Connect Meetings, one of the MICE industry’s leading event producers, today announced the expansion of its partnership with MatchPoint, the AI-powered networking platform transforming how events deliver measurable ROI.
The Expo Group, an Architect Connecting Communities™ leader in exhibitions, exhibits and events, announces a strategic partnership with Explori aimed at elevating industry standards for event performance through actionable intelligence and strategic execution.
The Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) today announces the appointment of Griff Griffitts as President and Chief Executive Officer of Visit Panama City Beach.
Choose Chicago announces a series of strategic staff promotions across its sales, marketing, communications, human resources, and Chicago Sports Commission teams—strengthening the organization’s leadership bench and reinforcing its commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
The Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (GACVB) has awarded Jo Ann Haden-Miller the prestigious Tourism Legacy Award in recognition of her more than 30-year career of extraordinary contributions to the industry.
The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) announces that IFES World Summit 2026 will move from Dubai to take place in Munich, Germany, from 16–19 June 2026, following careful consideration of the current geopolitical context and consultation with key industry stakeholders and local authorities.
New Orleans, Louisiana – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today revealed that Synergy Design Group has been ranked No. 75 on its sixth annual Inc. Regionals: Southeast list – the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the Southeast. The region includes South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, and Puerto Rico.
Brumark recognizes Skyline Exhibits as an industry leader for its longstanding commitment to sustainability, highlighting a full-lifecycle approach that spans from manufacturing to dismantling and recovery. Skyline led all partners in the number of projects recovered through Brumark’s recovery and recycling program, further strengthening its core value, “We Care About Our World.”
Advanced Systems Group, LLC (ASG), a technology and services provider for media creatives and content owners, announced the appointment of Andrea (Andy) Cummis as Vice President of Systems Design and Engineering. In this role, Cummis will lead design and engineering for ASG’s Systems Integration business, leading broadcast engineering, system design, and complex integration projects.
The Raleigh Convention Center, as part of the Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lori Shumpert to Director of Events.
21st Century Expo Group (21st CEG), a full-service exhibit and event agency specializing in custom exhibits, rental programs, portable displays, and experiential events, today announced that Iman McFarland has been named Chief Executive Officer.
Michael Verne Parrott, 86, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died Sunday, March 29, 2026. Born March 2, 1940, in Marshall, MN, he was the eldest son of Robert Belgrove and Paula Verne Parrott, also of Fort Wayne. A 1958 graduate of Southside High School, Parrott earned his BA from Carleton College and MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He was an officer in the US Air Force and was awarded the American Spirit of Honor Medal in 1964, completing his service at the 122nd Tactical Fighter Wing of the Indiana National Guard.
