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beMatrix USA Hosts Inaugural Canadian beAcademy in Toronto
More than 30 exhibit and event professionals gathered for education, hands-on product demonstrations and industry networking. TORONTO – September 10, 2026 – beMatrix USA welcomed more than 30 exhibit and event professionals to its inaugural Canadian beAcademy, marking an important milestone in the…
Brett C. Mitchell Begins Term as IAVM Board Chair
Brett C. Mitchell, general manager of the Overland Park Convention Center (OPCC), has begun his 2026-2027 term as chair of the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) Board of Directors. Mitchell received the gavel from outgoing chair Stacey Church, chief operating officer of the Georgia…
SourceOne Events Announces Expanded Three-Year Partnership with PCMA
SourceOne Events to continue supporting PCMA and Convening Leaders through 2029 ELMHURST, IL — SourceOne Events is proud to announce an expanded 3 year partnership with PCMA for 2027 through 2029, building on a successful relationship focused on creating meaningful experiences for the global…
Better Stands Wins 2026 UFI Sustainable Development Award
Better Stands by Net Zero Carbon Events has won the 2026 UFI Sustainable Development Award in the Best Carbon Reduction Initiative category. UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, presents the annual award to recognize sustainability efforts in the exhibition sector. This year’s…
Does Company Culture Signal a Successful Experiential Marketing Partnership?
Captivate Exhibits, named a Best Place to Work for the fifth year running, says yes Ask any marketing leader what makes a good experiential marketing partner, and you’ll hear about design instincts, fabrication quality and whether a build showed up on time and on budget. Ask what makes a good…
IMEX America 2026: What’s New on the Show Floor
IMEX America is a big show. Big ideas. Big names. Big opportunities. And one global community is arriving at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas Oct. 13-15 to meet, learn and do business. But big doesn’t have to mean overwhelming. This year, thoughtful design is at the heart of the IMEX…
SIGEP World 2027 Targets 1,000 International Buyers
SIGEP World 2027 plans to nearly double the number of international hosted buyers at its 48th edition, scheduled for Jan. 23–27 at Rimini Expo Centre in Rimini, Italy. Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), which organizes the event, is targeting approximately 1,000 top buyers for 2027, up from 502 at the…
DMC Network Exchange Brings 120 Attendees to Seattle
DMC Network brought 120 clients and destination management company leaders to Seattle for its 2026 Exchange. During the four-day program, attendees completed more than 1,000 one-to-one meetings. Held Sept. 10-13, the invitation-only event combined scheduled meetings with destination experiences…
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…
Javits Sustainability Strategy Expands Beyond the Green Roof
The Javits Center’s sustainability story began with a problem that was hard to miss: birds were striking the convention center’s reflective glass. During a major renovation completed in 2014, the Manhattan venue installed more than 6,000 bird-friendly glass panels and a 6.75-acre green roof. When…
Alex Leikikh Named President of TFC Agency Brands
The Freeman Company (TFC) has named Alex Leikikh president of TFC Agency Brands, a newly created position overseeing six agency brands within the company. Leikikh assumed the role Sept. 14 and reports directly to Janet Dell, chief executive officer of TFC. The company created the position to bring…
EuroCIS 2027 Books 90 Percent of Exhibit Space
EuroCIS 2027 has booked 90 percent of its available exhibit space as organizers begin allocating hall space. The retail technology tradeshow will take place Feb. 16-18, 2027, in Düsseldorf, Germany. The event will use an updated layout spanning two and a half halls. In addition, organizers…
Momentum Management Acquires ACES
Momentum Management, Inc. has acquired American Convention Exhibitor Service, LLC (ACES). The deal adds the Philadelphia-based company to Momentum’s national labor operation. Momentum, based in Alpharetta, Georgia, announced the acquisition as part of its expansion. The company has provided…
CEIR Tradeshow Benchmarks Show Stronger Events Measure More
Exhibit sales may still pay the bills, but new research from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) points to a less obvious characteristic of stronger-performing tradeshows: they consistently measure performance and feedback. CEIR’s 2026 Performance Benchmarking Playbook Series…
Sparks Names Adam Charles and Grant Ogburn to Executive Roles
Sparks has expanded its senior leadership team with two executive appointments focused on client strategy and business growth. Adam Charles has been named chief client officer and head of Events & Experiences, a newly created role. Grant Ogburn has joined the Philadelphia-based experiential…
Good Time Creative Adds Three Employees in Chicago
Good Time Creative (GTC) has added three employees across its show services, accounting, and creative teams as the Chicago-based experiential agency continues to expand its staff and tradeshow operations. GTC, founded in 2021, works across experiential marketing, custom exhibits, event production,…
JIS Fall 2026 Brings 600 Exhibitors to Miami Beach
Jewelers International Showcase (JIS) Fall 2026 will bring more than 600 exhibitors to the Miami Beach Convention Center Oct. 16–19, offering jewelry retailers a final major sourcing opportunity ahead of the holiday selling season. The trade-only jewelry show will offer immediate at-show delivery…
Jennifer Nagle Promoted to Chief of Staff at PHLCVB
Jennifer Nagle has been promoted to chief of staff at the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), expanding her leadership responsibilities after returning to the organization in 2023. Nagle previously served as vice president of external affairs and special projects. In her new role,…