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NEW YORK CITY — The Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM) is preparing for one of its most sweeping structural changes in decades when it returns to Javits Center in 2026. Organizers have confirmed the meeting will shift to a compressed five-day format, running Friday, Nov. 27, through Tuesday, Dec. 1, eliminating Wednesday programming for the first time in […]
FRANKFURT, Germany — From decorations to wrapping paper to ribbons to lights, Christmasworld promises a floor full of festive delights. Held Feb. 6–10, 2026 at Messe Frankfurt, the show is designed to promote the latest trends and innovations in the decoration industry while allowing professionals from around the world to connect for business opportunities. Last year alone, Christmasworld […]
ORLANDO — The Pizza Tomorrow Summit and the Florida Restaurant Show, held Nov. 11–13 at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), drew nearly 5,000 pizzeria, restaurant and hospitality professionals, a 17% increase in attendance. Exhibitor participation also tripled, underscoring the strong demand for their new three-day format. Both events are produced by Restaurant Events […]
ORLANDO — Thanks to the enhancements the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) made in the last year, IAAPA Expo 2025 experienced a significant amount of growth across all major metrics. The event, held at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) Nov. 17-21, welcomed 38,520 verified attendees — which is not only a 4% increase from 2024, but an all-time attendance record. In […]
HONG KONG — UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, held the 92nd UFI Global Congress Nov. 19-22, reporting more than 600 delegates from 47 countries. The event was hosted by the venue AsiaWorld-Expo and centered on the theme “Shaping the Future,” recognizing 100 years of UFI and 20 years of AsiaWorld-Expo. The association celebrated its anniversary with activations, including the UFI-100 Expo Corner, which displayed historic milestones, and a 1920s-themed […]
NEW YORK CITY — In October 2025, Emerald launched the C-Suite Summit, hosted by Hervé Sedky, the organization’s President and CEO. This event brought together executives across industries to connect, share ideas and examine how AI is transforming the marketing landscape. We checked in with Sedky to learn about this new experience. ANDREW: What inspired the launch of the C-Suite Summit? […]
LAS VEGAS — The HLTH USA conference, held Oct. 19–22 at The Venetian Expo Center, underscored how AI is transforming the healthcare industry. The event drew more than 12,000 attendees from 40 countries, including an unprecedented 2,750 CEOs, reflecting HLTH’s growing international stature and influence. “You couldn’t go anywhere on the show floor without AI being part of the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — MAD Event Management, LLC, (MAD), the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) and UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, announced the launch of Global Policy Forum, a think-tank style program for events industry leaders, senior government officials, embassy representatives, trade advocates and Department of Commerce personnel. Its inaugural edition will take place May 29, 2026, at the Army & Navy Club, after Lippman Connects’ Exhibition & Convention Executives […]
LAS VEGAS — The most successful shows are constantly reinventing themselves and RX’s National Hardware Show (NHS) is no exception. With its new name, NHS Concept to Commerce, the show will be held March 30-April 2, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, preceded by an International Exhibitor Summit on March 30. Its goal is […]
SAN FRANCISCO — As a busy marketing professional for startups and tech companies, Ellis Messian went to a lot of conferences and could never really keep up with everything going on. Between meeting new people, taking photos of slides and trying to write notes on his phone, he just couldn’t organize everything as well as […]
