In recent weeks, an event strategy and marketing agency and two key industry associations announced new offerings for trade shows and events.
Women in Exhibitions 2025 World Summit Set For July at Excel London
Remind attendees and exhibitors to bring their REAL IDs or passports when they travel to domestic trade shows beginning today, May 7. Despite numerous delays in the implementation, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.
While several public companies have lowered their annual guidance forecasts during this quarterly earnings season, Informa PLC, the international leader in B2B events and academic markets, is bucking the trend, affirming its full-year guidance with underlying revenue growth of 5% and double-digit adjusted earnings growth, according to its
TSNN’s take on the biggest recent move: Dennis Smith has been appointed CEO of NürnbergMesse North America (NMNA) in Atlanta. He succeeds Bill Ingwersen, who has led the U.S. subsidiary since 2017 and made significant contributions to NMNA since joining in 2015, including the successful launch of Embedded World North America and BIOFACH AMERICA following the COVID pandemic.
A historic convention center in Louisville is getting a facelift while a new premium event facility recently opened its doors in downtown Detroit.
Since U.S. President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14151, titled "Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing," on January 20, federal agencies have been rolling back their DEI programs and cutting budgets. While some of the administration’s efforts only apply to the federal government, several target DEI programs in the private sector. How are independent trade show companies responding?
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If you’re dealing with a different budget for your event than last year… this is for you.
With trade shows significantly regaining attendance each year since the pandemic, the competition for attention on the show floor has been bigger than ever. Showing up is simply not enough. Exhibitors are shifting their focus to what truly interests attendees. From prioritizing immersive experiences and adding interactive elements, marketers are finding new ways to attract, connect, and convert. To stand out and make the most of your trade show presence, booth designs will continue to play an important role. Here are the top trends in booth design that you can expect to see this year.
Sustainability is increasingly becoming a driving force behind the way trade shows are planned and executed, and food and beverage (F&B) is taking center stage as a key opportunity for organizers to reduce the environmental impact of their events. From sourcing local, seasonal ingredients and plant-forward menus to minimizing food waste and reducing single-use serve and serviceware, sustainable F&B practices can significantly contribute to an event’s overall eco-footprint.
Held April 11-13 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center in Illinois, AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) drew 10,910 attendees--a 5% increase over its largest previous event, marking its biggest show yet.
