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Building a Better Measurement Practice: The ROI-driven RFP
A new monthly series designed to help your event organization measure smarter It’s the little acronym with the big impact on your events. We’re talking about RFPs—the requests for proposals that set the stage for what the event’s about and what it hopes to achieve. But ask any seasoned event…
Guest Column: Four Tips to Get the Right Event Data from Your Suppliers
Our quarterly column from the Experiential Marketing Measurement Coalition tackles strategic planning... The post Guest Column: Four Tips to Get the Right Event Data from Your Suppliers appeared first on Event Marketer.
Career Advice from the 2026 TSE Trailblazers
CHICAGO — Next week in Baltimore, the 2026 Trade Show Executive (TSE) Trailblazers will be recognized for their achievements at the TSE Fastest 50 Awards & Summit. We connected with these distinguished up-and-comers to get their advice for young professionals. Rebecca Burns, Conference Content…
EVG Adds The Nest Campus Into Its Rapidly Expanding Portfolio
Events Venture Group makes a splash into the “resilience group” with investment into 8,000-attendee gathering of thought leaders, innovators and founders across multiple industries.
Easyfairs acquires Food Hotel Tech and Tech For Retail
International organiser Easyfairs has announced the acquisition of Paris-based Food Hotel Tech and Tech For Retail, two leading events dedicated to innovation in the hospitality and retail sectors. The union will see the incumbent entrepreneurial team, led by Karen Serfaty, continue. Easyfairs says…
WTM Africa 2026 posts record numbers in Cape Town
World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2026 delivered the largest and most internationally diverse edition to date, 13-15 April, at CTICC in Cape Town. The show attracted 8,000 trade professionals from 63 countries. Fifteen countries sent buyers for the show for first time, including Jamaica, Kazakhstan,…
AI, SMART BADGES & PREDICTIVE MATCHMAKING WILL REVOLUTIONISE EXHIBITION CONNECTIONS IN 2026
INTRODUCTION: NETWORKING IS BECOMING THE MOST VALUABLE CURRENCY IN EXHIBITIONS In 2026, the true power of an exhibition lies in its ability to create meaningful, high-intent human connections. Exhibitors no longer value events for their physical presence alone—they value curated interactions that…
HOW CURATED GLOBAL BUYER PROGRAMS ARE TRANSFORMING EXHIBITION ROI IN 2026
INTRODUCTION: BUYER PROGRAMS HAVE BECOME THE TRUE ENGINE OF EXHIBITION SUCCESS Over the past five years, exhibitions have witnessed a dramatic shift: the value of a trade show is no longer measured by footfall alone but by the quality of buyers it attracts. Exhibitors—especially those investing in…
THE NEW LEADERS OF THE GLOBAL MICE INDUSTRY
INTRODUCTION: A SILENT REVOLUTION LED BY WOMEN IS RESHAPING THE EXHIBITION WORLD Across the global exhibitions and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions) industry, women are rising to leadership positions, redefining event experiences, and reshaping how business communities connect.…
DWTC serves up record results
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) Hospitality is reporting record-breaking results for 2025, noting it served 1.28m guests across 2,578 events over the year. This represents a 37% increase from 930,000 guests in 2024. The latest annual results for the hospitality division reflect its expanding…
$2.6B LACC expansion targets 750,575 square feet of contiguous exhibit space by 2029
The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) is reshaping its campus around one goal: give large shows a single, connected exhibit floor. The post $2.6B LACC expansion targets 750,575 square feet of contiguous exhibit space by 2029 appeared first on Exhibit City News.
Large Crowd Security Now Requires Strategic Integration with Public Safety Frameworks
Today, Mark Herrera, president and chief security strategist for Global Awareness Professionals, LLC (GAP) is pleased to announce that GAP is designing training with awareness of the principles and risk-mitigation considerations commonly associated with the federal SAFETY Act (Support…
Graphic Image Flooring Launches Tradeshow Flooring Recycling Initiative
Graphic Image Flooring announced the launch of a new recycling initiative designed to reduce landfill waste associated with trade show and event flooring. The program allows select carpet, vinyl flooring, and floor mats used in exhibits and events to be returned and fully reprocessed through…
The Sustainable Event Guide 2026
Sustainability has become a central focus for the events industry, with organisers increasingly looking for practical ways to reduce environmental impact and deliver more responsible events. The 2026 Sustainable Event Guide, produced by Event Industry Newsand supported by headline sponsor BMA…
Global Air Cargo Market Outlook | 5.3% CAGR Fueled by E-Commerce Surge & Cross-Border Trade | Digital Logistics Innovations Accelerate Supply Chain Efficiency
NEWARK, Del., April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the latest market analysis by Future Market Insights, the global air cargo market is poised for sustained growth as expanding e-commerce, cross-border trade, and advancements in digital logistics reshape the industry. The market is...
ACE & Company Closes Q1 2026 Fundraise Above Target with $228 Million in New Commitments
GENEVA, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ACE & Company (ACE) today announced key fundraising milestones for two flagship funds in the first quarter of 2026, raising a combined $228 million in new capital commitments. This represents approximately 12% of its total assets under management,...
Neue Maßstäbe in der neonatalen Ausbildung in ganz Europa: Europäisches Masterprogramm in Neonatologie offiziell zertifiziert
GENF, 15. April 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Die European School of Neonatology (ESN) gab heute bekannt, dass ihr Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Neonatologie von der Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) offiziell zertifiziert wurde. Das Programm erhielt...
Impulsando un nuevo estándar para la formación neonatal en toda Europa
- Impulsando un nuevo estándar para la formación neonatal en toda Europa: el programa europeo de máster en neonatología obtiene la certificación oficial GINEBRA, 15 de abril de 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- La Escuela Europea de Neonatología (ESN) anunció hoy que su Máster de Estudios Avanzados en...
Promouvoir une nouvelle norme pour la formation en néonatalogie dans toute l'Europe : Le programme de master européen en néonatologie est officiellement certifié
GENÈVE, 15 avril 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- L'École européenne de néonatologie (ESN) a annoncé aujourd'hui que son Master of Advanced Studies in Neonatology a été officiellement certifié par la Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA). Le programme a reçu deux...
Advancing a New Standard for Neonatal Training Across Europe: European Master Programme in Neonatology Officially Certified
GENEVA, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The European School of Neonatology (ESN) today announced that its Master of Advanced Studies in Neonatology has been officially certified by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA). The programme has been...