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5 Trends Transforming Trade Show Food Service
Shifting demographics, wellness priorities and evolving eating habits are reshaping what attendees expect from event menus.
Exhibitor Confidence is Back, Now What?
Exhibitor confidence is roaring back and the data proves it's not just habit. IAEE Chairperson Brian Pagel examines why face-to-face events still out-earn every other marketing channel in exhibitors' budgets, plus what organizers must do now to keep that trust (and those dollars) coming back year…
Back to School, But Not Back to the Office?
Back to School, But Not Back to the Office? is a contributed article from Douglas Emslie. September means one thing for millions of young people: back to school. They’ll learn from teachers, but they’ll learn just as much from being around other people — watching, listening, making mistakes,…
Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Concert Tie-ins
Stan culture in music is thriving, with social media continuing to boost superfans’ ability to connect and create content, while rallying behind and defending their favorite artists. Most recently, online fandoms have transformed concert experiences into highly coordinated events, from matching…
A Leading Global Meeting Destination: Why Brazil Is Competing, and Winning, on the World Stage
For years, Brazil has been known for iconic beaches, vibrant culture, and unforgettable hospitality. Today, it is earning equal recognition for its growing leadership as one of the world's premier destinations for international meetings, incentives, conferences, and events.
Greater Fort Lauderdale: The New Blueprint for Large-Scale Meetings
Today's attendees want more than convention halls and breakout rooms — they want destinations that feel immersive, accessible, and memorable. Greater Fort Lauderdale is answering that demand with a model that blends convention-scale infrastructure with a highly walkable, waterfront experience.
embedded world North America 2026: Dates, Venue, Tickets, Exhibitors, Schedule
Introduction to embedded world North America 2026 embedded world North America 2026 is set to bring together the global embedded technology community from 22nd to 24th September 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, United States. The three-day exhibition and conference will…
Art on the Fox Algonquin 2026: Dates, Venue, Exhibitors, Tickets, Schedule and Event Highlights
Art on the Fox Algonquin 2026 Art on the Fox Algonquin 2026 is a highly anticipated juried art festival scheduled to take place on September 12 and 13, 2026, in Downtown Algonquin, Illinois, United States. The two-day event will bring together talented artists, art collectors, families, creative…
DWTC Releases 2026 Events Calendar Across Two Venues
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has released its year-end 2026 calendar, with exhibitions, conferences, and business events scheduled across two venues through December. The calendar spans DWTC in Dubai’s central business district and Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai. Events cover…
Tokyo Secures Six International Conferences Through 2029
Tokyo has secured six international conferences scheduled between 2027 and 2029, adding roughly 19,000 delegates to the city’s future business-events pipeline. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB) confirmed the events across technology, engineering,…
Byron Johnson Named Operations Director at First Financial Center
The First Financial Center in Cincinnati has named Byron Johnson director of operations. Johnson brings 17 years of experience in venue operations to the role. He joins the center after its Jan. 21, 2026, reopening following a $264 million renovation. Johnson most recently served as director of…
Sioux City Home Show 2026 : Dates, Venue, Tickets, Exhibitors, Schedule and Highlights
The Sioux City Home Show 2026 is set to take place from Octomber 30 to November 1st, 2026, at the Sioux City Convention Center in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. The three-day home improvement exhibition will bring together homeowners, contractors, builders, designers, remodeling specialists,…
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - CCOI
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. ("Cogent" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: CCOI) violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5...
SWI wird NVIDIA Cloud Partner (NCP)
AMSTERDAM, 31. August 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Die SWI Group (AMS: SWICH, eine Investmentgesellschaft mit einer Leistungskapazität von 3,6 Gigawatt in Europa und den USA, hat bekannt gegeben, dass sie als „Preferred Partner" dem NVIDIA Cloud Partner (NCP)-Programm beigetreten ist. Die SWI...
BioMarin Announces Global Settlement with Ascendis Pharma A/S; Ascendis Will Pay Royalties to BioMarin on Yuviwel Sales in U.S., EU, Brazil and South Korea
Agreement Resolves all Pending Patent-Related Proceedings Between BioMarin and Ascendis SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Aug. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (Nasdaq: BMRN) today announced that it has entered into binding terms with Ascendis Pharma A/S, resolving the patent and...
WORQ Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Malaysian Flexible Workspace Competitive Strategy Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Flexible Workspace Strategy
WORQ is recognized for its disciplined growth strategy, transit-oriented workspace network, customer-centric experience, and differentiated approach to Malaysia's evolving flexible workspace market. SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that...
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners acquires onshore wind and battery project in Australia
The acquisition of the Gawara Baya project represents an opportunity for Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to deploy near-term capital in Australia and create value for investors in its fifth flagship fund. MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Copenhagen Infrastructure...
El GSMA MWC26 Doha se celebrará conjuntamente con la Conferencia de Plenipotenciarios de la UIT
- El GSMA MWC26 Doha se celebrará conjuntamente con la Conferencia de Plenipotenciarios de la UIT en noviembre de 2026 Tras el éxito de la edición inaugural de 2025, el MWC Doha regresa con más fuerza que nunca al unir fuerzas con la UIT para proporcionar una plataforma global que reúna a...
Quatre partis politiques majeurs au Québec adhèrent au Code de bonne conduite sur l'usage responsable de l'IA en politique d'IVADO et du CEIMIA
MONTRÉAL, le 31 août 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- À l'approche de l'élection générale québécoise du 5 octobre, quatre partis politiques représentés à l'Assemblée nationale ont officialisé aujourd'hui leur adhésion au Code de bonne conduite pour un usage responsable de l'intelligence artificielle...
Frost & Sullivan Tracker Maps India's INR 954 Billion Enterprise Telecom Opportunity Through FY2030
Quarterly intelligence program tracks market size, forecasts, service shifts, and growth opportunities across India's enterprise telecom ecosystem. MUMBAI, India, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- India's enterprise telecom services market is entering a new phase of infrastructure-led growth...