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.
Plan Your Next Event with Oak View Group and Do Big Things. Together.
As global leader in venue management, Oak View Group (OVG) offers an expansive—and growing—convention center portfolio, along with the expertise, innovative solutions, and service standards to ensure every event is world class.
Five Tools for Difficult Conversations
Convening EMEA 2026 keynoter Poornima Luthra on how to remove the blocks that keep us from trusting and talking to others who think very differently than ourselves.
What Makes Orlando a Meetings Destination That Keeps Winning
Work on the new Austin Convention Center is underway, along with other big changes set to transform the attendee experience.
Mala Dorasamy | PCMA Member Spotlight
Get to know PCMA Member Mala Dorasamy, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) 1. What initially led you to becoming involved with PCMA? My involvement with
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Detroit Keeps the Momentum Going This Fall
When calendars fill quickly and event expectations continue to rise, meeting planners need a destination that offers more than great venues—they need flexibility, ease of access, and confidence that every detail is covered.
Beyond the Attraction: The Infrastructure Behind Anaheim’s Meetings Appeal
Visit Anaheim serves as an extension of planners’ teams, providing site selection, hotel sourcing, venue recommendations, promotional support, and on-the-ground coordination.
San Francisco Sets the Stage for a Strong Finish to the Year
San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge frames a city built to inspire. With world-class dining and culture, diverse neighborhoods, and 530 parks, the city gives meeting attendees plenty to experience—all within 49 square miles.
One-Hundred Years In, Destination Toronto Is Still Looking Forward
For a century, Destination Toronto has connected visitors and event organizers with Canada’s largest city.
Meet in Columbus, a World-Class City That Keeps Getting Better
Every day, planners are happily surprised to discover how much Columbus has to offer.
Two Recent Industry Events in Asia Pacific Redefined the Future of Business Events
Both events offered a lens into the evolution of the MICE industry, specifically how technology and human connection must work in concert to deliver meaningful outcomes.
Six Developments Shaping Austin’s Future as a Premier Meetings Destination
Work on the new Austin Convention Center is underway, along with other big changes set to transform the attendee experience.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Five Ways to Build Legacy Into Your Next Event
The new Legacy & Impact study from Destination Canada gives event strategists a blueprint for building programs that create lasting change.
This Week on the Convene Podcast: Deepening Industry Connections with PCMA Axis and Making the Business Case for Events with Elizabeth Maxson
From how PCMA’s new Axis platform helps planners build stronger professional networks through AI-powered matchmaking, to Elizabeth Maxson’s insights on turning marketing and events into a business case the C-suite can’t ignore — 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.
How Toronto’s Creative Capital Sparks Deeper Connection at Meetings
The city’s innovative culture adds a fresh perspective to business events, fostering connection, inspiration, and a unique value proposition for attendees.
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Marshall Nayer | PCMA Member Spotlight
Get to know PCMA Member Marshall Nayer, Director, Meetings Experience, American Society of Hematology.
A Leading Global Meeting Destination: Why Brazil Is Competing, and Winning, on the World Stage
For years, Brazil has been known for iconic beaches, vibrant culture, and unforgettable hospitality. Today, it is earning equal recognition for its growing leadership as one of the world's premier destinations for international meetings, incentives, conferences, and events.