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NEW YORK — After more than 25 years with the Specialty Food Association (SFA), including the last six as president, Bill Lynch will step down when his current term concludes in March 2027. During his tenure, Lynch helped guide the organization through one of the most turbulent periods in the exhibition industry’s history. He led the […]
CHICAGO — Freeman released the second part of its Freeman Trends Report, “Unpacking XLNC: The Future of Adult Learning at Conferences and Trade Shows,” focused on the learning component of the XLNC framework. One of the key findings from the report, which reflects a nearly balanced 50-50 response rate from trade show and conference […]
PARIS — UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, is shifting the paradigm when it comes to professional development across the global events community. The association announced a new Strategy on Learning, which includes UFI Learning, a portfolio guided by three priorities: Increasing access and flexibility Leveraging industry expertise and partnerships Curating engaging and relevant learning opportunities […]
ARLINGTON, Va. — On May 1, 2026, Kinsey Fabrizio will become President and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™, which owns and produces CES™. Current CEO Gary Shapiro, who has led the association for the last 35 years, will serve as the organization’s Executive Chair and work closely with Fabrizio. “My focus is grounded in who we already are and how we […]
LAS VEGAS — The PPAI Expo took place Jan. 12-15, 2026, with strong attendance, a busy show floor and programming that reflected the promotional products industry’s continued shift toward experiential marketing, personalization and technology-driven solutions. Monday’s professional development conference, which served as the official kickoff to the show, drew large crowds throughout the day. Sessions […]
PHILADELPHIA — Jan. 11-14, PCMA’s Convening Leaders 2026 (CL26) wasn’t shouting about disruption. It did something quieter — and smarter. It redesigned the event experience around human outcomes instead of inherited conference habits. From the moment attendees scanned the program, it was clear this wasn’t a show built around tracks and time slots. It was […]
LAS VEGAS — CES® 2026 takes place Jan. 6-9 across multiple Las Vegas venues including the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), The Venetian Expo, Sphere and ARIA Resort & Casino, with pre-show media events beginning Jan. 4. CES 2025 drew more than 140,000 attendees from more than 150 countries, with more than 4,500 exhibitors showcasing […]
HOUSTON — The who’s who of events gathered Dec. 8-11 at the George R. Brown Convention Center for the International Association of Exhibitions & Events’ (IAEE)® Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition. In five learning zones on the show floor, more than 50 education sessions provided best practices, trend analysis and hands-on demonstrations. Trade Show Executive (TSE) collected eight top takeaways to help you level up. 1. Make Your Event’s Travel More Sustainable […]
HOUSTON, Texas — The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)® held its “Show for Shows,” Expo! Expo!, IAEE’s Annual Meeting and Exhibition, at the George R. Brown Convention Center Dec. 8-11. This year’s theme was ONE EPIC EVENT, and it kicked off with an opening party hosted by Visit Houston. Taking place on Avenida Plaza outside of the convention center, the party showcased the IAEE/TSNN Awards, a […]
ORLANDO — Thanks to the enhancements the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) made in the last year, IAAPA Expo 2025 experienced a significant amount of growth across all major metrics. The event, held at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) Nov. 17-21, welcomed 38,520 verified attendees — which is not only a 4% increase from 2024, but an all-time attendance record. In […]
