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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.
Talking Tech with Javits Center’s Timothy Gaburungyi
NEW YORK CITY — Javits Center is one of the first major convention centers in the U.S. to deploy Wi-Fi 7 at scale. This new network was designed and built by the venue’s team and delivers significantly faster speeds, three times the capacity, enhanced security and improved reliability. Trade Show…
In Memoriam: Jason Ware
PLANO, Texas — Events industry veteran Jason Ware passed away on June 24, 2026. Ware’s more than 20-year career in the trade show industry included roles at Meeting Professionals International, the American Heart Association, the Cardiovascular Research Foundation and MCI USA. “If there is one…
The New Airline Rules of Engagement and How They Could Impact Event Attendance
CHICAGO — There was a time when junior employees wedged into middle seats on predawn flights could console themselves with a small but meaningful fantasy: The miles were theirs. The points — those tiny, glittering promises of future upgrades, lounge access and maybe a vacation — belonged to the…
Anaheim Reports a Record-Breaking Year in 2025
ANAHEIM — The city of Anaheim released strong results of its performance in 2025, including welcoming a record 26.5 million visitors throughout the year and hosting major marquee events. The record-breaking year has been the result of the city investing in an “always-on” culture, providing visitors…
In Events, Value Isn’t a Slogan — it’s the Job
In Events, Value Isn’t a Slogan — it’s the Job is a contributed article from Peter Lindsay, Chief Strategy Officer, RX Strategy can sound complicated. But a good strategy is just about defining clearly the few significant choices that you are making to seize an opportunity ahead of you. In this…
CEIR’s Latest Reports Shed Light on Small, Midsize and Healthcare B2B Exhibitions
DALLAS — The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) released benchmarking studies for small, midsize and healthcare B2B exhibitions. These reports reveal engagement metrics, revenue drivers and the 2026 outlook for events under 50,000 net square feet (NSF) and between 50,000 and 200,000…
Organizers Pivot to Accomplish Goals During FIFA World Cup 2026
ATLANTA — As FIFA World Cup fever is gripping the U.S., host cities and show organizers have gotten creative to keep events running smoothly. FAN EXPO Dallas and IntraLogisteX Dallas adjusted their spring and summer schedules because the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas was transformed…
Koelnmesse Expanding to Africa with Anuga Select South Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The Africa Food Show will join Koelnmesse GmbH’s global Anuga network and become Anuga Select South Africa — and Koelnmesse’s debut in Africa. It will serve as an international launchpad for producers, innovators and SMEs, and is scheduled for June 22-24, 2027, at the Cape…
New TFC Research Emphasizes the Importance of Experiential Marketing and Events in the AI Age
DALLAS — New research from The Freeman Company (TFC), titled The Belief Gap™, explores the channels marketers are turning to in order to help build authority and customer loyalty. The “Belief Gap” is defined as the gap between a customer knowing a brand exists and one who believes in a brand enough…
“The Real Farmville” Levels Up at The Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland refreshed its 19,000-square-foot urban farm, which has supplied fresh ingredients, supported pollinator health and showcased urban agriculture for more than a decade. Its new features include: A small fruit-tree orchard, with a…
Meet the 2026 TSE Trailblazers: Shannon Twombly
CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive’s final 2026 Trailblazer spotlight is on Shannon Twombly, Senior Event Coordinator, Diversified. Twombly approaches her work with confidence, curiosity and maturity, and is a major proponent of modernization. In 2025, Diversified restructured its Clean Energy Events…
Meet the 2026 TSE Trailblazers: Parker Swenson
CHICAGO — Over the course of Parker Swenson’s career at Diversified, he has grown from a reliable Project Manager into a resilient, forward-thinking Operations Manager who excels under pressure, anticipates challenges before they arise and elevates the teams around him. Last year, Swenson played a…
InfoComm Celebrates 2026 Success and a New 2027 Show
LAS VEGAS — InfoComm 2026 was a massive success, bringing together 28,132 attendees from 94 countries, and 35,707 total registrants on June 17-19. Its 807 exhibitors filled 395,500 net square feet of show floor space at the Las Vegas Convention Center with the latest technologies in audiovisual…
Turning Trade Show Booths into Immersive Brand Destinations
Turning Trade Show Booths into Immersive Brand Destinations is a contributed article from Taline Hasholian, President of ASV Experiential Step onto the modern trade show floor and you might notice a subtle transformation. Booths are no longer just booths — they’re lounges, studios, pop-ups — each…
Switchback Spring Heads to a New Location with Enhanced Experiences
NEW ORLEANS — From footwear to apparel to hydration to technology, Diversified’s Switchback — the outdoor-focused expansion of The Running Event that launched in 2022 — caters to the needs of the industry’s specialty brands, retailers, media and organizations focusing on hard and soft goods. Last…
Meet the 2026 TSE Trailblazers: Andrew Olson
CHICAGO — Andrew Olson, Senior Director, Customer Operations at RX, has helped redefine Customer Success at the organization by reengineering the operating model behind it, introducing a lifecycle-based progression model that connects onboarding rigor, engagement depth, health scoring and…
EPARTRADE Launches Industry Platform Licensing Program to Keep Audiences Connected Year-Round
CHICAGO — After nearly a decade of building and scaling a digital ecosystem within the performance and racing industry, EPARTRADE is launching its Industry Platform Licensing Program to empower organizations across industries to operate B2B platforms using the EPARTRADE Infrastructure. The launch…
U.S. OMB Proposal Could Impact Events Industry: How to Get Involved
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legislative Action Day 2026 may be behind us, but the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance’s (ECA) work is never done. On May 29, 2026, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a 400-page proposed regulation that goes after how the federal government manages grants.…
What Makes a Micro-Experience Memorable?
CHICAGO — At large-scale events and trade shows, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd and ensure you’re a memorable part of an attendee’s experience. To help address the need to connect authentically with attendees, some event organizers and brands are leaning into designing micro-experiences…
Trend Report: Event Organizers and AI Disruption
SYDNEY, Australia — Conference and event organizers are vulnerable to AI disruption, according to analysis from Deloitte Access Economics. The report assessed occupations based on how much of their core work can be automated by AI compared with tasks that still require human involvement. For…