions. The exhibition serves as a leading platform…
Inside the #2026RestaurantShow in Chicago
The National Restaurant Association Show by Informa brought 55,000+ foodservice professionals back to McCormick Place for its 105th edition
India Energy Storage Week 2026 – India’s Premier Clean Energy and E-Mobility Exhibition
Introduction to India Energy Storage Week 2026 India Energy Storage Week 2026 will provide a world-class platform for showcasing innovative energy technologies and discussing policy frameworks, technological advancements, and investment opportunities in the clean energy sector. As India continues…
Rahsta Expo 2026 – India’s Biggest Road Construction and Infrastructure Exhibition
Introduction to Rahsta Expo 2026 Rahsta Expo 2026 is one of India’s most important exhibitions dedicated to road construction, highway infrastructure, transportation systems, and smart mobility technologies. The exhibition will bring together leading infrastructure companies, road construction…
From Ballet to Big-Stage: Ross Wheeler on Imagination’s Live Event Magic
The event industry news podcast is sponsored by Present Communications. Present provides broadcast-quality live, hybrid and virtual event production trusted by organisations where reliability really matters — from corporate town halls and conferences to high-profile live streams. They design and…
FROM WHITE BOX TO WORLD STAGE
LOCK5 RELAUNCHES WITH NEW BRAND AND EXPANDED OFFER – MARKING A STRATEGIC SHIFT FROM FIT-OUT SPECIALIST TO FULL-SERVICE EVENT EXPERIENCE BUSINESS Hampshire company marks 20 years in the industry with new website, new identity and a three-pillar structure built around Design, Fit Out and Experience…
AMTEX 2026 – North India’s Biggest Exhibition on Machine Tools and Metal Cutting Industry
Introduction to AMTEX 2026 AMTEX is one of India’s leading exhibitions dedicated to the machine tools, metal cutting, and engineering industry. Recognized as North India’s biggest industrial trade fair, AMTEX 2026 will bring together top manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, technology experts, and…
RefTech partners with Eventflow to support smarter exhibitor management
RefTech has announced a new partnership with Eventflow, further expanding the range of technology solutions they can offer their event organiser clients. Eventflow is a white-label exhibitor management platform designed to help organisers replace fragmented workflows, email chains and spreadsheets…
International Confex relaunches Global Event Tech Summit for 2026
International Confex has announced that it will relaunch the Global Event Tech Summit, moving it from the Conference News portfolio into its own stable. The summit is set for London on 9 July. It will bring together corporate event planners, exhibition organisers, agencies, associations and…
Messe Stuttgart India acquires Cable & Wire Fair
Messe Stuttgart India has announced its strategic acquisition of the Cable & Wire Fair, India’s leading trade fair for the wire and cable industry. Taking place every two years, the industry trade show will be opening its doors once again 9-11 December 2027 in Delhi. The new investment represents…
IITM – India International Travel Mart – Chennai 2026: India’s Leading Travel & Tourism Exhibition
Introduction to IITM – India International Travel Mart – Chennai 2026 IITM – India International Travel Mart – Chennai 2026 is one of the most anticipated travel and tourism exhibitions in India. The event will be held from 16th July to 18th July 2026 in Chennai, India, and is expected to attract…
Fastener Fair India 2026: India’s Leading Fastener and Fixing Technology Exhibition
Introduction to Fastener Fair India 2026 Fastener Fair India will be held from 24th July to 26th July 2026 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, India. The event is recognized as one of the most important international trade exhibitions dedicated to fastener and fixing technology. Fastener Fair India…