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TranslateAble Launches Multilingual Stand Staffing for Exhibitors
TranslateAble, the only language agency dedicated to the events industry, has launched Multilingual Stand Staffing, a new service that embeds experienced language professionals directly into exhibitor teams on the show floor. Designed to remove the language barrier between exhibitors and buyers,…
Rebuilding the Exhibition Org Chart
Most exhibition organizers are still running on structures built for a different era and it’s costing them growth. Matthias “Tesi” Baur breaks down what a business-centered company structure actually looks like, how to build a sales team agile enough to keep pace with the market and what it takes…
Classic Gear Live returns in 2026, showcasing audio used by David Bowie, Pink Floyd and The Who
Classic Gear Live returns to PLASA Show at Olympia for the fifth year in 2026, featuring a showcase of classic production equipment used by the likes of David Bowie, Pink Floyd and The Who. This year’s edition marks two major anniversaries relevant to the technology on display: 50 years since the…
TranslateAble unveils language support for exhibitors
TranslateAble, which describes itself as the only language agency dedicated to the events industry, has launched Multilingual Stand Staffing, a new service that embeds language professionals directly into exhibitor teams on the show floor. The service is designed to remove language barriers between…
Why Tao Group Is Bringing Its Crane Club Members Lounge On the Road
The buzzy concept recently went international at Cannes Lions in a partnership with LinkedIn. Here's why you might see it at the next tentpole event.
IBTM World unveils first conference programme announcements, led by Will Storr and the launch of the Skills Exchange
IBTM World 2026 has unveiled the first major announcements for its conference programme, taking place from 17–19 November at Fira Barcelona, where storytelling, AI, creativity, resilience and leadership will take centre stage. Introducing brand-new feature, the Skills Exchange, as well as…
Artificial Intelligence is Rewriting the Rules of Global Exhibitions
Every major technological revolution has fundamentally altered the way industries operate. The arrival of electricity transformed manufacturing. The internet reshaped communication and commerce. Smartphones placed information into the hands of billions of people around the world. Today, Artificial…
Sustainability, Smart Venues and the Future of Global Exhibition Infrastructure
For many years, the global exhibition landscape was largely associated with established markets such as Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy. These countries developed worldclass exhibition infrastructure, hosted globally recognised trade fairs, and became benchmarks…
Music Venue Trust Strengthens Leadership Team for Next Phase of Growth
Music Venue Trust (MVT) has strengthened its senior leadership team as the charity enters its next phase of growth, completing a multi-year programme to build a resilient management structure that will support its long-term sustainability and ensure it continues to protect, champion and invest in…
Christmas Press Show set for September return
The Christmas Press Show will return to the Business Design Centre in London on 9 September for its ninth year, bringing prestigious brands and retailers together to showcase their newly launched festive ranges. Organised by CIJ Group, the show will feature high street names including Maldon Salt,…
Harrogate Convention Centre to host seven exhibitions this year
Harrogate Convention Centre is preparing to host seven major trade and public exhibitions over the second half of 2026. This follows another edition of the Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival in July, which welcomed thousands of retail buyers and exhibitors to the venue over four days. Harrogate Fashion…
The Power of Events Reaches 143,000 Young People Through Its Schools Engagement Programme
The 2025–2026 Schools Engagement Programme report reveals almost 500 school engagements, support from more than 300 industry ambassadors, and significant nationwide growth. The Power of Events has published its 2025–2026 Schools Engagement Programme End of Year Report, marking another milestone in…
How Exhibitions Are Becoming Immersive Business Ecosystems
For centuries, marketplaces have served as gathering places where commerce, innovation, and human interaction flourished. Modern exhibitions inherited that legacy by creating organised platforms where businesses could introduce new products, strengthen industry relationships, and unlock fresh…
The Unsung Hero: Ferne Taylor
In this series, features and series developer Heather Nicholls speaks to the unsung heroes of the events industry to reveal what really drives their passion and the remarkable contributions we too often overlook. In this edition we meet Ferne Taylor, global head of event services at Nteractive.…
The Agency of Tomorrow: Storytelling, AI and Global Events
James Dickson speaks with Kristina McCoobery, Global President of INVNT, about the agency model of the future. They discuss INVNT’s theatrical roots in storytelling, the renewed value of in-person events, and how live experiences drive emotional engagement. Kristina explains how INVNT is adopting…
Event Industry News joins CHS Manchester as Official Media Partner
Event Industry News (EIN) is excited to announce its official media partnership with CHS Manchester, the brand-new exhibition for event professionals taking place at Manchester’s AO Arena on 30 September 2026. The partnership will see EIN bringing readers the latest CHS Manchester news, exclusive…
Peoria Civic Center Names Beau Sutherland General Manager
The Peoria Civic Center Authority (PCCA) and Legends Global have named Beau Sutherland general manager of the Peoria Civic Center. Sutherland had served as interim general manager since June 1. Before that, he worked as assistant general manager. He began his career at the venue in August 2000.…
Tradeshow Industry Outlook: ExSys Panel Examines AI and Costs
Artificial intelligence, rising costs, new rules, labor needs, and the demand for real human connection are changing the tradeshow industry. Those forces framed “Forecasting the Future,” a July 28 panel presented during the 2026 ExSys Awards at Moss Inc. headquarters in Franklin Park, Illinois.…
Evotec and Odyssey Therapeutics Enter AI-Enabled R&D Collaboration in Autoimmune and Inflammatory Diseases
Collaboration combines Odyssey's disease biology expertise with Evotec's AI-enabled discovery platform, advanced screening capabilities and proprietary compound libraries to support advancement of Odyssey's discovery-stage programs Evotec to deliver validated hit series across multiple...
Creative Technology Releases Creative XF1, a Hi-Res Extreme Fidelity Speaker that Elevates Every Listening Experience
MILPITAS, Calif., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Creative Technology Ltd launches Creative XF1, a new Hi-Res speaker system designed for users who care about both sound quality and aesthetics, and want more vivid music, more cinematic movies, and more engaging listening. Creative XF1 offers...