ST. LOUIS —Ungerboeck, a trade show industry leading event and venue management software company, announced the passing of Co-founder Dieter K. Ungerboeck Aug. 16 at the age of 80. Dieter and his late wife Catherine co-founded Ungerboeck Systems, Inc. (USI); Catherine led software development and Dieter headed up client relations.
CHICAGO — The web page for Informa Connect’s upcoming Greenbuild International Conference + Expo this Nov. 1-3 in San Francisco includes a prominently placed video featuring Mayor London Breed welcoming potential attendees to her city. “Our food and wine scene is second to none, and the cultural experiences available to
TYSONS, Va. – Trade show and hospitality industry veteran Steve Pitt passed away Aug. 13 at the age of 76. Pitt was with the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) for 47 years. Pitt most recently served as Senior Vice President of NADA’s Conventions and Expositions Group, which is responsible for
LAS VEGAS – IMEX America recently released the independent IMEX America 2021 Sustainable Event Report, produced by its sustainability partners MeetGreen, as it works toward its goal of net zero. As sustainability continues to top headline news around the globe, organizations in the trade show industry are dedicating resources to
CHICAGO – The Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) announced today that Vincent Polito, Managing Director of mdg, A Freeman Company, will assume the CEO role of SISO, replacing David Audrain. As CEO, Polito will be responsible for the management of the association and its annual conferences. During the course of
LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Board of Directors approved a plan this week for the Phase 3 renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). The project will upgrade the North, Central and South halls to complement the $1 billion West Hall, which opened
ATLANTIC CITY – The future of the trade show industry is in the hands of the millennials and Gen Z. Data shows younger audiences are willing to prioritize exceptional, engaging experiences, which is exactly what the National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC) recently offered at the Atlantic City Convention Center (ACCC).
LAS VEGAS – In its return to the Las Vegas Strip and its 30th year, JCK exceeded the attendance numbers from the pre-pandemic 2019 show sooner than expected. More than 30,000 people attended the jewelry expo June 10-13, operated by RX Global, with The Venetian Expo welcoming more than
NEW YORK — Trade shows in the fashion vertical that are striving to be more sustainable have a new report that can help them on their path. The recently released 2022 Sustainability Report: The Road to 2030 from Sourcing Journal provides invaluable insights as to how far the apparel industry has come;
NEW YORK — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), America’s largest hotel association, and Questex, a leading information services and event company, are joining forces to launch The Hospitality Show (aka “The Show”) June 27-29, 2023 at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. The Show will bring together industry leaders
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