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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SAN FRANCISCO — Easyfairs acquired The AI Conference. This event was created by Founder and CEO Shon Burton and focuses on applied AI, which is how the technology’s systems are built, deployed, governed and scaled in real-world environments. Its program spans fundamental research and governance, large language models, AI frameworks and architecture, AI platforms and AI solution development, […]
Easyfairs continues to expand its North American footprint with the launch of Digital Accountancy Show USA, which will take place May 26-27, 2027, in Austin, Texas. Already the U.S. edition is expected to see more than 2,000 attendees, 100-plus exhibitors, and feature more than five stages and 40-plus speakers. The U.S. event will bring together […]
CHICAGO — The mission of the Fusion Industry Association is to bring clean, safe, affordable energy to the grid through partnerships, policy and investment. More than $6 billion has been invested in fusion research to date, with the goal of the first fusion energy power plants coming online by the early 2030s. An important next step in […]
SHELTON, CT — This Pride Month, Clarion Events North America supported LGBTQ+ youth through a partnership with The Trevor Project. In this employee-led initiative, Clarion professionals wrote nearly 200 letters of encouragement, which had messages of support, affirmation and hope for young people. We checked in with Amanda Cedeño, Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & […]
