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SPARKS APPOINTS SEBASTIAN DREYFUS
Sparks, a global brand experience agency, today announced the appointment of Sebastian Dreyfus as Managing Director, EMEA. Based in London, Dreyfus reports directly to Melissa Levy, President of Sparks, and joins the Sparks Senior Leadership Team. The post SPARKS APPOINTS SEBASTIAN DREYFUS appeared…
UFI announces results of Associations Committee Elections
UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, is pleased to announce the election results for Chair and Vice-Chair for its Associations Committee. The elected industry leaders will begin their three-year mandate at the 93rd UFI Global Congress in November 2026. The post UFI announces…
Revenue Is Up. Why Is This Getting Harder to Run?
Growth isn’t the problem. The business just can’t keep up with what it’s being asked to do. From the outside, it looks like momentum. Revenue is up. The pipeline is active. The team is bigger than it’s ever been. Inside, it feels different. The post Revenue Is Up. Why Is This Getting Harder to Run?…
Trillboards Unveils Game-Changing Digital Signage
Trillboards.com, a pioneer in democratizing the Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) industry, today announced the launch of its updated platform tailored specifically for large-scale venues. Trillboards is the perfect solution for meeting halls, arenas, sporting venues, concession stands, convention…
Map Your Show Launches AI Technology
Map Your Show announces the launch of MYS Connected, an AI-powered technology that creates a personalized trade show experience for every attendee. Using real-time event data and intelligent matchmaking, this technology guides attendees to the right exhibitors, sessions, and connections. In turn,…
$2.6B LACC expansion targets 750,575 square feet of contiguous exhibit space by 2029
The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) is reshaping its campus around one goal: give large shows a single, connected exhibit floor. The post $2.6B LACC expansion targets 750,575 square feet of contiguous exhibit space by 2029 appeared first on Exhibit City News.
Large Crowd Security Now Requires Strategic Integration with Public Safety Frameworks
Today, Mark Herrera, president and chief security strategist for Global Awareness Professionals, LLC (GAP) is pleased to announce that GAP is designing training with awareness of the principles and risk-mitigation considerations commonly associated with the federal SAFETY Act (Support…
Graphic Image Flooring Launches Tradeshow Flooring Recycling Initiative
Graphic Image Flooring announced the launch of a new recycling initiative designed to reduce landfill waste associated with trade show and event flooring. The program allows select carpet, vinyl flooring, and floor mats used in exhibits and events to be returned and fully reprocessed through…
INVNT Joins Nth Degree
Nth Degree, a leader in event design and delivery, today announced that global brand storytelling agency INVNT will join the organization, creating a live event market leader capable of meeting the growing experiential needs of major brands around the world. With 11 offices across Europe, the…
Storylink Creative Earns Great Place to Work Certification
Storylink Creative, an award-winning experiential design and fabrication agency, is proud to announce it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work® following a comprehensive, employee-driven evaluation process. The post Storylink Creative Earns Great Place to Work Certification…
POTM Recap March 2026
The Greater Columbus Convention Center and Legends Global announced the appointment of Dean Dennis, CVE, as general manager of the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC). Dennis succeeds John Page, who has stepped into a new position of regional vice president of venue operations for Legends…
Javits Center Marks 40 Years with New Brand Identity
The New York Convention Center Operating Corporation (NYCCOC), which operates Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, unveiled a new brand identity today as it celebrates its 40th anniversary – marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of New York’s premier convention campus. The post Javits Center…
Connect Meetings Expands Strategic Partnership with MatchPoint
Connect Meetings, one of the MICE industry’s leading event producers, today announced the expansion of its partnership with MatchPoint, the AI-powered networking platform transforming how events deliver measurable ROI. The post Connect Meetings Expands Strategic Partnership with MatchPoint appeared…
The Expo Group and Explori, Connecting Predictive Intelligence to Architect High-performing Events
The Expo Group, an Architect Connecting Communities™ leader in exhibitions, exhibits and events, announces a strategic partnership with Explori aimed at elevating industry standards for event performance through actionable intelligence and strategic execution. The post The Expo Group and Explori,…
Panama City Beach Names Griff Griffitts as President & Chief Executive Officer
The Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) today announces the appointment of Griff Griffitts as President and Chief Executive Officer of Visit Panama City Beach. The post Panama City Beach Names Griff Griffitts as President & Chief Executive Officer appeared first on Exhibit City…
CHOOSE CHICAGO ANNOUNCES SEVERAL INTERNAL ADVANCEMENTS
Choose Chicago announces a series of strategic staff promotions across its sales, marketing, communications, human resources, and Chicago Sports Commission teams—strengthening the organization’s leadership bench and reinforcing its commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. The…
Jo Ann Haden-Miller Honored with Tourism Legacy Award
The Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) has awarded Jo Ann Haden-Miller the prestigious Tourism Legacy Award in recognition of her more than 30-year career of extraordinary contributions to the industry. The post Jo Ann Haden-Miller Honored with Tourism Legacy Award…
Your Best Revenue Might Be Your Worst Clients
It's two weeks before the show opens and your phone rings. The client has decided the configuration is wrong. Not the graphics — the entire layout. The booth they approved six weeks ago, the one your crew has already started prepping, needs to come apart and go back together differently. The post…
IFES Announces Munich as New Host City for World Summit 2026
The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) announces that IFES World Summit 2026 will move from Dubai to take place in Munich, Germany, from 16–19 June 2026, following careful consideration of the current geopolitical context and consultation with key industry stakeholders…
Inc. Names Synergy Design Group Inc. to Its 2026 List
New Orleans, Louisiana – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today revealed that Synergy Design Group has been ranked No. 75 on its sixth annual Inc. Regionals: Southeast list – the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing…