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.
Part Four: Meet the 2026 Event Industry 50 Over 50
Meet five recipients of the inaugural 50 Over 50 honor: Al Mercuro, Carrie Ferenac, Dawn Amaskane, Mark Mallchok, and Rebecca Arnold.
Apollo Completes Emerald, Questex Acquisitions, Emerald Delists from NYSE
Combined company names executive leadership team as integration begins
ReedPop Taps Industry Veteran Marie Browne to Lead U.S. Business
Founding team member behind New York Comic Con returns to oversee portfolio of fan events after leading growth initiatives across RX
Automate 2026 Breaks Attendance Records as Demand for Robotics, AI, and Automation Grows
North America’s largest robotics and automation event brought together humans and humanoids to explore the future of automation.
Trade Show Moves: TSNN's Roundup of New Hires & Promotions for July
TSNN Launches The EXHIEs™: Comprehensive, Industry-Wide Awards Program Recognizing Exhibitor Excellence Across All Trade Shows
The trade show industry's most trusted media brand introduces "The Oscars of the Trade Show Floor" with inaugural programs at Connect Marketplace and Longevityfest
RASA World to Produce Invite-Only HawkeFest 2026 for Founders and CMOs on Santa Monica Pier
Festival producer behind Pier Play to apply open-air production to Oct. 1 business gathering
The Freeman Company Promotes Chris Schimek to President of Freeman Events & Exhibits
Nearly 30-year operations leader moves from COO to lead one of the industry’s largest event operations organizations
TSNN Analysis: 7 Top Trends for U.S. Exhibition Industry Culled from New UFI Data
The latest UFI data indicates U.S. trade show organizers are holding steady or showing growth but are closely watching the economy for potential disruptions.
Robotics and Automation Trade Show Sees an Almost 50% Increase in Attendance from Last Year
The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation took over Vienna with free exhibitions, live demonstrations, and educational activities that were open to the public.
How Global Disruption Is Reshaping the Exhibition Industry: What Exhibitors Can Do About It
International stand building executive Sam Allen says supply chain volatility, geopolitical instability, and rising logistics costs are forcing brands to rethink how they approach trade shows. He offers advice on how to build an exhibition strategy that holds up under pressure.
July Venue News: Construction Beyond the Convention Center
A new wave of venue development across amphitheaters and headquarters hotels underscores how essential meeting infrastructure has become...and we’re not just talking about the exhibit hall.
RX Brings Fan‑Con Model to Dallas With Debut of DIY CON
The public company expands its consumer slate with new show for those who build it themselves
Storytelling at Scale: Inside NAB Show with Karen Chupka
In episode 76 of Trade Show Talk, we explore how Karen Chupka, EVP of Global Connections and Events at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), reveals how her team is transforming one of the industry’s longest-running trade shows into a hub for innovation—where AI, creator economy, and…
What’s Trending in F&B: Insights from McCormick Place Director of Culinary Operations Michael Kingsley
From the Midwest’s largest urban rooftop garden to AI and robotics for front-of-house composting, discover innovative trends and sustainability initiatives in food and beverage at one of the busiest U.S. convention centers
M&A: Easyfairs Nordic Division Moves from Shareholder to Owner in Sweden-based Expo Company
Move brings Nordic Live Expo under Easyfairs Nordic’s full ownership to build out focused B2B events across Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark.
NYC Tourism Chief Julie Coker Heads West to Lead California Through Olympic Era
Veteran destination marketer with NYC Tourism + Conventions experience will lead California's $158.9B tourism industry through Super Bowl LXI and 2028 Olympics.
Choose Chicago Mid-Year Outlook Signals Strong Growth for Trade Show and Events Industry
Record visitor numbers, surging corporate spending, and improving group demand position Chicago—and the broader meetings industry—for a robust second half of 2026.
From CFO to Corner Office: San Diego Convention Center Taps Internal Leader After Nationwide Hunt
Mardeen Mattix, who guided the facility through pandemic transformation and post-recovery growth, beat national field to succeed retiring CEO Rip Rippetoe.
Paul Miller Named CEO of Combined Emerald-Questex Company
Apollo-backed merger taps events industry veteran with track record of scaling multi-vertical platforms and driving growth to lead newly combined B2B events powerhouse.