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CHICAGO — For show organizers, the registration deadline isn’t what it used to be. Attendees who once committed months in advance are increasingly waiting until closer to show time, compressing registration windows and making it harder to forecast hotel room blocks, staffing, food and beverage, and other operational needs. “We’re in the process of analyzing 2026 […]
MCLEAN, Va. — With mental health issues increasing in recent years, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) wanted to address the need to make health and wellness a priority in the workplace — and decided to lead by example. The result was a menu of wellness activities that was unveiled […]
This past August, independent show organizers gathered in Seattle for the 2026 SISO Leadership Conference under the theme Design, Activate, Thrive. Over three days, the agenda ranged from AI adoption to cost containment to the psychology of team culture — subjects that, on paper, have little to do with one another. But five ideas kept […]
PALOS VERDES, Calif. — Approximately 200 events industry leaders convened at Terranea Resort from Sept. 22-24, 2026, for the Trade Show Executive (TSE) Gold 100 Awards & Summit. The event recognized the 100 largest trade shows in the U.S. from last year, and offered elite education and connection-building opportunities. “This year’s Gold 100 Awards […]
Desirability, Possibility and Partnership: The New Standard for Event Destinations is a sponsored article from the Seattle Convention Center. For years, event organizers selected destinations based on practical considerations: available dates, hotel inventory, air travel, exhibit space and budget. Those factors still matter, but as attendance patterns evolve, the first challenge for many events is […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Since 2009, Robyn Davis, CPTD, CEM, has advised exhibitors around the world to help them thrive at trade shows, working at major events such as SHOT Show, CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IMTS. Now, she has published Exhibit Smarter, a new book that serves as a roadmap for exhibitor success — which she generously shared with […]
CHICAGO — The increased focus on providing sponsorships that go beyond logo placement and deliver real business outcomes is leading to more innovative opportunities in the live events space. Industry data backs the trends toward meaningful, objective-based sponsorship sales strategies. According to the findings of a joint study conducted by Trade Show Executive (TSE), Lippman […]
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Informa Markets’ Build™ Show LIVE brought influential voices in high-performance construction to the Henry B. González Convention Center for conference/education Sept. 10-12, 2026, and an expo hall open Sept. 11-12. “Overall attendance was up about 3%, and where we really saw significant momentum was in specific pass categories that tell us a lot […]
CHICAGO — For the first time, the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) utilized 100% recyclable carpet across its entire campus. The event, which is produced by AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology, took place Sept. 14-19, 2026, with carpeting provided by GES and Emerald Carpets. Trade Show Executive (TSE) looked at this sustainability achievement and what […]
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 […]
