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LAS VEGAS — Caesars Palace invited Trade Show Executive and other events industry publications to participate in its 60th anniversary celebrations. We got an inside look at the venue’s history and current operations, along with a sneak peek at its future. Defining Modern Hospitality In 1966, Jay Sarno founded Caesars to create “a palace for […]
CHICAGO, Ill. — For Monique Rochard, CITP, CMM, CMP, CTSM, MBA, the future of food at conventions and trade shows can sometimes be measured in what she leaves on the plate. A beautifully prepared entrée arrives during an event. Once, it might have looked like lunch. Now Rochard, Head of Global Commercial Services & Operational […]
Back to School, But Not Back to the Office? is a contributed article from Douglas Emslie. September means one thing for millions of young people: back to school. They’ll learn from teachers, but they’ll learn just as much from being around other people — watching, listening, making mistakes, building friendships and developing confidence. Yet, when they […]
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CHICAGO — On Sept. 9, 2026, Trade Show Executive (TSE) got a special look at the International Manufacturing Technology Show’s (IMTS) move-in at McCormick Place. Owned and produced by AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology, this massive exhibition is set for Sept. 14-19 and expected to attract more than 86,000 registrants and more than 1,800 exhibitors. The tour […]
COLOGNE, Germany — On Aug. 26-30, 2026, gamescom, the world’s biggest video game event, took over the Koelnmesse exhibition center. For 368,000 visitors — a 6% increase from last year — the show, which is organized by Koelnmesse GmbH and game – The German Games Industry Association, offered sneak previews of upcoming releases, awarded games that stood out from the pack and even hosted […]
LAS VEGAS — In response to workforce pressure, rising credential demands and retail’s growing role in veterinary practices, SUPERZOO introduced accredited veterinary continuing education (CE) this year. The show, which was Aug. 12-14 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, offered these courses in conjunction with US Vet Shows so professionals could earn CE credits and put their […]
LONDON — The Event Marketing Measurement Association (EMMA) launched a fully comprehensive event measurement certification course for event and marketing professionals. The goal of the course, which was developed in collaboration with Storycraft Lab, is to provide industry professionals with fundamentals of measurement around data collection, analysis and reporting to help improve the industry’s ability […]
IRVING, Tex. — Franchise Expo Dallas will mark MFV Expositions’ first return to the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 2018. Set for September 18-19 at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, the organizer expects to attract more than 2,000 attendees, who will explore opportunities from more than 100 exhibitors — everything from restaurants to retailers […]
NEW YORK CITY — Industry veteran Greg Topalian has been tapped as Opus Origin’s Chairman of North America, signaling the investment group’s goals to grow and scale new B2B events, media, data and information businesses in the market. Opus Origin is led by CEO Sam Jennings and Global Chairman Simon Kimble. With lead investor Stephen […]
LONDON, U.K. — Nineteen Group’s Safety & Security Event Series is billed as Europe’s largest exhibition dedicated to the safety and security of people, places and assets. These co-located shows take place at NEC Birmingham and include: The Security Event The Health & Safety Event The Fire Safety Event The Workplace Event National Cyber […]
MINNEAPOLIS — On Aug. 19-21, Outdoor Retailer’s first edition in the “City of Lakes” drew more than 1,800 attendees, 275-plus exhibiting brands and more than 400 qualified retailers as organizer Forge sought to reset the legacy trade show around buyer engagement, emerging brands and creator-driven exhibitor ROI. The event also generated nearly 4,400 lead scans […]
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