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Inside the Lucas Museum’s Star-Studded Opening Night—and What Event Pros Should Know About LA’s Buzziest New Venue
The long-awaited Lucas Museum of Narrative Art made its debut with a sprawling celebration that activated its plaza, galleries, rooftop, and event space—offering a first look at the possibilities for events at LA’s newest cultural landmark.
What Makes Orlando a Meetings Destination That Keeps Winning
Work on the new Austin Convention Center is underway, along with other big changes set to transform the attendee experience.
Conference spotlight: Why Event Organisers Choose Farnborough International
Choosing the right venue plays a crucial role in the success of any conference or meeting. Beyond capacity and facilities, organisers are looking for venues that simplify event delivery, support delegate engagement and provide the flexibility to accommodate a variety of event formats. Farnborough…
Negotiation 101 for New Managers
New to management? Your negotiation skills are about to be put to the test as your stake in the results of vendor contracts, client terms, team agreements, etc. is now much higher. We asked expert Andrea Christopherson for a sneak peek at the tactics she will be sharing in IAEE’s upcoming webinar…
The Showman’s Show 2026: A first look at the Future of the Outdoor Events Industry
Europe’s original and longest-running trade exhibition for the outdoor, festival and special events industry returns to Newbury Showground on 21–22 October 2026 for its 42nd edition. With more than 300 exhibitors expected and over 80 new companies joining the show for the first time, this year’s…
PackVision Expo 2026: Complete Guide to India’s Packaging Machinery, Materials & Technology Exhibition
PackVision Expo 2026 is a major B2B exhibition focused on packaging machinery, materials, technology, automation and related solutions. The upcoming Chennai edition is scheduled for 15–17 October 2026 at Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The event is designed to bring…
German Consumer Tech Trade Show IFA Reports 240,000 Attendees, Debuts Robot Catwalk
The Berlin event for consumer electronics and home appliances reported 9% attendance growth and featured its largest humanoid robot exhibition to date.
AEV reveals conference keynote speakers
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has, today, announced keynote speaker Alexandra Forsyth will open the AEV annual conference at ICC, Olympia in London on Thursday 26 November 2026. Alexandra Forsyth is an engaging host and human-performance expert exploring leadership, resilience, performance…
Live Event Venues Turn to Physical Solutions to Keep Sensitive Content Secure
Phone Locker® pouches deployed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during summer 2026 live music rehearsals, as venues and rights holders move to protect confidential content from unauthorised recording. As concerns over data leaks, unauthorised recordings and premature content exposure continue to rise…
Major business travel destinations expand their footprint at IBTM World 2026
Multiple major business travel destinations are set to increase their presence at IBTM World this year, including VisitScotland, which is increasing its stand size by 162%. Demonstrating the strong value exhibitors place on attending IBTM’s flagship show, more than 85% of this year’s suppliers are…
Invitation to Tender – Event Safety Management and Production Management – Magna Vitae
Magna Vitae is seeking suitably qualified and experienced contractors to provide Event Safety Management and/or Production Management services for SO Festival 2027. SO Festival is Lincolnshire’s International Festival of Outdoor Arts, taking place across Skegness and Mablethorpe on 11, 12 and 13…
IBTM Ignite 2026: Pitching the Future of Events in Barcelona
Host James Dickson speaks with Max Fellows of allpoints about IBTM Ignite returning to IBTM World in Barcelona (17–19 November). The episode explains how the program supports event startups and scale‑ups with training, mentoring, and live pitching opportunities. Ignite acts as an incubator:…
Cvent – Event tech that makes every experience count
Your event has a job to do. Cvent gives event professionals the tools to plan, promote, run, and measure in-person, virtual, hybrid, and webinar experiences. Spend less time chasing logistics and more time delivering outcomes. Your event has a job to do Plan with clarity. Run with confidence. Prove…
dmg events appoints chief technology officer
International event organiser dmg events has appointed Agop Niksarlioglu as chief technology officer, as the company continues to invest in digital innovation… The post dmg events appoints chief technology officer appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..
Paris, Bogotá and Melbourne’s former mayors join YouTube co-founder in Abu Dhabi for LIVEX 2026
YouTube co-founder Steve Chen, Ryan Reynolds, and Tucker Carlson are among the first speakers confirmed for LIVEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi. They will join… The post Paris, Bogotá and Melbourne’s former mayors join YouTube co-founder in Abu Dhabi for LIVEX 2026 appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade…
2026 UFI Awards Honor CES and Informa Markets ASEAN
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has named two more winners in its 2026 UFI Awards program. CES, organized by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), received the 2026 UFI Marketing Award. The award recognizes its use of artificial intelligence in event marketing.…
Heidi Hallows Named Visit Loudoun Director of Sales
Visit Loudoun has named Heidi Hallows director of sales. She brings more than 20 years of hospitality and tourism experience to the role. Hallows will work with the Visit Loudoun team and its industry partners. Together, they will focus on growing meetings and group business throughout Loudoun…
APEX Event Network Launches for Experienced Event Professionals
APEX Event Network has launched as a nonprofit organization serving experienced professionals across the events, meetings, exhibitions, and experiential industries. Based in Plano, Texas, the organization focuses on professionals with at least 20 years of industry experience. Its programs include…
Huawei Unveils Six Global Power Showcases, Unlocking a New Power System with AI-Energy Synergy
SHANGHAI, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, Huawei held the 2026 Global Electric Power Summit under the title " AI × Energy: Unlocking a New Power System." More than 600 representatives from global power companies, industry organizations, ecosystem partners, and...