Industry News
Curated headlines from the trade show and exhibition industry's top publications, associations, and expert blogs. Stay current with exhibitor announcements, show openings, industry trends, and market news from across the events world. Whether you follow technology, healthcare, food, or manufacturing events, our news feed surfaces the stories that matter to trade show professionals, exhibitors, and event marketers.
Industry-Leading Sustainability Benchmarking Program Accepting 2025 Submissions Through August 31
Venues Urged to Participate in Second Annual Survey To Drive Industry-Wide Sustainability Progress
Diversified Rolls Out Green Strategy at Accountex London
The massive trade show adopted Better Stands as a measuring tool to cut down on waste throughout its portfolio of events.
Part Six: Meet the 2026 Event Industry 50 Over 50
Meet five recipients of the inaugural 50 Over 50 honor: Bob Harar, Carolyn Patterson-Kemper, Gary Schirmacher, John Dandeneau, and Karalynn Sprouse.
Houston First Restructures Leadership to Support Convention Center Expansion
Three executives promoted as organization splits operations into separate venues and development divisions
FICP Names Jamie Murdock President Following National Search
Maritz executive brings 25 years of hospitality and meetings experience to financial services association
NEXTPredict Bets $12K on Kalshi to Protect $3M Conference from Flight Chaos
Event organizer uses prediction market contracts to hedge October summit against JFK travel disruptions
Grow Your Show Marketing Playbook: Marketing to Gen Now
75% of the workforce will be Millennials and Gen Z by 2030. This week’s podcast explores the rising influence of Now Gen audiences.
Preview: What You Need to Know for Connect Marketplace in Tampa
Annual gathering brings together meeting planners and suppliers for appointments, education and networking Aug. 24-26
NY NOW's Summer Show Saw an Increase in Buyer Attendance Under New Ownership
The biannual wholesale marketplace welcomed first-time and returning exhibitors to the Javits Center.
August Destination News: Event Destinations are Playing the Long Game
Major events commit to their host cities, an international forum sets its sights on Dallas, and Las Vegas expands its event transportation network.
Trade Show Moves: TSNN's Roundup of New Hires & Promotions for August
AEN, Informa Markets, FFair, Music City Center, and more welcomed new leaders and rewarded hard-working staff with elevated roles in recent weeks.
Interview series: SPL’s Nate Dillion on Mobile Podcast Solutions And More
AV Pro Offers Tips on Creating Seamless Podcast Experiences at Events
Show & Grow Marketing Playbook Episode 3: Leveraging Podcasts to Grow Attendance
Learn how the National Restaurant Association Show leveraged podcasts to drive 920 direct registrations of which 60% were first-time attendees.
Executive Interview Series: Larry Grossenbacher, President, General Contracting Division, CSI Worldwide
At Cvent Connect in Nashville, TSNN chatted with the industry exec about launching CSI’s general services contracting division five years ago and more
Farnborough International Airshow Saw a Major Boost in Attendance This Year
The biennial event for aerospace, defense, and space industry sectors introduced new features and experienced global firsts.
ZenSpace Deploys Private Meeting Pods at Moscone Center, Georgia World Congress Center
Convention centers add semi-permanent installations as part of ancillary revenue strategy
Why European and American Exhibitors Budget for Trade Shows Differently
T3’s Philippe Van Ameyde explains that exhibitors can budget more accurately by understanding how labor rules, freight handling and venue requirements vary by country, city and show.
Interview Series: Cvent's Rachel Andrews on Record-Breaking Cvent Connect 2026 and Major Company Rebrand
Head of global meetings and events shares insights from her role at Cvent, including event management strategies, the Nashville effect and the future of AI in event planning.
Former RX Executive Tapped to Lead Messe Düsseldorf North America
Trade show veteran Geoffrey Sauer to lead Chicago-based subsidiary's growth strategy
Fanatics Fest 2026: Inside the Winning Experiential Builds and Viral Moments
From a sauce-filled dunk tank to a life-size UFC Octagon, record attendance was only part of the story. Take a look at the activations that had TSNN taking notes.