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2026 Public Library Association Conference Meets the Moment in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — As the Public Library Association (PLA) was gearing up for its biennial PLA Conference, set for April 1-3, 2026, in Minneapolis, political strife hit its host city: Federal immigration enforcement surged during its early registration and housing deadlines, and the city experienced…
Tutankhamun immersive exhibition to open at NEC Campus
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition will open at The NEC Campus in Birmingham on 19 June for a 12-week run. The 2,000sqm exhibition has already attracted 2.5m visitors worldwide across cities including Madrid, Hamburg, Cairo, Barcelona, London and Stockholm. Created in collaboration with…
Women in Exhibitions Network North America chapter reveals new board
The Women in Exhibitions Network has unveiled a new board for its North America chapter, with directors serving until August 2027. The organisation, founded in 2018, supports the career development of women working in the exhibitions sector and continues to expand its international membership. The…
Where Every Sustainable Exhibition Begins
Before you can green your exhibition, you need the right foundation and that starts with knowing the language, the stakeholders, and the numbers that matter. This first blog in IAEE’s five-part sustainability series covers how to build credibility through terminology fluency, strategic stakeholder…
PAPEXPO 2026: India’s Leading Paper, Printing & Packaging Exhibition
PAPEXPO 2026 is set to make a powerful return after the remarkable success of its inaugural edition, which attracted record-breaking visitors and strong participation from global industry leaders. As one of the most anticipated B2B trade shows, PAPEXPO will bring together the entire paper,…
Food & Beverage Expo 2026: South India’s Premier F&B Industry Platform
Introduction to Food & Beverage Expo 2026 The Food & Beverage Expo 2026 is set to be a transformative platform that brings together the entire food and beverage ecosystem under one roof. This highly anticipated event is designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and business growth across the…
India International Cargo Show 2026: A Premier Logistics Industry Platform
The India International Cargo Show 2026 is one of India’s most significant exhibitions dedicated to the cargo, logistics, and supply chain industry. Designed as more than just a trade show, the India International Cargo Show 2026 serves as a strategic platform for industry stakeholders to connect,…
April’s Venue Scene Defined by Trio of Multimillion-Dollar Upgrades
With group-business competition ever fierce, three cities across the U.S. respond with massive investments in local venues.
Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Aura Readings
In the age of thoughtful takeaways and vibe checks, consumers are lining up to have their “energy” captured, visualized, and interpreted at events. Let’s take a reading on how personalized color assignments, once relegated to wellness fairs and spiritual subcultures, are generating personalized,…
InnoMetro 2026: India’s Leading Rail & Urban Mobility Innovation Expo
InnoMetro 2026 is set to become a landmark global event dedicated to showcasing innovation and advanced technology in the metro, railway, RRTS, and high-speed rail sectors. Bringing together industry experts, innovators, policymakers, and global brands, InnoMetro offers a powerful platform for…
CEI – India Components Electronics & IT Systems Exhibition 2026: India’s Leading Electronics Trade Platform
The CEI – India Components Electronics & IT Systems Exhibition 2026 is one of the most anticipated trade shows in India’s rapidly growing electronics industry. Bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, innovators, and technology leaders, the event serves as a powerful platform to showcase…
Connect Meetings expands MatchPoint partnership
Connect Meetings, an Informa division and MICE event producer, has expanded its partnership with MatchPoint, an AI-powered networking platform, to provide sponsors with year round lead generation beyond event dates. MatchPoint has served as networking partner across multiple Connect Meetings events…
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events Holds Annual General Meeting
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events (APPG) has re-elected Martin Rhodes, Labour MP for Glasgow North as its Chair following its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at Portcullis House, Westminster. His reappointment will ensure the work of the APPG continues to…
EICC continues spring momentum with three new appointments to sales and catering teams
The world-class conference and events venue, Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has welcomed three new starters in the last month across sales and food and beverage operations. Josh Campey has been appointed Head of Corporate Sales, Paul Hood as the new Executive Chef for EICC…
DEF-TECH Bharat 2026: India’s Leading Defence & Aerospace Technology Exhibition
Introduction to DEF-TECH Bharat 2026 DEF-TECH Bharat 2026 is a premier global exhibition dedicated to showcasing the latest innovations in defence and aerospace technologies. Scheduled to take place from May 20 to May 22, 2026, this high-profile event will be hosted at the Karnataka Trade Promotion…
Warner Bros. Investigation Discovery Steps Off Screen and Into SXSW Immersive Experience
Created by Boston Experiential Group (BEG) for Warner Bros. Discovery, The Art of Investigation transformed Variety’s True Crime Summit into an immersive brand world designed to engage a new generation of true crime fans. Warner Bros. Discovery’s Investigation Discovery, the leading 24/7 true crime…
Event Tech Live and Event Tech World Announce Community Partnership for November 2026
Event Tech Live (ETL), the only dedicated event technology trade show, and Event Tech World (ETW) have announced a community partnership ahead of ETL London 2026, taking place on 11 and 12 November at Excel London. The partnership brings together ETL’s established platform of 3,000+ qualified event…
The Unsung Hero: Olivia West
In this series, features and series developer Heather Nicholls speaks to the unsung heroes of the events industry to reveal what really drives their passion and the remarkable contributions we too often overlook. In this edition, we speak to Olivia West, events coordinator at Regents Events. West…
smarteX Malaysia: a new platform for integrating smart technology in the building industry
Messe Frankfurt, in partnership with C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd (C.I.S Malaysia), has announced the launch of smarteX Malaysia, a new specialised exhibition that will be co-located with ARCHIDEX 2026 (25th International Architecture, Interior Design & Building Exhibition). Under the theme ‘Smart…
Wedding Magicians
Wedding Magicians was founded by Nick Rushton, a professional magician with nearly 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Nick is an award-winning performer with television credits including BBC One, Channel 5 and Sky, and has built a reputation as one of the UK’s most trusted names…