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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 […]
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Badge scans. Booth traffic. Business cards. For decades, those metrics defined trade show success. Today, they’re no longer enough. That shift reflects changing attendee expectations. According to Freeman research, attendees rank hands-on, interactive experiences as their preferred way to engage with exhibitors. “The trade show can’t be a one-off experience anymore,” Joe […]
CHICAGO — Hyve Group continues its buying spree in 2026 with the acquisition of RAISE Summit, MACHINA Summit and Signal Week (formerly Paris Blockchain Week). RAISE Summit serves the AI industry, while MACHINA Summit is dedicated to physical AI and robotics and Signal Week is a flagship event for the blockchain and crypto industries. The […]
LONDON — Hyve Group is entering the legal events space with its acquisition of LegalTechTalk, a London-based company that organizes industry shows for professionals from law firms, corporate legal departments and technology companies. According to Hyve CEO Mark Shashoua, the groundwork for the acquisition was laid during the very first LegalTechTalk event, where founders […]
NEW YORK CITY — Founded more than 100 years ago, NY NOW® has always been the place to find international artisans alongside mainstream brands. Now, it’s clear that since the show was acquired from Emerald by Rockview Management Group this spring, its new leaders — industry veterans Dorothy Belshaw, William Lacey and Karen Olson — […]
CHICAGO — The Events Venture Group (EVG) continues its momentum in 2026 with an investment in Nexus Labs, which produces the virtual conference series NexusCast and an annual NexusCon flagship event, and provides a subscription intelligence product, Nexus Pro, for the Connected Buildings industry. Nexus Labs was founded by James Dice and Rosy Khalife, and […]
RICHMOND, U.K. — Marie Browne joined RX’s ReedPop as Senior Vice President, Head of ReedPop. Browne will lead the organization’s U.S. business, working with teams across its portfolio to help its events flourish, strengthen relationships with creators, partners and exhibitors, and keep delivering unforgettable experiences for fans. Browne shared that one of ReedPop’s key differentiators is the […]
NEW YORK CITY — Seventy years after its debut, the Summer Fancy Food Show isn’t relying on its legacy to stay relevant. Instead, the Specialty Food Association (SFA) continues to evolve its flagship event by emphasizing curated buyer connections, international growth, emerging brands and measurable exhibitor value, strategies that offer lessons for trade show organizers […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Restaurant Events, LLC., announced the launch of the Carolinas Restaurant Show. This annual event will serve the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industries in North and South Carolina, and the surrounding region, and debut June 16-17, 2027, at the Charlotte Convention Center. According to Glenn Celentano, CEO of Restaurant Events, customer feedback inspired […]
BANFF, Alberta, CA — The Exhibition Services and Contractors Association (ESCA) held its annual Summer Educational Conference at the Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada’s province of Alberta. The event took place June 28-July 2, and brought together professionals from contractors, vendors and venues for valuable networking and education. This year marked the second highest attended […]
