ANAHEIM — This year, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show will not only be the place where the music industry congregates to learn about the latest products, immerse themselves in education and build their networks. Jan. 20–24 at the Anaheim Convention Center, the NAMM Show will be a celebration of the 125 years the organization has been serving the industry, and how music has evolved technologically. “One of the […]
LAS VEGAS — Jan. 6-9, 2026, CES™ brought more than 148,000 attendees and more than 4,100 exhibitors to numerous venues in the “City of Lights” across more than 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, marking its largest edition since the COVID-19 pandemic. The show also reported around 55,000 international attendees. We connected with Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™, to learn about this […]
HOUSTON — Koelnmesse Inc. announced the launch of h+h americas Fall Edition. This show is an extension of its popular h+h americas textile event, which picked up Trade Show Executive’s Staying Connected Grand Award at the 2024 Gold 100 Awards & Summit. This show’s origins go one step further, because h+h americas is an extension of […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jan. 11-13, industry professionals from around the globe will come together for the National Retail Federation (NRF) Retail’s Big Show, which will be held at Javits Center in New York City. One of the main attractions at NRF 2026 will be the AI Stage, where leaders will discuss the impact of AI on […]
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Meetings Africa has earned its place as Africa’s leading business events trade show through years of partnerships with dozens of tourism organizations. For its 20th anniversary show, which is set for Feb. 23-25 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, organizers have formed a 13-member advisory panel consisting of both local […]
LAS VEGAS — CES® 2026 takes place Jan. 6-9 across multiple Las Vegas venues including the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), The Venetian Expo, Sphere and ARIA Resort & Casino, with pre-show media events beginning Jan. 4. CES 2025 drew more than 140,000 attendees from more than 150 countries, with more than 4,500 exhibitors showcasing […]
HOUSTON — The who’s who of events gathered Dec. 8-11 at the George R. Brown Convention Center for the International Association of Exhibitions & Events’ (IAEE)® Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition. In five learning zones on the show floor, more than 50 education sessions provided best practices, trend analysis and hands-on demonstrations. Trade Show Executive (TSE) collected eight top takeaways to help you level up. 1. Make Your Event’s Travel More Sustainable […]
HOUSTON — At the 2025 Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)® introduced a Sustainability Sanctuary. Located directly on the show floor, this space encouraged attendees to tackle real-world challenges with discussions and workshops, and platformed leading voices. “While IAEE had already embedded sustainability throughout Expo! Expo! — from digital-first materials to energy-efficient operations to inclusive accessibility practices — […]
PORTLAND, Maine — Diversified’s The Running Event (TRE) has always been about bringing the community of running and outdoor industry professionals together in a meaningful way. Whether stakeholders are interested in the latest footwear, apparel, gear or service trends, the show has a track record of giving this community the highest quality experience. “Running is becoming much more than a sport: It’s truly a lifestyle and a culture that’s blending into communities everywhere,” Genae Salinas, […]
HOUSTON, Texas — The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)® held its “Show for Shows,” Expo! Expo!, IAEE’s Annual Meeting and Exhibition, at the George R. Brown Convention Center Dec. 8-11. This year’s theme was ONE EPIC EVENT, and it kicked off with an opening party hosted by Visit Houston. Taking place on Avenida Plaza outside of the convention center, the party showcased the IAEE/TSNN Awards, a […]