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Omar Johnson: In the AI Era, Human Judgment Is the Real Differentiator
The founder and CEO of Øpus Intelligence says the future of events is a shift from one-time moments to vital engines of brand community and intelligence.
Executive Interview Series: Larry Grossenbacher, President, General Contracting Division, CSI Worldwide
At Cvent Connect in Nashville, TSNN chatted with the industry exec about launching CSI’s general services contracting division five years ago and more
Farnborough International Airshow Saw a Major Boost in Attendance This Year
The biennial event for aerospace, defense, and space industry sectors introduced new features and experienced global firsts.
Symphony Portable Modular PERFECTION!
Symphony is often described as a portable display, which is mostly true. It assembles without tools and ships in roto-molded cases, both features of portable systems. But the Symphony Portable Modular System is much more. The post Symphony Portable Modular PERFECTION! appeared first on Classic…
On the Record: How Baltimore Brought Its Unique Vibes to Cities Across the East Coast
The city’s mobile record store pop-up traveled to events and festivals throughout the summer.
DEI Under Pressure
Political backlash and potential legal action continue to be a concern for organizations whose events fall under a DEI umbrella. Here’s what to know from a legal standpoint and how one DEI speaker whose business was decimated is moving forward.
Quality Leads and High-Energy Atmosphere Help Building Industry Show Sell Out Exhibit Space
IRVINE, Calif. — Building Industry Show’s (BIS) motto, “Not Your Typical Tradeshow,” isn’t just marketing hype designed to get attention. It’s the business model of the show — and the reason it was able to sell all of its exhibit space for this year’s event in months. BIS 2026, which will be held…
Closing the Loop on Your Sustainability Performance
Your numbers don’t lie and neither should your sustainability story. This final installment in our five-part series tackles the step most exhibition organizers skip: tracking carbon, vetting offsets and reporting results with real transparency. Discover how to turn good intentions into a credible,…
ZenSpace Deploys Private Meeting Pods at Moscone Center, Georgia World Congress Center
Convention centers add semi-permanent installations as part of ancillary revenue strategy
The Happiness Index, to headline second collaborative beam and MIA ESG Summit
Matt Phelan, co-founder of The Happiness Index, will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 beam and Meetings Industry Association (MIA) ESG Summit at BMA House, London, on 14 September. Centred on the theme of People, Planet and Profit, the one-day summit will help meetings and events…
FastLane GmbH
A successful event starts long before the first session begins. It starts the moment attendees arrive. That’s where FastLane comes in. For more than 25 years, we have specialised in professional on-site solutions for accreditation, check-in, badge printing, and attendee management. From mobile…
The QEII Centre reports biggest year-on-year increase in AI-focused events
Leading conference, events and exhibition centre, The QEII Centre, has revealed its biggest growth sector this year as AI-related events, representing a brand-new revenue stream for the business. Reflecting AI’s rise from niche technology topic to boardroom priority, the venue has reported a…
Experiential Marketing Trend of the Week: Wedding Bells
The bravest brands know how to cross boundaries in the most epic of ways, and this year, they’re reaching for the altar. From limited-time wedding chapels to brand ambassadors and mascots serving as officiants, adventurous and social-first couples are letting brands play a part in their “forever”…
Why European and American Exhibitors Budget for Trade Shows Differently
T3’s Philippe Van Ameyde explains that exhibitors can budget more accurately by understanding how labor rules, freight handling and venue requirements vary by country, city and show.
AEV publishes eGuide 2026 edition
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has, today, published the 2026 edition of the eGuide. For nearly 20 years, the event industry-specific eGuide has been a fundamental source of guidance for UK venue, organiser, exhibitor and supplier companies. The eGuide provides easily accessible information…
Water Expo Hyderabad 2026: Date, Venue, Exhibitors, Schedule, Tickets & Industry Opportunities
WATER EXPO HYDERABAD 2026 is set to become an important B2B exhibition for professionals, manufacturers, suppliers, technology providers, policymakers, consultants, and stakeholders working across the water and wastewater industry. Scheduled from 8th to 10th October 2026, the event will be held at…
Bake Expo 2026: India’s Leading B2B Bakery, Confectionery and Food Technology Exhibition
Bake Expo 2026 is set to become one of the most important B2B trade exhibitions for the bakery, confectionery, food technology, ingredients, packaging, and HoReCa industries. The three-day exhibition will be held from 9th to 11th October 2026 at the Adlux International Convention & Exhibition…
AIME expands executive team with new hires boosting leadership ahead of 2027 event
AIME has made two key executive appointments, Monica Kent-Giles, AIME Marketing Director and Brooke Campbell, AIME Buyer Engagement Director, strengthening its leadership team as preparations accelerate for AIME 2027 to be held in Melbourne next February. Silke Calder, AIME Event Director who…
Across the Aisle: Nobody Here Will Stop You Carrying Your Own Box
I once spent the better part of a day in an American hall beside a booth I could not take down, waiting for my own empty crate to come back to me. It was two hundred metres away at the outside. The entire aisle was waiting on the same forklifts. There was nothing whatsoever I […] The post Across…
Job Opportunity: Head of Event Development – Trafalgar Entertainment
Job details Job reference REQ01323 Application closing date 24/08/2026 Location Hybrid Salary Depending on skills and experience Contractual hours 40 Basis Full time Job category/type Theatre ProgrammingApply here ABOUT TRAFALGAR ENTERTAINMENT (TE) Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary…