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In Memoriam: Richard Swandby
NEW MARKET, Md. — On August 13, 2026, events industry veteran Richard “Dick” Swandby passed away. In 1963, Swandby founded Exhibit Surveys, Inc., which was the first company to independently measure the value of trade shows and exhibits exclusively. “Dick gave me my start in the industry at Exhibit…
RX, Freeman and Emerald Carpets Make History at Vision Expo 2026
ORLANDO — At Vision Expo 2026, which took place March 11-14 at the Orange County Convention Center, RX introduced Green Step Aisle Carpet, also known as Genesis, the first fully reusable and recyclable exhibition carpet used at a major U.S. trade show. This milestone was accomplished through an…
Trade Show Executive World’s Top Convention Centers Directory Preview: Expansions Advance at the Largest Convention Centers in North America
CHICAGO — Appearing as a supplement to Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) September issue, the World’s Top Convention Centers (WTCC) directory strives to be the ultimate companion for trade show organizers looking for concise and accurate information about the 298 largest convention centers in North…
Moscone Center Invests in Meeting Pods
SAN FRANCISCO — The modern trade show attendee may be out of the office, but increasingly, they are not off the clock. Between sessions, exhibit hall appointments and networking events, attendees are still taking calls, meeting with colleagues and handling work back home. Finding a quiet, private…
Chris Konecki Named McCormick Place’s New General Manager
CHICAGO — The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) appointed Chris Konecki as the new General Manager of McCormick Place, effective August 24. The journey is full circle for Konecki, who began his career at MPEA and ultimately spent 16 years with the organization. During his first…
MEDITECH Boosts Exhibitor NPS and Attendance in 2026
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — MEDITECH, a healthcare show organized by Corferias, the Colombian Association of Hospitals and Clinics (ACHC), and Messe Düsseldorf North America, reported a 16% increase in attendance compared with the previous edition in 2024. Held July 28-31, 2026, at Corferias’ venue in…
Food Production Solutions Show to Launch in 2027
CHICAGO — The new Food Production Solutions Show (FPSS) started with a simple observation by the leadership of the Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA): North American food manufacturers rarely face just one challenge at a time. They are under constant pressure to improve efficiency. Labor…
Hear from ECA’s Inaugural Ambassadors Circle
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) launched the ECA Ambassadors Circle, a program that will recognize, empower and engage some of the events industry’s most dedicated supporters and is part of the ECA 2.0 initiative. This group will advance ECA’s advocacy efforts…
Quality Leads and High-Energy Atmosphere Help Building Industry Show Sell Out Exhibit Space
IRVINE, Calif. — Building Industry Show’s (BIS) motto, “Not Your Typical Tradeshow,” isn’t just marketing hype designed to get attention. It’s the business model of the show — and the reason it was able to sell all of its exhibit space for this year’s event in months. BIS 2026, which will be held…
The Next AV Business Model
WASHINGTION, D.C. — When Lauren Parr looks at a digital sign inside a convention center, she sees opportunities. It’s not because the screen represents another cost to the event, but because it may point to a different way for venues, organizers, exhibitors and sponsors to share value. For Parr,…
How Fanatics Fest is Rewriting the Rules of Live Event Engagement
NEW YORK CITY – At Fanatics Fest, which is described as “the world’s largest arena for sports and collectibles,” the trade show floor is not just a place to browse booths. It is a stage, a marketplace, a content studio and a social magnet. It’s also a reminder to trade show executives that the most…
International Production & Processing Expo and Atlanta Solidify Bond with Eight-Year Commitment
ATLANTA — The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE®), a leading poultry and egg, meat and animal food industry event, committed to staying in Atlanta through 2036. This announcement was made at a special signing day at the headquarters of the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association…
Canadian Meetings + Events Expo Celebrates 35 Years in 2026
CHICAGO — The Canadian Meetings + Events Expo (CMEE), which is owned and operated by Canada-based Newcom Media, is taking place August 11-12 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the event. The show, which sold out its slightly expanded show floor in…
TSE Reveals 2026 Gold 100 Grand Award Finalists and Women to Watch
CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive (TSE) has revealed the 2026 Gold 100 Grand Award finalists and Women to Watch Class of 2026. All the Grand Award finalists and Women to Watch winners qualify for one waived registration to the Gold 100 Awards & Summit, taking place Sept. 22-24 at the Terranea Resort…
Easyfairs Launches Digital Accountancy Show USA in Texas
Easyfairs continues to expand its North American footprint with the launch of Digital Accountancy Show USA, which will take place May 26-27, 2027, in Austin, Texas. Already the U.S. edition is expected to see more than 2,000 attendees, 100-plus exhibitors, and feature more than five stages and…
First-Ever Fusion Supply Chain Trade Show Comes to New Mexico
CHICAGO — The mission of the Fusion Industry Association is to bring clean, safe, affordable energy to the grid through partnerships, policy and investment. More than $6 billion has been invested in fusion research to date, with the goal of the first fusion energy power plants coming online by the…
TSE Exclusive for YPC: TSE’s Q2 2026 Dashboard Report Preview
CHICAGO — How do your shows and your competitors stack up against each other in terms of traditional event performance? Who’s seeing attendance growth and who’s seeing exhibitor declines? What are event organizers adding to their show floors to make an impact? At the start of each quarter, Trade…
New CEIR Report Examines Large Exhibitions
DALLAS — The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) released The Performance Benchmark Playbook: Large B2B Exhibitions 2026, which looks at B2B exhibitions with 200,000 net square feet or more of paid exhibit space. Trade Show Executive (TSE) connected with Nancy Drapeau, IPC, CEIR’s Vice…
Endless Options at the Colorado Convention Center
Bring your meeting to new heights in Denver at the recently expanded Colorado Convention Center! Enjoy 2 million square feet of total space, including the 80,000 square foot, infinitely flexible Bluebird Ballroom, the 20,000 square foot rooftop terrace, and the 35,000 square foot pre-function space…
DEIB Spotlight: Clarion Events North America
SHELTON, CT — This Pride Month, Clarion Events North America supported LGBTQ+ youth through a partnership with The Trevor Project. In this employee-led initiative, Clarion professionals wrote nearly 200 letters of encouragement, which had messages of support, affirmation and hope for young people.…