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CHICAGO, Ill. — For Monique Rochard, CITP, CMM, CMP, CTSM, MBA, the future of food at conventions and trade shows can sometimes be measured in what she leaves on the plate. A beautifully prepared entrée arrives during an event. Once, it might have looked like lunch. Now Rochard, Head of Global Commercial Services & Operational […]
LAS VEGAS — Caesars Palace invited Trade Show Executive and other events industry publications to participate in its 60th anniversary celebrations. We got an inside look at the venue’s history and current operations, along with a sneak peek at its future. Defining Modern Hospitality In 1966, Jay Sarno founded Caesars to create “a palace for […]
LONDON, U.K. — Nineteen Group’s Safety & Security Event Series is billed as Europe’s largest exhibition dedicated to the safety and security of people, places and assets. These co-located shows take place at NEC Birmingham and include: The Security Event The Health & Safety Event The Fire Safety Event The Workplace Event National Cyber […]
MINNEAPOLIS — On Aug. 19-21, Outdoor Retailer’s first edition in the “City of Lakes” drew more than 1,800 attendees, 275-plus exhibiting brands and more than 400 qualified retailers as organizer Forge sought to reset the legacy trade show around buyer engagement, emerging brands and creator-driven exhibitor ROI. The event also generated nearly 4,400 lead scans […]
Back to School, But Not Back to the Office? is a contributed article from Douglas Emslie. September means one thing for millions of young people: back to school. They’ll learn from teachers, but they’ll learn just as much from being around other people — watching, listening, making mistakes, building friendships and developing confidence. Yet, when they […]
An ambitious program at FASHION by Informa is elevating the trade show experience through curated, one-on-one business meetings. Started four years ago, it has grown to about 1,000 meetings annually. The FASHION by Informa portfolio of events includes MAGIC, PROJECT, SOURCING, OFFPRICE and COTERIE. FASHION by Informa’s team of retail experts matches retailers and exhibitors […]
New Orleans: Where the Show Extends Beyond the Show Floor is a sponsored article from New Orleans & Company For trade show organizers, the exhibit hall may be the center of the event, but increasingly, the attendee experience extends far beyond it. In New Orleans, the destination becomes part of that experience. Within a compact, […]
CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) upcoming Gold 100 Awards & Summit will be a pinnacle for the industry’s largest shows and those leading the way in various categories recognized in the Grand Awards program. It will also be the backdrop for candid conversations, sharing best practices and exploring case studies on the topics that […]
NEW MARKET, Md. — On August 13, 2026, events industry veteran Richard “Dick” Swandby passed away. In 1963, Swandby founded Exhibit Surveys, Inc., which was the first company to independently measure the value of trade shows and exhibits exclusively. “Dick gave me my start in the industry at Exhibit Surveys immediately after grad school,” Ian Sequeira, […]
ORLANDO — At Vision Expo 2026, which took place March 11-14 at the Orange County Convention Center, RX introduced Green Step Aisle Carpet, also known as Genesis, the first fully reusable and recyclable exhibition carpet used at a major U.S. trade show. This milestone was accomplished through an intensive collaboration with Freeman and Emerald Carpets. […]
