Oct 15, 2014
In what would have been the show’s 20th anniversary, IDG World Expo’s Macworld/iWorld will not take place in 2015, according to company officials.
“We are announcing today that Macworld/iWorld is going on hiatus and will not be taking place as planned in 2015,” company officials said in a statement.
Adding, “Our MacIT event, the world's premiere event for deploying Apple in the enterprise, will continue next year, with details to be announced in the coming weeks.”
This year’s Macworld/iWorld was held March 27-29 at San Francisco’s Moscone Center.
The event, previously called Macworld… more
Oct 15, 2014
Trade Show News Network is pleased to announce that the 2nd annual TSNN Awards $5,000 Student Scholarship awardee is Shauna H. Clark, a student pursuing event management at the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality.
The scholarship is sponsored by the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority (Reno Tahoe USA), and Clark will receive the funds and be feted during the celebration gala dinner at the 5th Annual TSNN Awards Nov. 14-16 in Cleveland, Ohio.
“I am so grateful and honored to have been selected as the second ever recipient of this generous award,” said… more
Oct 14, 2014
Margaret Edgell Core has been tapped as vice president of industry events by the Food Marketing Institute to oversee its annual event – FMI Connect, The Global Food Retail Experience.
“Margaret brings the experience, enthusiasm and inspirational leadership we need to help FMI achieve the vision we have for ensuring our premier events become game-changing experiences for the food retail industry.” said FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin. “FMI members, staff and leadership look forward to Margaret’s guidance as together we help FMI Connect reach its potential as the pivotal industry… more
Oct 14, 2014
The Consumer Electronics Association has tapped Dr. Dieter Zetsche, chairman of the board of management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, to deliver a 2015 International CES® keynote address focused on the latest advances in autonomous vehicle technology.
Owned and produced by CEA, International CES will run Jan. 6-9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dr. Zetsche will discuss autonomous vehicle technology and its impact on society, mobility and environment, as well as raise ideas and questions for the future.
In addition to his insights on the future of Daimler… more
Oct 14, 2014
Following the successful launch of two other shows at the International Manufacturing Technology Show, Germany-based Deutsche Messe plans to launch three more shows during IMTS’ 2016 show.
The three new shows include ComVac North America, Industrial Supply North America and Surface Technology North America – which cover compressed-air and vacuum technology, industrial subcontracting and surface treatment, respectively.
The previous two shows launched by Deutsche Messe are Industrial Automation North America in 2012 and Motion, Drive & Automation North America (MDA North America) in… more
Oct 14, 2014
In 2015, the American Society of Association Executives is expanding its Great Ideas Conference into Asia with the first-ever international event scheduled March 22-24 in Hong Kong.
ASAE’s Great Ideas in Association Management Conference, Asia-Pacific will be sponsored by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB).
The event is expected to draw attendees from the Asia-Pacific region along with participants from the U.S., Europe and the Middle East.
“One of ASAE’s goals is to enhance the professional development of the association community. With the growth of association contributions in the… more
Oct 10, 2014
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events has selected this year's Top Public Events to be recognized at Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition on tap Dec. 9-11 in Los Angeles.
The IAEE Top Public Events program was established in 2011 to honor the best consumer shows in the nation.
Events that submitted applications were measured on broad criteria to include sound business practices, stability, exceptional customer service, and how the event serves the community and overall industry. With several top quality events to choose from, the judges had some tough… more
Oct 09, 2014
With business booming in the U.S., Portland, Maine-based Diversified Communications has reorganized its management structure into two leadership teams - one to support Diversified Communications’ global divisions, and another to lead Diversified Communications US.
“These organizational moves will enable Diversified US to grow in the important and reliable North American market and create additional career path opportunities, while also improving corporate governance across all our divisions,” said Ted Wirth, president and CEO.
He added, “This new structure will provide additional… more
Oct 08, 2014
Global Experience Specialists has acquired two housing services companies – onPeak, with headquarters in Chicago, and Travel Planners, which is headquartered in New York City.
The combined business will serve clients under the name onPeak, a GES Global Company (onPeak | GES).
“Our clients told us that they want GES to create unique, integrated experiences delivered by just one trusted partner for their most critical event needs,” said Steve Moster, GES’ president.
He added, “We are honored to have earned our clients’ trust and are really excited to offer a complete event experience to… more
Oct 08, 2014
More than a week after students took to the Hong Kong streets demanding that Chief Executive C.Y. Leung step down from his post, as well as for full democracy and voting rights, the protest groups are much smaller and have not impacted the exhibition industry in the city, according to the Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association.
The protests began when three pro-democracy student leaders were arrested after a class boycott and their supporters were tear gassed. Tens of thousands of protestors flooded the streets as a result.
“HKECIA wishes to confirm to all… more
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