“The Other Chicago World’s Fair”
October 30, 2025
A Century of Progress International Exposition The 1933 World’s Fair opened during the Great Depression when times were tough. One-quarter of America’s work force was
A Century of Progress International Exposition The 1933 World’s Fair opened during the Great Depression when times were tough. One-quarter of America’s work force was
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
What do you do when there’s no breakout meeting or the panels are done for the day? Where do you go when you need a
by Tommy Goodwin, The Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance The future success of the tradeshow industry depends on our collective ability to attract, train, and
by The Exhibitor Advocate Creativity in the exhibit world is not a new concept. Exhibitors rise to the challenge at every single event to resourcefully manage
Sound stages, spotlights, and staffing, oh my! Welcome to Hollywood, keeper of the glitz and the glam, the red carpets and the rolling cameras. For
Sponsorships at events are a nearly indispensable source of revenue for show managers and associations. The price per square foot of space at an event
I’ll start with a confession: I’m bored. Not “doom-scrolling-for-hours” bored, but “seen-the-same-tradeshow-booth-six-times-this-year” bored. We go to these shows to get inspired, but lately, it feels
by Clemente Guillen After more than two decades in this business, from the controlled chaos of COMDEX to the massive scale of ConExpo, I’ve learned
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
by Debbie Hall To say that Debbie Parrott, owner and president of Highmark TechSystems (Highmark) in Fort Wayne, Indiana, grew up in the exhibit and
Expo Convention Contractors Celebrates 30 Years of Elevating Experiences By Natalia Giron, Expo Convention Contractors Inc. In 2025, Expo Convention Contractors, Inc. (Expo) proudly
