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MOREH Demonstrates Production-Ready LLM Inference on Tenstorrent Galaxy, Achieving DGX A100-Class Performance with Improved Cost Efficiency
Reduces HBM Costs with GPU–Tenstorrent Heterogeneous Distributed Serving First unveiled at Tenstorrent's launch event, TT-Deploy, in San Francisco on May 1 SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Moreh, an AI infrastructure software company, led by CEO Gangwon Jo, announced that...
Northwest Event Show Celebrated Washington’s Finest
For more than 30 years, event organizers from the Pacific Northwest have gathered in Seattle to glean new ideas, meet peers and do business. This week, the three-day program staged […] The post Northwest Event Show Celebrated Washington’s Finest appeared first on Smart Meetings.
The Brand Marketer’s Guide to Live Experiences in the Trust Economy
Artificial Intelligence isn’t hiding what it is. The word “artificial” is right in the name, after all. The post The Brand Marketer’s Guide to Live Experiences in the Trust Economy appeared first on Event Marketer.
Trade Show Games: The 5 Elements of Success
Trade show games are a fun way to get more traffic into your trade show booth. They add an element of play, competition, and excitement that wakes up attendees dulled by trudging down countless trade show aisles. To make your trade show games a success, be sure to follow these 5 Elements of…
Searchlight takes stake in CloserStill Media
US-based Searchlight Capital Partners which, in partnership with Providence Equity Partners, acquired global events business Hyve Group plc in June 2023 for around £524m, has made a major investment in exhibition organiser CloserStill Media, taking joint control of the business alongside existing…
Registration Lags as Math Scholars Look to Boycott Major US-Based Congress
For the first time in four decades, the International Congress of Mathematicians is being held in the United States — but a grassroots movement to relocate the meeting is gaining traction and dividing members around the globe.
IBM Tees up a New Audience—Consumers—with a Masters Watch Party in NYC
Behind the scenes, IBM helps power some of the world’s biggest sports properties, and that means fans often interact with its tech, but not the brand itself. So during this year’s Masters Tournament, of which IBM is a 30-year partner, the b-to-b company teed up a strategy designed to expand its…
Highlights and Team-Building Lessons from London Experience Week
London has long been a global powerhouse for meetings and events, but London Experience Week reframes the city as something more dynamic: a laboratory for immersive design. Rather than a […] The post Highlights and Team-Building Lessons from London Experience Week appeared first on Smart Meetings.
How Verde Farms Leveraged its First Pop-up and Influencer Dinner to Educate Consumers
For its first consumer activation, Verde Farms took a big swing, hosting not only a sampling pop-up, but also a five-course VIP dinner for media and influencers—all on the same day. And the two-part event on April 2 paid off, reaching 7,700 Nashville locals and tourists, as well as thousands of…
Stagecoach 2026: How Boots, Brands, and Big Activations Took Over the Desert Festival
From retro diners and denim-filled deserts to glam suites and dive bar–style saloons, this year’s brand activations leaned hard into Stagecoach’s mix of country culture and festival spectacle.
Kinsey Fabrizio is Ready to Lead CTA with Clear Vision, Strong Principles and Contagious Optimism
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Effective May 1, Kinsey Fabrizio will take the reins as the Consumer Technology Association’s (CTA)® President and CEO. Fabrizio has been with the association since 2008, and has successfully led major transformations and improvements over the course of her tenure at CTA to both…
Spring 2026: The Venue and Supplier Guide
The 2026 Venue and Supplier Guide features hundreds of new and renovated venues across the U.S. and Canada awaiting event planners looking to elevate their experiences. Also in this issue, meet our new class of 40 Under 40 winners and see who took home gold during the 13th Annual Event Experience…
Exhibitions Industry Collective partners with CNTV to launch workforce development video series
The Exhibitions Industry Collective in the US has partnered with CNTV to produce a new workforce development video series highlighting the diverse career opportunities in the exhibitions and events industry. The initiative is a collaborative effort by the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance,…
Bangkok’s crown jewel: How the QSNCC welcomed the world’s exhibition industry
The 2026 UFI Asia-Pacific Conference at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) reinforced Bangkok’s position as a major hub for business events in the region, while drawing attention to a venue that has played a central role in shaping Thailand’s meetings and exhibitions landscape…
Scottish Event Awards 2026 celebrates industry excellence and emerging talent
The Scottish Event Awards 2026 returned on 30 April, bringing together event professionals from across the country for a night dedicated to recognising excellence, creativity and innovation within the sector. Held at Glasgow Science Centre and attended by more than 160 industry professionals, the…
ASP launches AI exhibitor profile tool
ASP has launched an AI tool designed to improve the quality and completeness of exhibitor profiles on event websites. The company’s new product, E-Zone AI Assist, generates structured exhibitor content using information pulled from a company’s website. Exhibitors enter their URL into a guided…
Payments Association CEO to step down after Nineteen Group investment
Ben Agnew will step down as chief executive of The Payments Association, following a period of growth and a recent investment by Nineteen Group in 2025. Agnew led the organisation through a phase of expansion that saw revenues and membership triple. The association also broadened its commercial…
Star Power Opens New Avonmouth Depot
Temporary power solutions provider Star Power has opened a new depot in Avonmouth, near Bristol, strengthening support for customers across the South West. The new site brings together operations previously based in Portishead into a single, larger facility, improving safety and service delivery.…
Kubik Announces the Retirement of Sam Kohn
Kubik announces the retirement of its founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sam Kohn, marking the conclusion of a distinguished career that has spanned several decades and helped shape the experiential design industry. The post Kubik Announces the Retirement of Sam Kohn appeared first on Exhibit…
Emerald Carpets Announces New Executive Leadership Team
Emerald Carpets is proud to announce a significant evolution of its executive leadership team, effective immediately. Patrick Putzer has been appointed as President and Ryan Reagan has been elevated to Chief Operating Officer (COO). The post Emerald Carpets Announces New Executive Leadership Team…