Chicago closed 2025 with a steady flow of convention, consumer, and civic developments that point to a busy year ahead. New data ranks the city third nationally for scheduled business conferences in 2026, while flagship events including the Chicago Auto Show, Cubs Convention, and Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show set dates and unveiled new programming.
Las Vegas concluded December with multiple large-scale conventions, tradeshows, and consumer events across the Las Vegas Convention Center and Strip-area venues. Activity included technology, design, and sports-related exhibitions, while organizers opened registration for several major 2026 shows.
Retirement. It’s a concept I have spent very little time thinking about… until the last six months.
If you had asked me six months ago when I was going to retire from this industry I would have asked you why I should do that when I still really enjoy what I am doing.
More events today stretch across multiple buildings and city blocks. It’s exciting growth, but it also adds a challenge: how to keep the brand experience consistent when every venue looks and feels different.
Orlando tourism 2025 saw record expo growth, major attraction updates and airport expansion. See how new projects and travel demand set up a strong 2026.
Las Vegas December events will dominate the city in the final month of 2025, with major conventions, holiday shows and citywide developments across the Strip.
A Look Back at ECN Tradeshow History: December 2025 revisits two decades of industry milestones, from sustainability and salaries to major openings and leadership changes.
(The pirate ship attraction outside Treasure Island on the Las Vegas Strip, once home to the “Battle of Buccaneer Bay” show that ran from 1993
by Joe Houle Tradeshow and event marketing is often referred to as “Face-To-Face Marketing.” In today’s hyper-connected world, digital platforms like social media and email
(Cover of Exhibit City News 10 years ago, November 2015. Left to right: Brian Tennyson, Mark Reddington, George Shaw, and Rafael Viñoly-Menendez, featured in ECN’s
The Future is Reusable by Glenn Hansen Looking for a sustainable alternative to single-use exhibit components? You’re not alone. Across the events industry, several new
Airport Code: ORD Location: 10000 W O’Hare Ave, Chicago, Illinois Date Opened: February 1944 (as Orchard Field, renamed in 1949 after Medal of Honor recipient
