Tradeshow, Convention & Event Industry News

ORBUS EARNS 2026 COUNSELOR BEST PLACES TO WORK HONOR

Chicago briefs track big May shows, Red Line build, Bally’s push

Lessons from Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center

McCormick Place – the largest convention center in North America, located in Chicago – was facing infrastructure issues in its parking deck after 50 years of operation. The culprit? Its trench drainage system.

760 Display Welcomes Matt Avery

In Memoriam: Gary Francis Wannemacher

Bill Donovan Joins Condit Team

Craig Hoffend Steps Down from Gielissen

Graphic Image Flooring Hires Brittany Bertrand

News

Lessons from Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center

McCormick Place – the largest convention center in North America, located in Chicago – was facing infrastructure issues in its...

ORBUS EARNS 2026 COUNSELOR BEST PLACES TO WORK HONOR

Apollo to Acquire and Merge Questex and Emerald

2026 ExSys Awards Finalists Announced

EDPA Hockey draft sets East vs West rosters for May 20 Vegas fundraiser

Features

In Memoriam: Gary Francis Wannemacher

In Memoriam: Gary Francis Wannemacher August 14, 1950 – May 9, 2026 Gary Francis Wannemacher of Downers Grove, Illinois, died...

Chicago briefs track big May shows, Red Line build, Bally’s push

AI, General Contractors, and the Changing Landscape

Las Vegas May tradeshow surge sets tone as Strip demand grows

Orlando Briefs Track Busy Shows, Tourism Gains and MCO Plans

People

760 Display Welcomes Matt Avery

In Memoriam: Gary Francis Wannemacher

Bill Donovan Joins Condit Team

Craig Hoffend Steps Down from Gielissen

Graphic Image Flooring Hires Brittany Bertrand

MSM Inc. Hires Kelley Bridenbaugh

Columns

Chicago briefs track big May shows, Red Line build, Bally’s push

Chicago briefs this month track major convention activity, large-scale development, new entertainment dates, and restaurant openings as the city heads...

AI, General Contractors, and the Changing Landscape

Las Vegas May tradeshow surge sets tone as Strip demand grows

Orlando Briefs Track Busy Shows, Tourism Gains and MCO Plans

Artificial Intelligence and Tradeshows

Spotlight

The Javits Center

International

International Venues Report Shows 2026 Demand

International briefs this month span venue operations, certifications, sustainability tools, congress growth, destination marketing, and event technology across Europe, North...