This Just In
DENVER — The 2025 State of the Sustainable Events Industry report from Honeycomb Strategies paints a clear picture: sustainability is no longer a niche priority — it’s becoming a defining standard in the trade show industry. Six major trends are reshaping how the industry approaches its environmental and social responsibilities, and together, they signal a […]
LONDON — The Saudi Aviation Club (SAC) selected Clarion Events as the official commercial partner for Sand & Fun 2025, a global aviation gathering with aerobatic displays and a vast lineup of aircrafts. The show’s 2025 edition will connect B2B, B2C and B2G (business-to-government) audiences in one integrated experience and, according to Clarion Events, be […]
DALLAS — The Customer Success Team (CST) division of Informa Markets convened in Dallas from July 22-24 for a three-day retreat centered around planning, collaboration and recognition. Bringing together 170 attendees, including new colleagues, the event allowed team members to align on goals for 2026, as well as take part in training sessions and teambuilding […]
“Rethinking ROI: Why Trade Show Success Demands More Than Just Revenue” is a sponsored article from MCI. For decades, trade show success has been synonymous with numbers: booth sales, registration revenue, sponsorship dollars. While those metrics still matter, they no longer tell the full story. Today’s most successful trade shows are measuring something deeper, and […]
LONDON — In line with its stated mission of accelerating growth, Hyve Group has announced another acquisition. This time, it’s GSV Summit, which is comprised of two leading U.S. events focused on education innovation and workforce development: the ASU+GSV Summit and the AI Show. Just last month, Hyve announced the acquisition of Behavioral Health Tech, […]
CHICAGO — The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine’s (ADLM) ADLM 2025 (formerly the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo), held at McCormick Place on July 27–31, successfully implemented new strategies designed to make the experience more convenient for attendees. “We’re always seeking ways to improve the registration process for attendees, while also […]
CHICAGO — The global trade show industry is preparing for new U.S. tariffs, altering the financial calculus for international exhibitors and organizers. On Aug. 7, 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration will enact a broad set of tariffs on imported goods, targeting virtually every major U.S. trading partner. The new policy imposes rates ranging from 10% […]
CHICAGO — Robert “Bob” Boyle, former President of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and dedicated public servant, passed away at age 89 on July 21, 2025. Boyle left a lasting impact on the trade show and events industry through his leadership at Javits, which saw him lead a landmark labor reorganization that saw labor […]
SINGAPORE — For the first time in its four-decade history, the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) Conference on Artificial Intelligence will be held outside of North America. The 40th edition is set to take place Jan. 20–27, 2026, at the Singapore EXPO, the country’s largest purpose-built MICE venue. “After four decades of […]
NEW ORLEANS — At VenueConnect this week, the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) presented the 2025 Convention Center Lifetime Achievement Award to Kerry Painter, CVE, CMP, CEM. Painter has decades of events industry experience, which includes leadership roles at the Harbor Center, Niagra Falls Convention Centre, Arvest Convention Center and numerous other venues. Currently, […]
