2026 NAB Show expands Sports Summit to four days
March 2, 2026
The 2026 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show is expanding its Sports Summit to four days and opening access to all attendees with a Show Floor Pass.
The 2026 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show is expanding its Sports Summit to four days and opening access to all attendees with a Show Floor Pass.
International briefs this month track planner-facing updates across Asia-Pacific, Latin America, North America, and the Middle East. Venues and organizers moved on three fronts: new in-house services, sustainability reporting, and forward bookings tied to delegate volume and room nights.
Apogee Exhibits and Environments plans to relocate its corporate headquarters in early 2026 and expand into a 112,000-square-foot facility at 101 North Street in Canandaigua, New York, the company said.
Welcome back to “A Look Back at ECN Tradeshow History.” This month, the archive tracks how the industry kept adapting as events returned and expectations changed. From a post-COVID playbook built around contactless tools and hybrid access to the recognition, products, and parties that defined EXHIBITOR week, these clips capture what the business prioritized in the moment.
Chicago opened 2026 with a mix of large-scale tradeshows, fan events, and hospitality updates across the city and nearby suburbs. February brings major draws at McCormick Place and downtown hotels, led by automotive and dental meetings.
Orlando entered late January with steady convention activity and a growing pipeline of consumer, trade, and fan-focused events across the Orange County Convention Center and resort-area venues. Recent shows underscored the market’s draw for large-scale exhibitions, while ticket demand signaled strong consumer interest heading into spring.
Las Vegas entered February with a full tradeshow calendar, building on a strong start to 2026. Activity spans fashion, automotive, veterinary, petroleum, and franchise events across the Las Vegas Convention Center and Strip-area resorts.
Convention centers and market operators across the United States reported early-year activity and new investments, from packed January event calendars and post-incident reopenings to digital wayfinding upgrades, sustainability-minded exhibit reuse, and fresh 2026 conference and market announcements.
Welcome back to “A Look Back at ECN Tradeshow History.” This month, the archive opens on a snapshot of how the industry moves through change. From a leadership hire aimed at strengthening advocacy in Washington to renewed show floor growth and early signs of attendance rebounding, these clips track what mattered in the moment.
EXHIBITORLIVE 2026 drops anchor in Tampa Bay from March 29 through April 2, offering five days of education, innovation, and in-person connection for tradeshow and event marketing professionals. Now in its 37th year, the conference returns with more than 100 educational sessions, an exhibition hall filled with industry suppliers, and a fresh setting along Florida’s Gulf Coast.
For exhibitors planning 2026 shows, the math no longer adds up. The booth program that cost $100,000 before the pandemic can now run nearly twice as much, and every part of the tradeshow budget, from drayage to rigging, feels heavier on the balance sheet.
The Experiential Design Authority (TEDA) will present the 2026 CES BOSS Awards (Best of Show Stand Awards) on February 18 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. PST at Balkan Bar and Grill in Las Vegas. The in-person event recognizes standout experiential exhibits from the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and the designers and exhibit houses behind them.
