Every year, our industry produces what seem like the most legitimate predictions about the future of exhibits, events, and experiential marketing. Most focus on technology,
UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, will bring its 93rd Global Congress to the Kingdom of Bahrain from Nov. 2–5. The event will
Why the Next Era of Tradeshow Communication Isn’t AI—It’s Old-School Authenticity Everyone in our industry loves to pretend they have a crystal ball. We talk
The convention center has long been recognized as the heart of venues for expos, meetings and corporate events. Its business strategy has been successful for
When we talk about safety in the trade show industry, we usually think about the obvious things: rigging, forklifts, working at height, and electrical. Those
Twenty-five years after ECN examined tradeshow transportation, freight providers point to rising costs, improved visibility, and planning mistakes that still disrupt shipments. Twenty-five years ago,
Every industry evolves, and the tradeshow world is no exception. New technologies emerge, attendees’ expectations shift and the way exhibitors define success continue to change.
October 18, 1939 – October 9, 2026 Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end and Chicago Bears coach whose career also brought him to
Mike Drobick, a longtime tradeshow industry professional whose career spanned more than four decades in Chicago and Las Vegas, died recently following a heart attack.
Fuel prices have receded from their spring 2026 peak, slightly easing the pain for Joe Martillaro, managing director of Superior Logistics in Chicago, but it’s
Submitted by Ashley Jackson, Orbus Chicago, IL – October 6, 2026: Orbus, a leading provider of exhibit and display solutions, continues to cultivate a workplace
Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit worn out. And it’s not from being overworked. I think it’s from overexposure. Overexposure to the negativity and divisiveness
