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Strengthening Strong Foundations: A Q&A with RX’s Helen Sheppard
CHICAGO — This year, RX marked Earth Day with a coordinated social media campaign showcasing the sustainability initiatives taking place across its events. The initiative placed special emphasis on the vital role of RX’s stakeholders — particularly its suppliers — encouraged engagement and…
AVIXA Acquires Lightapalooza, Plans Co‑Located Show at InfoComm 2027
FAIRFAX, Va. — AVIXA acquired the Lightapalooza residential lighting conference and trade show from the Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA). The show’s next edition will be co-located with InfoComm 2027 in Orlando, an event which AVIXA bills as “The World’s Most Vital Pro AV Show.”…
CzechTourism Lures Buyers with Annual Travel Trade Day
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — This week, Prague was tapped as the host city for the ninth annual Czechia Travel Trade Day (TDD), the largest incoming tourism event in the Czech Republic. The “City of 100 Spires” did not disappoint, as attendees were catered to with walking tours of its preserved Old…
Trade Show Executive’s Fastest 50 Awards & Summit Celebrates Growth in Charm City
BALTIMORE — April 22-24, 2026, more than 170 event professionals gathered for Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) Fastest 50 Awards & Summit, which celebrated the fastest-growing trade shows in the U.S. from last year. Fastest 50’s 13th edition provided top-tier networking opportunities and an elite…
TSE Fastest 50 Grand Award Winners Revealed; Informa’s Data Center World Wins Big with Triple Crown
BALTIMORE — Trade Show Executive (TSE) revealed this year’s Fastest 50 Grand Award winners, recognizing the standout shows across the Fastest 50 rankings, at the annual TSE Fastest 50 Awards & Summit. Big winners of the night included Data Center World, which took home three awards — one of which…
Eight Earth Day Updates from Major Venues
CHICAGO — Happy Earth Day 2026! It’s time to reflect on the wonder and beauty of our home planet, and think about how we can help protect it. We checked in with four major convention centers to learn about their new sustainability strategies, which are making events more eco-friendly by the day. 1.…
The Center of Hospitality
The Center of Hospitality is a Sponsored Article from the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) Located off International Drive in Orlando, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) stands as a dynamic force in the region, welcoming millions of guests, hosting world-class events, and driving…
2026 Public Library Association Conference Meets the Moment in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS — As the Public Library Association (PLA) was gearing up for its biennial PLA Conference, set for April 1-3, 2026, in Minneapolis, political strife hit its host city: Federal immigration enforcement surged during its early registration and housing deadlines, and the city experienced…
Newly Rebranded World of Coffee San Diego a Success
SAN DIEGO — After three decades, North America’s former Specialty Coffee Expo has aligned its name with the other Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) trade shows by rebranding as World of Coffee. Under the SCA, the show has gone from hosting a few hundred attendees to more than 15,000. It was…
The Rise of the Ecosystem Event Model
CHICAGO — Reflecting on industry events and conversations with leaders in the events space, there’s a new phrase popping up: the ecosystem event. But what is an ecosystem event? And what makes it different from any other industry event? Trade Show Executive connected with some of the leaders who…
Freeman’s Learning Trends Report Reveals What Attendees Value at In-Person Educational Experiences
DALLAS — Freeman released part one of its Learning Trends Report, which focuses on how attendees learn within conference room sessions and general sessions, and the value they receive from different traditional formats. The idea of quality over quantity, which the industry has leaned into in a…
Events Venture Group Announces Investment in The Nest Campus
NEW YORK CITY — Events Venture Group (EVG) announced an investment in The Nest Campus, a growing climate and resilience platform. EVG co-invested alongside SilverCircle. The Nest Campus operates across a multi-vertical resilience landscape — including energy, industrial transformation and…
Career Advice from the 2026 TSE Trailblazers
CHICAGO — Next week in Baltimore, the 2026 Trade Show Executive (TSE) Trailblazers will be recognized for their achievements at the TSE Fastest 50 Awards & Summit. We connected with these distinguished up-and-comers to get their advice for young professionals. Rebecca Burns, Conference Content…
Commercial Space Week 2026 Boosts Engagement and Business Intelligence with NoteAffect
ORLANDO — As a gathering that caters to leaders from government agencies, the military and the commercial sector, security is a must at Commercial Space Week (CSW). In fact, safety is such a concern that many attendees of the event — which is made up of SpaceCom® | Space Congress, the Space…
International Mass Timber Conference Celebrates 10th Anniversary in 2026
PORTLAND, Oregon — The International Mass Timber Conference (IMTC) celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2026 with a landmark edition at the Oregon Convention Center. From March 31-April 2, professionals from across the industry’s supply chain gathered in “The City of Roses” for information-sharing,…
The Show That Saw AI Coming: How OFC Became Part of a $2.5-Trillion Boom
LOS ANGELES — By the time its doors opened in March 2026, the Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC) already felt less like a trade show and more like a quiet coronation. Not of a company or a product, but of an idea whose time had arrived years earlier — one seeded in…
Inside the Building of a Community: Cybersecurity Marketing Society Co-Founder Gianna Whitver Shares Insights
CHICAGO — Have you ever wondered what it would take to build a membership-organization from the ground up and launch events to connect a community in-person? Gianna Whitver can tell you how to get it done. She is the Co-Founder of the Cybersecurity Marketing Society, which she and her Co-Founder,…
IFAT Munich Celebrates 60 Years of Circularity with Expanded Formats
MUNICH, Germany — For the last 60 years, IFAT Munich has built a strong reputation as a global meeting place where environmental technology innovation meets sustainability implementation. The event has become the leading trade show for environmental technologies in the entire value chain —…
Event Industry Veteran Kelly Helfman Launches Girls Day LA
LOS ANGELES — Kelly Helfman, a 20-year events industry veteran and former president of MAGIC, COTERIE, PROJECT and SOURCING at Informa Markets, is launching a new one-day event focused on women’s wellness and wellbeing. Girls Day LA will debut on May 2, and aims to provide a place for women to…
TSE Magazine Preview: Trade Show F&B Trends
CHICAGO — A stellar food and beverage (F&B) strategy can help your event stand out in today’s competitive landscape. The best trade show F&B offerings fuel up attendees and foster powerful, exciting environments for networking and business. To keep you on the cutting edge, Trade Show Executive…