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This past August, independent show organizers gathered in Seattle for the 2026 SISO Leadership Conference under the theme Design, Activate, Thrive. Over three days, the agenda ranged from AI adoption to cost containment to the psychology of team culture — subjects that, on paper, have little to do with one another. But five ideas kept […]
PALOS VERDES, Calif. — Approximately 200 events industry leaders convened at Terranea Resort from Sept. 22-24, 2026, for the Trade Show Executive (TSE) Gold 100 Awards & Summit. The event recognized the 100 largest trade shows in the U.S. from last year, and offered elite education and connection-building opportunities. “This year’s Gold 100 Awards […]
Desirability, Possibility and Partnership: The New Standard for Event Destinations is a sponsored article from the Seattle Convention Center. For years, event organizers selected destinations based on practical considerations: available dates, hotel inventory, air travel, exhibit space and budget. Those factors still matter, but as attendance patterns evolve, the first challenge for many events is […]
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Since 2009, Robyn Davis, CPTD, CEM, has advised exhibitors around the world to help them thrive at trade shows, working at major events such as SHOT Show, CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IMTS. Now, she has published Exhibit Smarter, a new book that serves as a roadmap for exhibitor success — which she generously shared with […]
CHICAGO — Widespread adoption of hybrid and remote work environments across industries saw a surge during the pandemic. However, employees have seen a new wave of corporate return-to-work orders across the country recently. But what kind of working environment actually produces more efficient and profitable outcomes for businesses? And what value do employees place on […]
CHICAGO — Trade show organizers spend countless weeks bringing their event from conception to execution. However, once your show has packed up and attendees have headed home, it’s already time to prepare for the next round — if you haven’t already started. Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) Young Professionals Corner sat down with Andria Gibbon, CEM, the North Ameican […]
CHICAGO — At last week’s Gold 100 Awards & Summit, the 2026 Trade Show Executive (TSE) Women to Watch were recognized for their stellar achievements. TSE’s Young Professionals Corner connected with these distinguished leaders to get their advice for events industry up-and-comers. Monique Abed, Senior Director of Operations, Ai4 Organization is everything. Find an organizational system […]
CHICAGO — The increased focus on providing sponsorships that go beyond logo placement and deliver real business outcomes is leading to more innovative opportunities in the live events space. Industry data backs the trends toward meaningful, objective-based sponsorship sales strategies. According to the findings of a joint study conducted by Trade Show Executive (TSE), Lippman […]
ORLANDO — The idea for SuperCon began with one question: “Wouldn’t it be cool if we could get our whole ecosystem together and put together a carrier-focused event?” The seed was planted, and Super Dispatch — a company that serves the automotive transport industry through its transportation management platform — began the process of putting […]
LAS VEGAS — Caesars Palace may have just celebrated its 60th anniversary, but its eyes are on the future. As millennials and Gen Z rise in the ranks, the importance of wellness is growing in the events industry — and nobody knows this better than Reina Herschdorfer, Director of Marketing, National Meetings & Events at […]