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Your Attendees are Ambassadors. Are You Treating Them That Way?
“A family rescued from a war zone through a call to an old conference contact.” “Allies who now see America as a threat rather than a friend.” “A demographic imbalance quietly reshaping a superpower’s behavior.” These headlines are shaping who walks your exhibition floor. Catch up on the insights…
How Sony Alpha Universe scaled event operations across Latin America
Sony Alpha Universe delivers photography workshops, film-making masterclasses, and hands-on product experiences across Latin America. Angelo Marconi and Álvaro Fernandez explain how Sony has grown the program to more than 300 events and 9,000 attendees while strengthening creator relationships,…
ABPCO Launches 2026 CPD Survey to Shape the Future of Professional Learning
The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has launched its 2026 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Survey, inviting event professionals from across the association and not-for-profit sector to help shape the future of learning and professional development. Open to…
The Showman’s Show and NOEA Partner to Deliver Training Day Taster Session for Outdoor Events Industry
The Showman’s Show and the National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) have announced a partnership that will bring to life a first glimpse of the association’s forthcoming Training Day at this year’s event. The session will bring together some of the outdoor events industry’s leading operational…
Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Wine Windows
Sometimes it’s what people can’t see that unlocks the greatest potential for engagement. The mystery of not knowing what lies beyond the veil—a sample, an interaction, a giveaway—inevitably prompts attendees to take action. And marketers are strategizing accordingly. In a nod to aperitivo culture,…
Evolution Dome Powers RX Global’s Brand-New ‘Community@Infosec’ Hub at Infosecurity Europe 2026
Temporary inflatable structure specialist Evolution Dome provided the centrepiece for RX Global’s brand-new Community@Infosec feature at Infosecurity Europe 2026, combining a prominent 15m Inflatable Cube with the debut deployment of its new Nexus Pod at Excel London. Held from the 2nd–4th June…
When AI does the math, people make the match.
Ask attendees why they register for your events and the #1 answer is usually “to meet just the right people”. Content usually ranks second, and coffee is somewhere under on the list. Now look at what you’re actually asking them to do. A 500-person event holds 124,750 possible 1:1 pairings. Give an…
EDPA Northeast Classic Tees Up Support for Randy Smith Memorial Fund
Industry professionals come together to strengthen connections, reconnect with colleagues and support the EDPA Foundation’s mission of giving back to the industry community. The EDPA Northeast Classic is an annual event hosted by the EDPA Northeast Chapter to bring the industry together and raise…
Top 10 Exhibition Venues in Kolkata, India
Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is one of the most important business and cultural cities in eastern India. The city has a strong history of hosting trade fairs, industrial exhibitions, consumer expos, conferences, corporate events, and international business gatherings. With excellent…
August Destination News: Event Destinations are Playing the Long Game
Major events commit to their host cities, an international forum sets its sights on Dallas, and Las Vegas expands its event transportation network.
One World Unveils One World Group as Business Evolves Beyond Technology Rental
After 16 years of growth in the global technology rental and event technology sector, One World has announced the next stage of its evolution with the launch of One World Group. www.oneworldgroup.com The move reflects a significant expansion of the company’s capabilities and ambitions,…
Top 20 Event Venues in Mumbai, India
Mumbai is one of India’s leading destinations for exhibitions, trade fairs, conferences, corporate meetings, product launches, networking events and MICE programmes. As the country’s financial capital, Mumbai has a strong combination of international connectivity, business infrastructure, hotels…
Joey Bartman Named Lead Account Manager for Purple Exhibits Orlando
Purple Exhibits has appointed Joey Bartman lead account manager for all Orlando, Florida, tradeshow projects. Bartman moves into the expanded role after managing several large exhibit and experiential programs for Amazon and other clients. His recent work included a 40-by-40-foot Amazon activation…
Michael Seligman Joins Graphic Image Flooring as VP of Sales
Michael Seligman joins Graphic Image Flooring as Vice President of Sales, bringing more than 30 years of experience in sales leadership, business development, and strategic growth. In his new role, Michael will lead the company’s sales strategy, business development efforts, and national account…
Synergy Design Group Ranks No. 2,194 on 2026 Inc. 5000
Synergy Design Group has ranked No. 2,194 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 after posting 154 percent revenue growth over three years. The annual list ranks privately held U.S. companies based on percentage revenue growth from 2022 through 2025. Synergy, a New Orleans-based exhibit and branded environments…
XCMG Accelerates Global Equipment Deliveries for Infrastructure and Mining Projects
XUZHOU, China, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XCMG (SHE: 000425) has accelerated equipment deliveries and deployments in Angola, Southeast Asia, South America and Mozambique, supporting road construction, lifting, aerial access and green mining projects. Deliveries include more than 100...
Embecta Corp. Sued for Securities Law Violations - FINAL DEADLINE TODAY - EMBC
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Embecta Corp. ("Embecta" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: EMBC) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by...
Seeing Machines launches Physical AI Platform to power the next generation of humanoid robots
New platform builds on proven automotive leadership to enable safe, intuitive human-machine interaction CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Seeing Machines Limited (AIM: SEE), the advanced computer vision company that has helped redefine transport safety through AI-powered...
transcosmos receives Special Award for Digital Utilization in JiIT's Best Customer Support of The Year 2026
Achieves business transformation by aligning AI- and DX-driven operational efficiency with organizational values TOKYO, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- transcosmos today announced that it has received the Special Award for Digital Utilization at the Best Customer Support of The Year 2026...
Soterion's SAP License Manager Passes 100 FUE Assessments as Customers Confront the Cost of SAP's STAR Licensing
One year after launch, the module has completed 100 Full User Equivalent assessments, sizing SAP licensing on what users actually do rather than on the access they are assigned AMSTERDAM, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Soterion today announced that its SAP License Manager has completed its...