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Extending Event ROI: The Complete Guide to Content Activation
We all know the feeling… Another event comes to a close, along with a whole year’s worth of planning, and plenty of blood, sweat, and tears. But as you breathe a sigh of relief, the opportunity to share the countless ideas, experiences, and insights from the event is far from over. This is where…
Sydney Lowe
Sydney Lowe, senior manager of events at Heartland Forward, has embraced a piece of advice from Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering: “Good controversy is generative. It allows people to challenge one another without fracturing the group.”
The Event Strategist’s Guide to Experience Planning
This go-to guide covers a range of relevant, and critical, topics for experience builders, including the new role of event content, aligning audiences and expectations, experience design as an engagement tool, and getting to the heart of why events are important. Complete this form to download the…
The Experience Builder’s Event and Content Roadmap
Much of marketing—events in particular—is fueled by technology. And it’s easy to see it as the driver. But technology is a tool. In any interaction, the human experience comes first, and tech is the enabler. This guide explores the modern tactics that influence experiences, independent of…
Exclusive Perks for Your Next Meeting in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay's newest incentive program helps event professionals maximize value at some of the area's premier meetings properties.
The Show That Saw AI Coming: How OFC Became Part of a $2.5-Trillion Boom
LOS ANGELES — By the time its doors opened in March 2026, the Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC) already felt less like a trade show and more like a quiet coronation. Not of a company or a product, but of an idea whose time had arrived years earlier — one seeded in…
How Thayers’ Influencer-Focused Experiential Strategy is Driving Brand Engagement
Skincare enthusiasts, like us, are seeing a lot more of Thayers on their social media feeds, and that’s no coincidence. The brand has recently been boosting its social presence through influencer partnerships and a growing ambassador program for aspiring creators. In addition to product reviews and…
ACT Expo – Advanced Clean Transportation 2026: Complete Event Guide
ACT Expo – Advanced Clean Transportation 2026 is a globally recognized trade show and conference dedicated to the future of clean mobility and sustainable transportation. Bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers, this event serves as a powerful platform to explore the latest…
Bakery China 2026: Complete Event Guide for Global Bakery Professionals
Introduction to Bakery China 2026 Bakery China 2026 is one of the most prestigious and globally recognized trade fairs dedicated to the bakery and confectionery industry. Organized by Bakery China Exhibitions Co., Ltd., this mega event will be held from 20th to 23rd May 2026 at the renowned…
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…