Failure or Success: The New Orleans Story
July 13, 2026
How does one measure the success of an event? New Orleans held two world’s fairs, 100 years apart. Each lost money. In the first one,
How does one measure the success of an event? New Orleans held two world’s fairs, 100 years apart. Each lost money. In the first one,
People rarely make important decisions based on information alone. They make them when confidence has been established and trust has been earned. That has always
I sit on my porch in the warming spring air. Birdsong wafts on a gentle breeze, trailing off into the lengthening rays of sunset above
The events industry has a people problem. It’s not that professionals burnout and leave. It’s that we never built a real career infrastructure for them
Breaking the Cycle of Ego and “Seasoning” on the Show Floor I’ll start with a confession: I have an ego. To my regular readers that
On July 4, America does not just celebrate. It builds. For one day each year, parks become concert venues, streets become parade routes, harbors become
This industry has never been short on pressure. Deadlines move fast. Details change late. People get pulled in different directions. One show closes while another
Most leaders think they are stuck because of strategy, people, or execution. What actually slows them down is harder to see. It shows up in
Chicago briefs this month reflect a city entering its busiest stretch of the year, with major medical and design conventions drawing thousands to McCormick Place,
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.
Chicago briefs this month track major convention activity, large-scale development, new entertainment dates, and restaurant openings as the city heads into a busy summer calendar.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to shape how general contractors design floorplans, manage logistics, forecast budgets and execute strategy, highlighting its strategic role in the tradeshow and expo industry. From design tools to scheduling software, AI is demonstrating its current and future influence.
