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
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
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
The Experiential Design Authority (TEDA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 ExSys Awards, setting the stage for a July 28 awards ceremony hosted by Exhibit City News (ECN) at Moss Inc. headquarters in Franklin Park, Illinois.
The events industry does not need another reminder that events matter. It needs a better way to explain why they matter to the people who
In Memoriam: Gary Francis Wannemacher August 14, 1950 – May 9, 2026 Gary Francis Wannemacher of Downers Grove, Illinois, died on May 9, 2026, at
