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Curated headlines from the trade show and exhibition industry's top publications, associations, and expert blogs.
Gary Shapiro, the CES Ninja, Reflects on a Remarkable Journey
The president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association talks to TSNN about overcoming obstacles to create the country’s most in-demand trade show.
Questex Unveils Platform to Scale Curated Business Matchmaking Across Event Portfolio
Questex has launched Q Connect and Q Connect Premium, a new connection framework that uses first-party audience intelligence to deliver curated one-to-one meetings and executive experiences across its global event portfolio
Done Deal: LVE Expands West Coast Operations With Acquisition of Innovative Expo
With the purchase of California-based Innovative Expo, LVE has expanded its regional footprint to enhance client support capabilities across the West Coast market.
Sustainability isn’t Rocket Science. It’s a Choice.
Exhibitors often think they need to make an either/or decision regarding sustainability. Either choose a 100-percent eco-friendly exhibit or a booth that gives Mother Nature a symbolic middle finger. The post Sustainability isn’t Rocket Science. It’s a Choice. appeared first on Classic Exhibits.
Evolving Expectations Off the Show Floor Lead Latest Wave of Hotel Upgrades
Properties across the country are investing millions in renovations, new concepts, and ultra-luxury accommodations to impress attendees long after the convention doors close.
Trade Shows are a Journey. Send Sacagawea.
The Sacagawea Portable Hybrid Display is an American-engineered and built system designed for professional exhibitors. It’s meant to last for years, look amazing, and setup fast from the first to the fiftieth show. No compromises. The post Trade Shows are a Journey. Send Sacagawea. appeared first…
Introducing the New Classic Website!
Good websites are never fully done. They evolve… and the new Classic website makes changes much easier. So, if “stuff” moves around or we add new features, it’s because we’re antsy about the status quo at Classic Exhibits. Which shouldn’t surprise you. The post Introducing the New Classic Website!…
IAEE Inks Deal to Acquire EXHIBITORLIVE and EXHIBITOR Magazine
IAEE will acquire Exhibitor Group by April 30 to create a unified ecosystem serving both exhibition organizers and exhibitors.
Government Shutdown Looms
ECA's Tommy Goodwin explains how the impending third DHS shutdown since October could impact the industry this time around.
As Data Valuations Cool, What Does That Mean for Events Businesses?
M&A Advisor Adam Shaw shares why AI concerns pressuring data company valuations are actually strengthening the investment case for events businesses, as live gatherings generate irreplaceable proprietary intelligence that digital channels cannot replicate.
Connect Spring Marketplace Reveals Program for Citywide Track Powered by TSNN
Specialized program addresses growing demand for multi-venue, destination-wide events
Smart, Stylish and Show Floor Ready: Must-Have Products for Trade Show Travel Pros
Eight innovative travel products help trade show and events professionals stay comfortable, organized and polished on the road, from hybrid sneaker-heels to high-tech recovery tools.
Turn Trade Show Booth Walls into Conversation Starters
ASV's Brian Dunlap Shares 5 Takeaways on How to Use Visual Storytelling When Designing Your Booth To Drive Trade Show Engagement
Winning Back the World: DC’s Strategy for Growing International Travel
Tourism leaders reveal perceptions, policy shifts and major moments that will influence inbound visitation in 2026.
After 42 years in Louisville, Equip Expo Will Rotate to Orlando Beginning in 2029
Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment trade show that ranked No. 8 on the most recent TSNN Top Trade Show List, announced a two-city rotation plan, with Orlando hosting shows in 2029, 2031, and 2033.
Tech Trends: New Tools for Faster Booth Design, Smarter Payments, and AI-Driven Planning
TSNN takes a deep dive into the newest tech solutions for events of all types, plus the latest must-know industry news.
Designing Events for Focus in an Always-On World
Exhibitions today offer more content, more meetings, and more interaction than ever before. Yet for Gen Z and Millennials, the challenge is no longer access to information, but mental overload. Constant screen exposure and tightly packed schedules reduce attention and limit meaningful engagement.…
A DIWG PoC: How hard is it to make a functional AI voice assistant for the exhibition industry?
One of the best aspects of our industry is its openness. We don’t hesitate to share and collaborate. Curiosity supersedes competition and excitement trumps apathy. And nowhere else is that more visible than in the UFI Digital Innovation Working Group. The post A DIWG PoC: How hard is it to make a…
People, Culture and Sustainable Performance
At the 92nd UFI Global Congress in Hong Kong, the People & Culture Insights Series explored how technology and empathy can work together to support sustainable performance in event teams. The session focused on practical ways to reduce burnout, improve engagement and ensure long-term workforce…
UFI Next Generation Leadership Programme 2025 Presentation
2025 NGL mission: Redefining Exhibtion Formats The 2025 NGL mission centres on redefining exhibition formats in response to the evolving needs of audiences, exhibitors, and organisers. Throughout the programme, the NGLs discovered and developed bold, forward-thinking approaches that challenge…