Industry News
Curated headlines from the trade show and exhibition industry's top publications, associations, and expert blogs. Stay current with exhibitor announcements, show openings, industry trends, and market news from across the events world. Whether you follow technology, healthcare, food, or manufacturing events, our news feed surfaces the stories that matter to trade show professionals, exhibitors, and event marketers.
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Tackling Food Waste and How Immigration Policy Is Reshaping U.S. Meetings
From how planners and venues can work together to reduce food waste and control costs, to what shifting immigration policy and labor shortages mean for hospitality, travel, and meetings in the U.S. — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Gus Martinez | PCMA Member Spotlight
Get to know PCMA Member Gus Martinez, Director, Customer Engagement - Hargrove
Kaitlin Payne, CMP
Kaitlin Payne, CMP, meetings and events manager at the National Association of Convenience Stores, knows that when timelines, budgets, and logistics are critical, it’s the ability to stay calm, communicate clearly, and build trust that ultimately defines a strong event professional.
Registration Lags as Math Scholars Look to Boycott Major US-Based Congress
For the first time in four decades, the International Congress of Mathematicians is being held in the United States — but a grassroots movement to relocate the meeting is gaining traction and dividing members around the globe.
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Grounds for Gathering and Cutting Event Food Waste
From how one association doubles the value of its annual meeting by co‑locating with a trade show, to practical strategies for reducing food waste through smarter F&B planning and communication — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
Webinar: Destinaitor | Stop Browsing. Start Discovering.
In this webinar, discover how Destinaitor is helping event planners cut through the complexity of destination sourcing with AI-powered search and verified destination data. We’ll explore how planners and destinations can work from the same trusted information to support faster, more informed event…
Colaborar ya no es opcional: es la nueva ventaja competitiva de la industria MICE
Colaborar ya no es opcional. Descubre cómo la industria MICE está evolucionando hacia un modelo basado en alianzas, comunidad e impacto.
América Latina región clave para el turismo de cruceros
La industria de reuniones en Latinoamérica enfrenta una responsabilidad creciente: integrar la prevención de la trata de personas como parte de su estándar ético y profesional. Asumir una postura anti-human trafficking no solo protege a las personas, también fortalece la reputación y sostenibilidad…
Éxito sin burnout: redefiniendo el trabajo en la industria de eventos
El éxito en la industria MICE ya no se mide solo en resultados, sino en la capacidad de trabajar con claridad, equilibrio y bienestar. Este artículo explora cómo el sistema nervioso influye directamente en el desempeño, el liderazgo y la sostenibilidad profesional.
Evolución del rol comercial en MICE: de ventas a valor estratégico
El rol comercial en la industria MICE está evolucionando: de enfocarse en ventas a convertirse en un generador de valor estratégico. Hoy implica construir relaciones, entender el negocio del cliente y diseñar soluciones sostenibles basadas en datos, rentabilidad e impacto.
People on the Move
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Sadie Noland
Sadie Noland, marketing & sales specialist at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, sees strategic adoption of AI as helpful to enhance the attendee experience — from real-time captions and multilingual translations to smarter event apps, personalized recommendations, and more efficient…
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Setting the Stage for Difficult Conversations and Navigating a More Complex Global Meetings Landscape
From how one event thoughtfully addressed shared challenges to what geopolitics, travel disruptions, and rising costs mean for planners worldwide — here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.
Research Report: What We’re Getting Wrong About Education Sessions
Freeman’s latest trends report tackles the learning experience, revealing some major disconnects between what event organizers think attendees want from — and get out of — education sessions and what they say they actually care about.
All Under One Roof: Host Seamless, High-Impact Meetings at Mohegan Sun
At Mohegan Sun, scale and simplicity are not competing priorities — they’re the foundation of the experience. With more than 275,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and 1,600 guest rooms, planners can design and execute full-scale conventions without ever leaving the property.
Beyond the Boardroom: Turning Engagement into Experience
Today’s attendees want more than a packed agenda; they want moments that inspire, connect, and last. That’s where The Palm Beaches stands apart.
One Portfolio, Endless Possibilities: MGM Resorts Offers the Power of Choice at Scale
At MGM Resorts, scale and flexibility go hand in hand.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Meet at Resorts Casino Hotel—a Top Meetings Destination With a Fun Side
Looking for the ideal East Coast destination for your next meeting? You might be surprised to learn that Resorts Casino Atlantic City is more than a delightful place to get away and play.