This Just In
NASHVILLE — The 2026 North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) Trailer Show™ was the event’s largest edition ever and broke records in attendance, dealer participation and engagement. It took place Sept. 1-3 at Music City Center and welcomed more than 4,700 industry professionals and more than 800 dealerships. The sold-out show floor featured more than […]
CHICAGO — In the March 2026 edition of Trade Show Executive (TSE), Caitlin Fox, President at mdg, shared what five attendee acquisition strategies would be hot in 2026. Now, as the industry enters the fourth quarter of the year, TSE revisited those predictions to see the results of those strategies from shows that employed them […]
LAS VEGAS — In response to workforce pressure, rising credential demands and retail’s growing role in veterinary practices, SUPERZOO introduced accredited veterinary continuing education (CE) this year. The show, which was Aug. 12-14 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, offered these courses in conjunction with US Vet Shows so professionals could earn CE credits and put their […]
LONDON — The Event Marketing Measurement Association (EMMA) launched a fully comprehensive event measurement certification course for event and marketing professionals. The goal of the course, which was developed in collaboration with Storycraft Lab, is to provide industry professionals with fundamentals of measurement around data collection, analysis and reporting to help improve the industry’s ability […]
NEW YORK CITY — Industry veteran Greg Topalian has been tapped as Opus Origin’s Chairman of North America, signaling the investment group’s goals to grow and scale new B2B events, media, data and information businesses in the market. Opus Origin is led by CEO Sam Jennings and Global Chairman Simon Kimble. With lead investor Stephen […]
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 […]
