Tradeshow, Convention & Event Industry News

EDPA Hockey Returns for 2026: Player Insights

Scaling Safety: Global Event Leaders Unite to Solve Universal Security Challenges

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

EDPA Hockey Returns for 2026: Player Insights

As top draft choice for the fourth annual EDPA Hockey Extravaganza, Corey Johnson isn’t expecting much of a signing bonus...

Scaling Safety: Global Event Leaders Unite to Solve Universal Security Challenges

Lessons from Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center

ORBUS EARNS 2026 COUNSELOR BEST PLACES TO WORK HONOR

Apollo to Acquire and Merge Questex and Emerald

Features

Book Review: The Chief Event Officer’s Playbook

The events industry does not need another reminder that events matter. It needs a better way to explain why they...

In Memoriam: Gary Francis Wannemacher

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

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

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention 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...