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HR: A Silent but Strategic Partner
In the tradeshow and convention industry, timelines are compressed, labor demands are variable, and flawless execution is critical. As a result, Human Resources (HR) is a strategic partner rather than just an administrative function within the general contractor model. Since general contractors…
Freeman Report Finds Learning Extends Beyond Sessions
Most tradeshow attendees want to spend more of their learning time on the expo floor and in other event spaces than in conference rooms, according to new research from Freeman. The Freeman Trends Report, Unpacking XLNC: The Future of Adult Learning at Conferences and Tradeshows, Part Two, (download…
Five in 15 Around New Orleans, Louisiana
Five in Fifteen New Orleans, Louisiana 5 places to go within a 15-minute walk of Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Welcome to The Big Easy What do you do when there’s no breakout meeting or the panels are done for the day? Where do you go when you need a little time away from the […] The post Five…
Te Pae Conventions Add $43M to New Zealand Economy
Conventions at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre contributed nearly NZ$74 million, or about $43 million in U.S. dollars, to New Zealand’s economy during the year ending June 2026. An Infometrics impact assessment attributed more than NZ$60 million, or about $35 million, to Canterbury. It also…
IMEX Report Expands Role of Convention Bureaus
IMEX has released a new white paper that calls for convention bureaus to take on a broader role. The report says they should work more closely with economic development groups, local leaders, and industry partners. Place Leadership and the Business Events Sector was written by Professor Greg Clark…
Wow Booth: Apple Rock at ExhibitorLIVE 2026
At ExhibitorLIVE 2026, Apple Rock’s intent was not simply to exhibit what the company could do. Collective creative effort, refined by leadership and multiple departments, utilized visual impact, technology, hospitality, and hands-on engagement to show where the company was headed. A 20-by-40 foot…
Nashville International Airport Snapshot
Airport Code: BNA Location: One Terminal Drive, Nashville, Tennessee Date Opened: June 12, 1937. Named Berry Field in 1939. It was named the Nashville International Airport in 1988. Size: It is 4,555 acres. There are four runways, the longest of which is 11,000 feet. One terminal with five…
Align Exhibits Welcomes Six New Team Members Across Key Business Functions
Submitted by Abby Georgacopoulos, Align Exhibits Align Exhibits announced the addition of six professionals across its operations, business development, client service, and creative teams. Chad Baldwin, Erika Wilson, KayLynn Kuehn, David Boyden, Madison Smith, and Maggie Maple bring a broad mix of…
Exhibitus Announces Design Scholarship Winner
Support of EDPA’s Future Workforce Initiatives Continues Through Scholarship and Internship Programs Submitted by Deborah Cox, Exhibitus Atlanta, Georgia 22 July 2026 – Exhibitus is excited to announce its continued evolution of support for Experiential Designers and Producers Association’s (EDPA)…
That Voice in Your Head Will Either Save You or Sabotage You
Hard work built this industry. Hard work alone won’t scale it. The rest comes down to whether you stay the one who rescues or become the one who builds. Watch this video. The Week That Tells You the Truth It’s a peak stretch. Sales just closed three new programs in two cities. Scheduling is tight.…
AAPEX 2026 Adds Celebrity Appearances
AAPEX 2026 will add sports and entertainment appearances, photo opportunities, and autograph sessions to its November tradeshow program in Las Vegas. Celebrity appearances join AAPEX program The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) announced that several sports figures will appear during…
Legends Global Joins U.S. Food Waste Pact
Legends Global has joined the U.S. Food Waste Pact, a national effort to cut food waste across the food supply chain. Legends joins food waste effort ReFED and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) lead the U.S. Food Waste Pact. The effort brings together producers, foodservice operators, grocery…
CenterPoint Promotes Tamara Museus to Vice President
CenterPoint Marketing has promoted Tamara Museus to vice president of account management, effective July 16. Museus takes account leadership role Museus will lead CenterPoint’s account management department, with a focus on client success, team development, operational consistency, and growth. She…
Just Very Thankful
I just returned from a two-week run to a client show in Cleveland and then ExhibitorLIVE in Tampa Bay, where I also attended the EDPA ENGAGE and the EDPA Chapters Collide events. I spent the weekend catching my breath and resting. I thought a lot about this industry and the people I have worked…
2026 ExSys Awards Honor Exhibit Design Winners
Managed by The Experiential Design Authority, this year’s ExSys Awards were presented at a ceremony hosted inside Moss Inc. headquarters in Chicago earlier this summer. And while Pinnacle took top honors with the Exhibit of the Year award for Neurocrine Biosciences, seven student designers competed…
IMEX America Unveils 2026 Education Tracks
IMEX America has released the first details of its 2026 education program, with 12 tracks focused on event design, artificial intelligence, accessibility, sustainability, marketing, logistics, and leadership. IMEX America outlines education tracks The 15th edition of IMEX America is scheduled for…
Beverage Trends Shift Tradeshow Hospitality
Anyone who has attended a tradeshow mixer knows the routine. The badges stay on, the drinks start flowing, and someone eventually says, “We should definitely work together,” with great conviction. With luck, the night ends with a few new contacts and no photos involving a lampshade worn as a hat or…
IEG Arabia to Organize World Firefighters Games Expos
IEG Arabia has been appointed to organize two expos at the 2026 World Firefighters Games in Saudi Arabia. Expos set for Dhahran Expo The Fire & Safety Expo and the Health & Wellness Expo are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, at Dhahran Expo in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The…
Wow Booth: Whirlpool by InterGlobal Exhibits at KBIS 2026
The Whirlpool exhibit at KBIS 2026 was designed to create a dynamic, technology-driven environment that immersed attendees in the brand’s innovation story while maintaining a clean and approachable layout. The concept centered on integrating appliances directly into a custom LED-driven…
Market Share as a Workforce System in Tradeshow Labor
How labor market dynamics shape compensation, benefits, and staffing consistency in exhibit and live-event work In the tradeshow business, labor is usually judged by one basic question: can the work get done on time? For contractors, venues, and show organizers, that question reaches beyond…