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Marlena Sullivan

Marlena Sullivan is the editor of Exhibit City News, born and raised in Las Vegas. She holds a BSBA in Operations Management and a BA in Theater and Film from The Ohio State University, along with an MLitt in Creative Writing from the University of Glasgow. Marlena has been published in several zines and has a passion for fashion, theater, the arts, and writing. She has worked in community events since 2017 and as a production assistance on a variety of shows and events in Las Vegas, Nevada.
2025 ExSys Awards winners pose with their awards.

ExSys Awards Returns to Chicago for 2026

Blending professional insight, industry recognition, and 1920s-themed celebratory entertainment, the second annual ExSys Awards returns on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Presented by Exhibit City News (ECN) and The Experiential Design Authority (TEDA) at

Employco Celebrates 30 Years

Employco marked its 30th anniversary on Saturday, April 18, 2026, with an evening event at Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse in Oak Brook, Illinois, celebrating the company’s growth from a family startup into a multigenerational business.

FIT Exhibition and Experience Design Program Celebrates 20 Years

Of the common questions asked in the tradeshow, exhibitions, and events industry the most asked is this: how do we let people know we exist? Furthermore, how do we inspire and help cultivate the community to help it grow? Education has often been the answer sought, whether that is in mentorship or training programs. Of these programs, one has stood out and in 2025 it celebrated a pivotal milestone.

Exhibitus to Present The Power of Plus+ at EXHIBITORLIVE 2026

Exhibitus is excited to announce that the company will present The Power of Plus+ at EXHIBITORLIVE 2026, an industry-leading conference and expo for experiential and event marketing professionals. Building on the company’s current ad campaign, which speaks to combining two elements to create more, Exhibitus will offer audiences experiences that demonstrate how The Power of Plus+ turns strategy, creativity, execution, and data into brand stories with results.

ConferenceDirect Launches The Speaker Collective

ConferenceDirect proudly announces the launch of The Speaker Collective, a curated network of dynamic keynote speakers, industry thought leaders, and motivational experts designed to elevate meetings, conferences, and corporate events. 

FIT Capstone 2025: Are You Listening?

On December 12th 2025, the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) School of Graduate Studies Exhibition and Experience Design program welcomed back judges for their annual FIT Capstone Event. Professionals from across a variety of industries, including events, retail, and museums arrived to socialize, network, and judge the students’ Capstone projects, offering feedback and support in their future careers.

ECN Announces 2026 Quarter 1 Print Edition: The Money Issue

I am pleased to announce that the Quarter 1 2026 issue for Exhibit City News is officially live. You can access the edition by the link on our homepage or here. For those of you who will receive our physical print, look forward to it in the coming weeks.

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