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.

PR Newswire - Trade Shows·23 days ago

CARKU présente ses innovations en matière de batteries, issues de ses ateliers de production, au salon Automechanika de Francfort 2026

FRANCFORT, Allemagne, 9 septembre 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Les distributeurs du marché des pièces de rechange automobiles ne se contentent plus des solutions de batteries conventionnelles : ils recherchent des produits différenciés, des performances fiables et un soutien à la fabrication...

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PR Newswire - Trade Shows·23 days ago

CARKU Takes Battery Innovation From Factory Floor to Europe at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026

FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Automotive aftermarket distributors are looking beyond conventional battery solutions—seeking differentiated products, reliable performance, and flexible manufacturing support to meet evolving market needs and growth opportunities. CARKU...

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PR Newswire - Trade Shows·23 days ago

CARKU bringt auf der Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 Batterieinnovationen aus der Fertigung nach Europa

FRANKFURT, Deutschland, 9. September 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Händler im Kfz-Ersatzteilmarkt blicken über herkömmliche Batterielösungen hinaus – sie suchen nach differenzierten Produkten, zuverlässiger Leistung und flexibler Fertigungsunterstützung, um den sich wandelnden Marktanforderungen...

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PR Newswire - Trade Shows·23 days ago

ZeroRisk raises $10 million to scale merchant cybersecurity platform

Funding will accelerate global expansion, product development and the deployment of ZeroRisk across major payment providers. ZeroRisk aims to dominate the emerging risk orchestration segment in the payment processing market. DUBLIN, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeroRisk the Irish...

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Event Marketer·23 days ago

The Brief: Pit Stains and Mobile Cheese

This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover the Pit Stain Pit Stop tour, a multisensory OGXperience and the new tour vehicle on the block, the Wedgemobile. The post The Brief: Pit Stains and Mobile Cheese appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Smart Meetings·23 days ago

The Work Behind the Wow: How Pre-Production Protects Budgets, Timelines, and Attendee Experience

As live events become increasingly complex, planners are balancing tighter timelines, evolving attendee expectations, multiple stakeholders and mounting budget pressures. In this environment, audiovisual support has evolved far beyond equipment delivery. Today's planners need more than technology.…

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BizBash·23 days ago

6 Event Rentals That Party Like It's the Early 2000s

Play into nostalgia with these Y2K-themed event rentals.

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Trade Show Executive·23 days ago

Franchise Expo Returns to Dallas-Fort Worth Area

IRVING, Tex. — Franchise Expo Dallas will mark MFV Expositions’ first return to the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 2018. Set for September 18-19 at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, the organizer expects to attract more than 2,000 attendees, who will explore opportunities from more than…

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Trade Show Executive·23 days ago

Greg Topalian Joins Opus Origin as Chairman of North America

NEW YORK CITY — Industry veteran Greg Topalian has been tapped as Opus Origin’s Chairman of North America, signaling the investment group’s goals to grow and scale new B2B events, media, data and information businesses in the market. Opus Origin is led by CEO Sam Jennings and Global Chairman Simon…

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Exhibition World·23 days ago

Ukraine medical charity to speak at Nineteen Group’s Emergency Services Show

The World Extreme Medicine Fund (WEMF) will speak at the 2026 Emergency Services Show at the NEC in Birmingham on 16-17 September,… The post Ukraine medical charity to speak at Nineteen Group’s Emergency Services Show appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..

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BizBash·23 days ago

Is This the Hottest Activity at Events Right Now?

It's one of the most-requested experiences by clients and companies. Here’s why attendees are drawn to catching sticks.

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BizBash·23 days ago

CANADA: Harvest Lights & Balloon Glow, Rhyth-Mic Festival, Elevate Festival, and More

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Exhibition World·23 days ago

New Africa Exhibition Forum launched in Nairobi

Exhibit Africa and events industry consultancy jwc are launching the first edition of the ‘Africa Exhibition Forum’ on 4 and 5 December… The post New Africa Exhibition Forum launched in Nairobi appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..

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BizBash·23 days ago

US: W Hollywood's Velvet Hour, Hutton Group's New Hire, Mastercard Event Earns EIC Gold Status, and More

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Exhibition World·23 days ago

My weekend experiment building an AI sales coach

I was going to write a slightly academic article about the layers of data, but then the AEO Conference in Birmingham happened.… The post My weekend experiment building an AI sales coach appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..

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Event Industry News·23 days ago

NOEA Welcomes Three More Industry Partners as Awards Sponsors

The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has announced See Tickets, University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) and the Event Structures Industry Training Scheme (ESITS) as sponsors of this year’s NOEA Awards. The news adds further momentum behind the association’s flagship event, taking…

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TSNN·23 days ago

Greg Topalian Named Chairman of North America at Events Investment Firm

Industry veteran to lead Opus Origin's expansion across region

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Event Industry News·23 days ago

Edinburgh’s EICC to welcome world’s cycling elite in 2027 for first ever Tour de France start in Scotland

World-class conference and events venue, Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), has revealed that it will play a significant role in the operational delivery of the Tour de France 2027 when the world’s biggest cycling race arrives in the UK next year. Marking the first time in the…

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Exhibition World·23 days ago

International Confex 2027 opens call for sessions: what the industry’s stages want to hear

International Confex, the UK’s flagship trade show for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) industry, has opened its call for papers… The post International Confex 2027 opens call for sessions: what the industry’s stages want to hear appeared first on Exhibition News | The…

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Exhibition Globe·23 days ago

PTEXPO – PT Expo China 2026: Complete Guide to China’s Leading ICT Exhibition

PTEXPO – PT Expo China 2026 is set to bring together leading companies, technology innovators, industry professionals, policymakers, investors, and ICT experts from across China and international markets. Scheduled from 22nd to 24th September 2026, the event will take place at the China National…

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