August 17, 2026

This Just In

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.

The International Woodworking Fair Atlanta established a cooperation agreement with the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers (EUMABOIS), making IWF the only woodworking trade show in North America to be designated as an EUMABOIS-supported exhibition.