A worldwide look at October’s top meetings and events headlines—from record-breaking attendance and major venue upgrades to sustainability milestones and cross-border industry partnerships. This global roundup spotlights the trends shaping the future of conventions, exhibitions, and business events across every region.
Community, Wellness, and the Culture Shaping Today’s Tradeshow Industry In the tradeshow world, it’s easy to measure success by square footage, lead counts, or
We’re Not Just I&D Anymore Long before the cameras roll or the crowd arrives, there’s work to do. Crews measure twice and cut once. Rigging
(Design to Print’s 30-year celebration, held November 4, 2025, will feature food, live music, and ’90s nostalgia alongside an Exhibit Designers and Producers Association (EDPA)
(The Miami Beach Convention Center, shown here with its signature exterior art and modern facade, recently named Encore its preferred partner for AV, rigging, and
(Attendees of “Gallop for Good,” a one-day fundraiser hosted by 3D Exhibits’ Kim Merkin at Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Center, pose for a group photo in
(Visitors queue for the award-winning Stingray water slide at O’Gliss Park in France. Designed by Polin Waterparks, Stingray was named Europe’s Best Water Slide for
(IFES President Jörg Zeißig (left) and EXSA Chair Sibusiso Mncwabe (right) signed a three-year partnership agreement to strengthen collaboration between the two associations and expand
In June 1994, the first issue of Exhibit City (now Exhibit City News) featured a call to action for Chicago’s tradeshow industry. “No other convention
(Attendees enter the Chicago Build Expo at McCormick Place. The October event draws thousands of construction professionals and is among several major tradeshows hosted in
(A fire dancer performs under a flaming “ALOHA” sign during cultural programming at SITE Classic 2025 in Maui. The three-day event at The Ritz-Carlton Maui,
(A rendering of the reimagined Bally’s Las Vegas resort and casino, which will anchor the mixed-use development surrounding the new Athletics stadium. The project includes
