The live events and tradeshow industry is operating at full speed again. What has not fully rebounded is the skilled labor force needed to support that growth. For the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), the focus has been on building workforce stability rather than relying on short-term fixes.
The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) is reshaping its campus around one goal: give large shows a single, connected exhibit floor.
Las Vegas briefs this month track two forces moving in opposite directions: big-show volume inside the halls and softer demand signals outside them. April’s calendar
Artificial intelligence is showing up across the tradeshow industry, from early design work and planning to marketing and day-to-day operations. At the same time, recent research has raised concerns about how frequent reliance on these tools may affect problem solving, judgment, and independent thinking, particularly among younger workers who engage with them most often.
International briefs this month track meeting and venue operations across Asia-Pacific and Europe, with updates on conference scale, facility upgrades, and sustainability programs. UFI drew
U.S. convention center briefs this month focus on operational changes that affect booking and delivery, from venue upgrades and accessibility work to major-event reporting and
Waterfall-like LED rock walls, 3D-printed sculptural forms, and mushroom-themed environments stood out during a recent EDPA Mountain/Northwest webinar on EuroShop 2026. However, the biggest takeaway
Michael R. Joncek October 7, 1968 – March 1, 2026 Michael Robert Joncek of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on March 1, 2026, at
Orlando’s March calendar includes five tradeshows at Orange County Convention Center and Rosen Shingle Creek, led by Global Pet Expo and Vision Expo. Design and Construction Week will leave Orlando after its 2026 run and move to Las Vegas in 2027.
Chicago’s March docket brings a full mix of buyer-driven tradeshows, venue positioning, and big-ticket planning. McCormick Place anchors the month with The Inspired Home Show and a late-March run of healthcare and pop-culture events, while the Chicago Auto Show added an overlanding campout and its First Look for Charity gala raised $2.03 million.
Las Vegas briefs this month run from show-floor scale to the metrics that sit behind demand. March’s calendar stacks seven tradeshows across the Las Vegas Convention Center and The Venetian Expo, led by CONEXPO-CON/AGG, HIMSS, and ISC West.
Zol Bernard Harvey Jr. died February 6, 2026. He was 71. He lived in Las Vegas.
Harvey was born in Texas City, Texas, to Marion Oneta Quarantra and Zol B. Harvey Sr. He was raised in Dickinson, Texas, and moved to Corpus Christi in 1985.
