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CHICAGO — Happy Earth Day 2026! It’s time to reflect on the wonder and beauty of our home planet, and think about how we can help protect it. We checked in with four major convention centers to learn about their new sustainability strategies, which are making events more eco-friendly by the day. 1. Javits Center is launching a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capable of generating 3.5 megawatts, ensuring […]
The Center of Hospitality is a Sponsored Article from the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) Located off International Drive in Orlando, the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) stands as a dynamic force in the region, welcoming millions of guests, hosting world-class events, and driving meaningful economic impact for Central Florida. As one of the largest […]
MINNEAPOLIS — As the Public Library Association (PLA) was gearing up for its biennial PLA Conference, set for April 1-3, 2026, in Minneapolis, political strife hit its host city: Federal immigration enforcement surged during its early registration and housing deadlines, and the city experienced social unrest. PLA sprang into action, communicating and coordinating with local officials, particularly the city’s CVB and the Hennepin County Library, to share timely and accurate information, and tapping into its professional networks to ensure participants had the information they […]
SAN DIEGO — After three decades, North America’s former Specialty Coffee Expo has aligned its name with the other Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) trade shows by rebranding as World of Coffee. Under the SCA, the show has gone from hosting a few hundred attendees to more than 15,000. It was recognized in 2024 as one […]
CHICAGO — Reflecting on industry events and conversations with leaders in the events space, there’s a new phrase popping up: the ecosystem event. But what is an ecosystem event? And what makes it different from any other industry event? Trade Show Executive connected with some of the leaders who are coining the phrase to find out what makes an […]
DALLAS — Freeman released part one of its Learning Trends Report, which focuses on how attendees learn within conference room sessions and general sessions, and the value they receive from different traditional formats. The idea of quality over quantity, which the industry has leaned into in a variety of places, is applicable to educational experiences as well. Data shows that attendees are […]
NEW YORK CITY — Events Venture Group (EVG) announced an investment in The Nest Campus, a growing climate and resilience platform. EVG co-invested alongside SilverCircle. The Nest Campus operates across a multi-vertical resilience landscape — including energy, industrial transformation and infrastructure, AI, finance, food and water, and natural capital — and has positioned itself at the center of a rapidly evolving and fragmented ecosystem. With more than 8,000 attendees and early […]
CHICAGO — Next week in Baltimore, the 2026 Trade Show Executive (TSE) Trailblazers will be recognized for their achievements at the TSE Fastest 50 Awards & Summit. We connected with these distinguished up-and-comers to get their advice for young professionals. Rebecca Burns, Conference Content Manager, Informa Markets Focus on building your confidence and faith in yourself every single day. Strengthen it to the […]
LONDON — Easyfairs acquired the Paris-based Food Hotel Tech and Tech for Retail events, positioning the events for growth and international reach while strengthening Easyfairs’ tech portfolio. “The team behind these two fantastic shows is clearly at the heart of their communities, something that is so important for us at Easyfairs. We are delighted that the brilliant people behind both Food Hotel Tech and Tech for Retail […]
ORLANDO — As a gathering that caters to leaders from government agencies, the military and the commercial sector, security is a must at Commercial Space Week (CSW). In fact, safety is such a concern that many attendees of the event — which is made up of SpaceCom® | Space Congress, the Space Mobility® Conference, and GSA Spaceport Summit — are completely forbidden from downloading apps on their mobile devices. They can get show information from a web browser, however. The rule, says Ryan Brown, Executive Director of SpaceCom and Commercial Space Week, […]