In Memoriam: Thomas James Bacha
June 11, 2026
In Memoriam: Thomas James Bacha June 12, 1953 – May 24, 2026 Thomas James Bacha died peacefully on May 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
In Memoriam: Thomas James Bacha June 12, 1953 – May 24, 2026 Thomas James Bacha died peacefully on May 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Joyce Leveston, president and chief executive officer of Javits Center, has been elected chair of UFI’s North American Chapter. Her three-year term will begin after
Jackie Boughton, director of commercial at the Barbican, will step back from her full-time role in September after 12 years with the London venue. Boughton
Business events activity across Asia-Pacific and the Americas in May reflected continued investment in venue operations, destination marketing, industry partnerships, and event infrastructure. Highlights included
American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has named 12 association professionals to the 2026-2028 class of its Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP). Now in its
ARCHEX, a Montreal-based event design company led by sisters Anik Forest and Stéphanie Forest, will mark its 50th anniversary June 9. The company designs custom
McCormick Place has become the first facility to earn Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Green Building + Sustainability Certification with Honors from ISSA, The Association
European business events activity in May centered on venue investment, destination performance, certification, logistics, and industry advocacy. Highlights include London’s continued meetings growth, Olympia’s redevelopment,
Welcome back to “A Look Back at ECN Tradeshow History.” This month, the archives move from pandemic recovery to digital reinvention and long-running industry change.
Freeman has released a new report on why professionals skip conferences and tradeshows, and what might persuade them to attend.
In Memoriam: Joseph L. Rubey Jr. July 31, 1959 – May 15, 2026May 2026 Joseph L. Rubey Jr. died on Friday, May 15, 2026, after
Welcome back to “A Look Back at ECN Tradeshow History.” This month, the archives show an industry balancing recovery, reinvention, and long-term growth. From the
