November 10, 2026

This Just In

Informa agreed to acquire Clarion Events from asset manager Blackstone for $2.97 billion.

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.

Lewis Shomer Receives the 2022 Robert L. Krakoff SISO Leadership Award

Industry veteran Lewis Shomer, President and CEO, Shomex Productions, received the prestigious Robert L. Krakoff Industry Award of Excellence during a Freeman-sponsored lunch at The Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) CEO Summit held at The Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, FL.