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August 23, 2026
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The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority announced Chris Konecki has been appointed as the new General Manager of McCormick Place, effective August 24.
Paul Miller FCIM, Questex’s CEO, will become CEO of the combined Emerald and Questex business. Hervé Sedky, current President and CEO of Emerald, will serve as a Senior Advisor.
Smithbucklin acquired McKinley Advisors.
One Rock Capital Partners acquires a majority stake in AFR.
Easyfairs acquired Energy Projects Conference & Expo.
Coffee Fest Orlando’s focus on social media marketing paid off big with significant numbers of first-time attendees.
Events Venture Group announced a $750,000 investment in Stablecon.
HLTH drew more than 12,000 attendees, including an unprecedented 2,750 CEOs, reflecting HLTH’s growing international influence.
Messe München and Raccoon Media Group establish a joint venture for ISPO.
Questex acquires The Conference Forum and Versalinx Global Events.
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Trade Show Executive’s Fastest 50 Entry Form

1Criteria
2Basic Show Data
3Trade Show Details
4Trade Show Metrics

  • Deadline for entries is December 31, 2026

    Trade Show Executive will honor the fastest-growing trade shows held in the U.S. in 2026 as the Fastest 50 Class of 2026. 50 winners will be selected based on percentage of growth in each of the following categories: net square feet, number of exhibiting companies, and number of attendees. Submit this completed questionnaire to enter your show for consideration for the Fastest 50. Please see the guidelines and criteria below to ensure your show qualifies for entry. If you have questions, contact Carri Jensen at (541) 286-4014 or cjensen@tradeshowexecutive.com.

  • Trade Show Executive Fastest 50 Qualification Guidelines and Criteria

    The following criteria will determine the 50 Fastest-Growing Shows in the U.S.:

    • The trade show must have taken place in person within the United States in 2026.
    • Only trade shows are considered.
    • 50 winners will be selected based on percentage of growth in each of the following categories: net square feet of paid exhibit space, number of exhibiting companies, and number of attendees.
    • Annual shows will be evaluated on percentage of growth from 2025 to 2026. If the show did not take place in person in 2025, the show will be evaluated on percentage of growth from the last in-person edition to 2026.
    • Biennial shows must have taken place in 2026, and will be evaluated on percentage of growth since the last show edition (2024). If the show did not take place in 2024, the show will be evaluated on percentage of growth from the last in-person edition to 2026.
    • Triennial shows must have taken place in 2026 and will be evaluated on percentage of growth since the last show edition (2023). If the show did not take place in 2023, the show will be evaluated on percentage of growth from the last in-person edition to 2026.
    • Quadrennial shows must have taken place in 2026 and will be evaluated on percentage of growth since the last show edition (2022). If the show did not take place in 2022, the show will be evaluated on percentage of growth from the last in-person edition to 2026.
    • Show must have a minimum of 15,000 net square feet of paid exhibit space for both years under review.
    • If co-located shows are submitted as one show, the co-location must have existed for both years under review. Shows that are not co-located for both years must submit statistics without the co-located space.
    • Only temporary space will be considered.
    • In the event of a tie in the rankings, growth in the other two metric categories will be used to break the tie.
    • Traditional booth space considered for the Fastest 50 includes 10'x10' standard booths or larger.
    • Floor plans may be requested.
    • Trade Show Executive reserves the right to determine qualified booth space.
    • A senior-level executive of the show management company or association official must sign supporting documents to certify show metrics.

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