October 10, 2026

This Just In

ASM Global set ambitious sustainability goals, including reducing energy consumption by 25% by 2030 from 2023 and use renewable energy sources for 20% of all energy consumed by 2025.

A new Australian business events association seeks to serve and unify the needs of industry professionals in the country.

Strong earnings were reported for GES’s parent company, Viad, in the first quarter, and the U.S. exhibitions team grew to 91% of 2019 levels during the period.

Informa Markets’ new DEI initiative extends into the industries it serves and focuses on diversifying speakers at its events.

Visit Orlando and Orlando Health partnered to launch the Orlando Health Virtual Care Center in the Orange County Convention Center.

Sandi Harvey, Vice President of Sales at Visit Atlantic City, retired on April 28, 2023, and Gary Musich returned to the organization to take over the role, which he held prior to Harvey.

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the end of the COVID-19 global health emergency, shifting its status to an established and ongoing health issue.

M&A Activity

Informa Acquires Premiere Show Group

January 7, 2022

MIAMI — Informa Markets’ South Florida Ventures portfolio has added a feather to its cap of luxury lifestyle brands by acquiring Premiere Orlando, the largest beauty show in the U.S., and its sister shows, Premiere Birmingham and Premiere Columbus. The Orlando show, which has made the Trade Show Executive Gold 100 12 times and the Fastest 50 twice, […]

Emerald Rolls Into Cannabis Industry By Acquiring MJBiz

January 4, 2022

NEW YORK, NY – Emerald Holding has acquired MJBiz, the leading event-producer and content platform serving the wide range of companies operating in the rapidly growing cannabis industry. Founded in 2011, MJBiz produces MJBizCon, the oldest and leading B2B cannabis trade show in America. In 2021, MJBiz’s revenues were approximately $27 million, which is near […]

Tarsus Group Acquires FounderMade and Health Connect Partners

December 15, 2021

LONDON – Tarsus Group has acquired two U.S.-based events businesses, FounderMade and Health Connect Partners (HCP), that will be part of the newly-created Tarsus Health division encompassing the health care, wellness and nutrition industries. In addition to the new acquisitions, the division also includes Tarsus Medical brands A4M, LiVDerm, PAINWeek and CMHC, along with BodySite, the digital health platform […]

MetroMultiMedia and Sirk Productions Join Forces

November 23, 2021

Paramus, N.J. — The newly combined forces of MetroMultiMedia and Sirk Productions will create a new model for conference and meeting production that includes live, virtual and hybrid elements. MMM has been in the live event production business since 2006. For organizations that are still not 100% face-to-face, the company also offers a unique broadcast experience: a […]

Endeavor Business Media Buys 20+ Media Brands from Informa

November 16, 2019

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Endeavor Business Media has acquired more than 20 media brands from Informa PLC, including much of Informa’s industry & infrastructure and auto aftermarket portfolio. No financial terms were disclosed for the deal, which involves 23 magazine titles, numerous digital brands and seven live events. “The acquisition of these events increases our event […]

Emerald Acquires G3 and its Four Annual Events

November 9, 2019

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.— Emerald Expositions Events Inc., a public company that produces 55 trade shows and conferences annually in the U.S., acquired G3 Communications (gthreecom.com), a B2B digital media and marketing firm that produces four conferences annually. The G3 team of nearly 50 employees, including Andrew Gaffney, Senior Vice President, will join Emerald, reporting to […]