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LAS VEGAS — 2026’s JCK and Luxury, the RX sister shows for the jewelry and watch communities, returned to The Venetian Expo and The Venetian Resort. The events were woven together by this year’s theme, “In Your Element,” which could be seen throughout their entire life cycles. A nod to the raw materials and earth elements at the heart of the industry, the theme invited attendees to reflect on […]
WASHINGTON D.C. — Three industry events centered around education, advocacy and information sharing held back-to-back brought top-level leaders to Washington, D.C., last week. Lippman Connects’ Exhibition & Convention Executives Forum (ECEF), the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) Legislative Action Day (LAD), and the all-new Global Policy Forum, hosted by MAD Event Management, ECA and UFI, The Global Association for the Exhibition […]
DUBAI — Manta Media Capital announced the launch of Manta Middle East, which will serve as a regional platform for investment, launching and scaling event businesses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the wider Middle East. Manta Media Capital is an event accelerator and investment firm that was built and led by event entrepreneurs, with the goal of […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On Oct. 20-23, landscapers, contractors and outdoor power equipment operators will gather at the Kentucky Exposition Center for Equip Exposition, which provides four days of education, networking, product testing and entertainment. This year, the show, produced by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), will give attendees additional support with the launch of Equip Academy, which is an education platform featuring all of the show’s offerings online. Attendees receive a […]
CHICAGO — During the annual National Restaurant Association Show, which is produced by Informa Connect, Freeman held one of its Inside Live events, inviting trade show and event organizers to share in 1.5 days of learning, collaboration, hands-on workshops and expo floor tours. The focus of the event, which took place at Chicago’s McCormick Place, was around optimizing outcomes […]
HOUSTON — On May 4-7, 2026, the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) welcomed nearly 25,000 attendees from more than 100 countries to NRG Park for an exploration of the technologies pushing the frontiers of offshore energy developments. It featured nearly 1,000 exhibiting companies. By the Numbers — Based on TSE’s Research Year Attendance Exhibitor Count 2024 30,148 1,300 2025 27,154 1,161 2026 Nearly 25,000 Nearly 1,000 International participation remained a major strength of the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 28, 2026, leaders from the U.S. events industry will head to Capitol Hill for the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance’s (ECA) Legislative Action Day (LAD). Once again, this year’s LAD will be its largest ever. “ECA LAD is our industry’s Super Bowl in Washington, D.C.,” Tommy Goodwin, President and CEO of ECA, explained. “This year, more than 200 industry leaders and advocates from across the […]
PHILADELPHIA — May 2-6, RISKWORLD took over the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia to offer more than 150 learning opportunities, special events and an expansive show floor for risk professionals. This year’s event, hosted by the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS), saw 3% growth in total attendance, welcoming more than 10,800 professionals to the four-day show. The number of exhibitors also saw a 5% increase over […]
HOUSTON — As a veteran of the supplements industry, Joey Savage was frustrated. Over the years, there had been many attention-grabbing headlines about the dangers of these products, but no real clarification on which ones are safe — leaving a void of evidence-based information that consumers could actually use when making purchasing decisions. The Future Nutra Foundation was founded to help fill this void by protecting consumers through product […]
AUSTIN — Not long after being recognized for its high growth at the 2026 Trade Show Executive Fastest 50 Awards & Summit, the Texas Restaurant Association’s Texas Restaurant Show will integrate the Texas Bar & Nightclub Convention starting with its 2026 edition, which is set for July 12-13 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio. According to Tony Abruscato, the Texas Restaurant Association’s Chief Marketing Officer, this move positions the event as the most comprehensive hospitality trade show in the Southwest. “We saw a […]
