While many successful executive leaders may tout impressive track records for driving revenue growth and operational efficiency at their organizations, not all can boast a talent for connecting with teams, inspiring loyalty, and motivating individuals to excel out of a genuine commitment to that leader’s vision. This unusual talent for cultivating a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that inspires professionals to take risks, innovate, and grow is what sets a transformative leader such as Karalynn Sprouse apart from the C-suite pack. 

RELX, which owns independent event organizer RX, reported strong revenue and profit growth for 2024—with underlying revenue increasing 7% while adjusted operating profit rose 10% year over year, according to its 2024 results published on February 13.

Showcasing groundbreaking innovations, education, and thought leadership in animal health, VMX 2025, one of the largest veterinary education conferences representing the $60 billion animal health care industry, once again took over the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, Fla. with record-breaking attendance, robust exhibitor participation, and an expanded trade show floor. 

What’s the outlook for the U.S. and global exhibition industries? UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has released the 34th edition of its flagship Global Exhibition Barometer report, which takes the pulse of the industry. 

Las Vegas is more than just a mecca for gambling, gaming and, more recently, sports. It’s also a food capital of the world with over-the-top hotel buffets—such as the iconic Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace—and restaurants opened by famed chefs like Bazaar Meat by José Andrés and Amalfi by Bobby Flay, and no shortage of concepts from celebrities (think: Pinky’s by Vanderpump). Thus, it only makes sense that the Bar & Restaurant Expo descends on Sin City each year. 

After officially announcing the once glorious E3 Show dead in December 2023, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has unveiled the launch of the Interactive Innovation Conference (iicon), an invitation-only event designed to bring together visionaries, thought leaders, and innovators across industries that intersect with interactive entertainment. 

In January, the U.S. trade show industry kicked off 2025 with a bang as organizations far and wide reported a plethora of new hires, promotions, and executive appointments.  

TSNN’s Take on the biggest move in the last month: Nineteen Group appointed 25-year event industry veteran Mary Larkin as president of its Americas division as the company enters its next phase of its growth in the continent. 

Unless attendees were looking, they probably didn’t notice more than 70 sensors that were placed in and around about 50 activations in The District at PCMA’s annual convention held in January. The sensors allowed for comprehensive data collection on audience engagement metrics, such as traffic flow, dwell times, and even attendee emotions via facial recognition analytics. 

As New Orleans prepares to host Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, we caught up with New Orleans & Co. President and CEO Walt Leger and VP Convention Sales and Strategies Stephanie Turner to find out what’s new and trending in the Crescent City for meetings and trade shows.