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From Peer to Leader: Insights and Advice on Rising Through the Ranks
CHICAGO — For career-driven individuals, a rewarding professional moment can come in the form of a promotion or being trusted to take on new projects and lead teams. These advancements can also come with their own set of challenges to navigate through, as the transition from peer to leader on teams…

El White Space en la industria de reuniones: tiempo de calidad, bienestar y equilibrio
En una industria dedicada a organizar cada minuto, también necesitamos aprender a reservar espacios para nosotros. El white space no es tiempo que sobra, sino tiempo de calidad que elegimos para respirar, conectar y simplemente ser.
The Requests That Arrive After Registration Opens
Regform on the late changes every organiser fields during the summer season, and why registration should absorb them without a rebuild. Event registration is seldom finished when it opens. It is amended. A sponsor buys a package that carries six delegate places. A second workshop stream is added,…
Job Opportunity: Production Manager (Retail, Experiential & Live Events) – Scratch Creative
Scratch Creative is an independent design and production studio creating refined physical experiences for some of the world’s leading brands. From our Battersea studio, we bring creative thinking, design development and production delivery together under one roof. Our work spans flagship retail,…
Create & Cultivate's CEO Shares 8 Rules for Building Effective Women-Focused Events
Marina Middleton, CEO and partner at Create & Cultivate, outlines how event profs can center women through access, networking, intentional design, and more.
Sneak Peek: Experience Design at Expo! Expo! 2026
Your attendees remember how your event made them feel long after they forget the agenda so why are registration, the show floor and follow-up still designed like three separate events? The Experience Design learning track at Expo! Expo! 2026 will give you the frameworks top industry minds use to…
CANADA: Destination Canada's ASAE Experience, Dîner en Blanc Edmonton, Montreal Biosphère's New Exhibit, and More
US: Money20/20 Australia, PRG's New Executive Hires, Eater Off Menu, and More

Fred Dixon Departs Brand USA to Lead NYC Tourism + Conventions
NYC Tourism + Conventions has appointed Fred Dixon as president and CEO, marking a return to the organization he previously led for a decade.

Jamie Murdock to Lead FICP
Following a national executive search led by the organization's Search Committee and Board of Directors, Jamie Murdock has been named president of Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP).
SOURCING at MAGIC New York 2026: Complete Event Guide
Introduction to SOURCING at MAGIC New York 2026 SOURCING at MAGIC New York 2026 is set to bring together fashion manufacturers, suppliers, brands, buyers, designers, retailers, and industry professionals from around the world. The event is scheduled to take place from September 9 to September 11,…
Skiddle and Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) announce bursary to support UK’s small independent festivals
The UK’s leading independent ticketing platform, Skiddle and the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) have teamed up for the second year to invite applications for a new bursary designed to support the organisers of very small and micro festivals across the UK. The initiative will give up to…
Meet the EN30 under Thirty: Mary McCarthy
Over the course of the EN 30underThirty programme, Exhibition News will be speaking to members of the programme about their professional journey and… The post Meet the EN30 under Thirty: Mary McCarthy appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..
Buckler Craft Fairs – De Land 2026: Dates, Venue, Tickets, Exhibitors and Schedule
Buckler Craft Fairs – De Land 2026 Buckler Craft Fairs – De Land 2026 is set to take place on September 5–6, 2026, at the Volusia County Fairgrounds in DeLand, Florida, United States. The event is expected to bring together hundreds of talented artisans, makers, craft vendors, shoppers, families,…
Meet Super Benji: The AI Sales Dog Rewriting Event Lead Gen
Jeremy Basset, CEO and founder of Super Benji, joins James Dickson to explain how his AI-powered sales tool automates prospecting, personalises outreach, and helps event organisers find sponsors, exhibitors and speakers more efficiently. They discuss real-world results, use cases for big and small…
Black Hat USA 2026 Introduced More Attendee-Centric Experiences and Programming Features
The cybersecurity event delivered advanced research, threat intelligence, and networking opportunities to global security professionals.
IBTM Ignite returns to IBTM World 2026 with new investors and promising event start-ups and scale-ups
IBTM Ignite, a unique programme connecting investors with the next generation of businesses shaping the future of the events industry, will return to IBTM World for 2026. Delivered in partnership with growth consultancy and M&A specialist allpoints, Ignite combines investment-ready support, live…
AIME unveils bold new brand identity as it enters its next chapter of growth
AIME has revealed a new brand identity marking a fresh chapter for Asia Pacific’s largest and longest-running business events trade show as it enters its 34th year. Coming off five consecutive years of growth, AIME has built a global profile as the show that international buyers, exhibitors and…

Inaugural Experiential Design Forum: a Brilliant Success
In July 2026, TruNorth hosted its Experiential Design Forum at Pilot Project Brewing in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood, where 75 experiential professionals, including creatives, designers, producers, and operators, gathered to discuss, collaborate, and learn. The event also marked TruNorth’s…
One World widens its enterprise technology market target with launch of Group
London-based event technology rental specialist One World is setting its sights on the wider enterprise technology market with the launch of One… The post One World widens its enterprise technology market target with launch of Group appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..
