This Just In
CHICAGO — Appearing as a supplement to Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) September issue, the World’s Top Convention Centers (WTCC) directory strives to be the ultimate companion for trade show organizers looking for concise and accurate information about the 298 largest convention centers in North America by prime exhibit space. Convention centers ranking among the largest […]
SAN FRANCISCO — The modern trade show attendee may be out of the office, but increasingly, they are not off the clock. Between sessions, exhibit hall appointments and networking events, attendees are still taking calls, meeting with colleagues and handling work back home. Finding a quiet, private place to do that on a busy show […]
CHICAGO — The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) appointed Chris Konecki as the new General Manager of McCormick Place, effective August 24. The journey is full circle for Konecki, who began his career at MPEA and ultimately spent 16 years with the organization. During his first stint at MPEA, he served as an Event […]
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — MEDITECH, a healthcare show organized by Corferias, the Colombian Association of Hospitals and Clinics (ACHC), and Messe Düsseldorf North America, reported a 16% increase in attendance compared with the previous edition in 2024. Held July 28-31, 2026, at Corferias’ venue in Bogotá, the exhibition brought together more than 12,700 professionals and 300 […]
CHICAGO — The new Food Production Solutions Show (FPSS) started with a simple observation by the leadership of the Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA): North American food manufacturers rarely face just one challenge at a time. They are under constant pressure to improve efficiency. Labor is difficult to find. Regulatory requirements are evolving. Consumers demand […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) launched the ECA Ambassadors Circle, a program that will recognize, empower and engage some of the events industry’s most dedicated supporters and is part of the ECA 2.0 initiative. This group will advance ECA’s advocacy efforts throughout the year and has access to specialized programming, advanced advocacy […]
IRVINE, Calif. — Building Industry Show’s (BIS) motto, “Not Your Typical Tradeshow,” isn’t just marketing hype designed to get attention. It’s the business model of the show — and the reason it was able to sell all of its exhibit space for this year’s event in months. BIS 2026, which will be held at […]
WASHINGTION, D.C. — When Lauren Parr looks at a digital sign inside a convention center, she sees opportunities. It’s not because the screen represents another cost to the event, but because it may point to a different way for venues, organizers, exhibitors and sponsors to share value. For Parr, Chief Meetings and Exhibits Officer at […]
NEW YORK CITY – At Fanatics Fest, which is described as “the world’s largest arena for sports and collectibles,” the trade show floor is not just a place to browse booths. It is a stage, a marketplace, a content studio and a social magnet. It’s also a reminder to trade show executives that the most valuable […]
ATLANTA — The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE®), a leading poultry and egg, meat and animal food industry event, committed to staying in Atlanta through 2036. This announcement was made at a special signing day at the headquarters of the U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY®), one of the show’s Partners. The event included executive […]
