It is with profound sadness that Absolute Exhibits announces the passing of our co-founder, Chairwoman, and President, Jan Koren, who passed away last week surrounded by her family.
In Memoriam: Joseph L. Rubey Jr. July 31, 1959 – May 15, 2026May 2026 Joseph L. Rubey Jr. died on Friday, May 15, 2026, after
For years, experiential marketing and out-of-home advertising operated as entirely separate disciplines. Experiential was built for emotional connection—live events, brand activations, immersive consumer moments. Out-of-home advertising (OOH) was built for reach—mass visibility across highways, urban corridors, and high-traffic markets. The two rarely intersected in any meaningful way.
Welcome back to “A Look Back at ECN Tradeshow History.” This month, the archives show an industry balancing recovery, reinvention, and long-term growth. From the
The events industry does not need another reminder that events matter. It needs a better way to explain why they matter to the people who
In Memoriam: Gary Francis Wannemacher August 14, 1950 – May 9, 2026 Gary Francis Wannemacher of Downers Grove, Illinois, died on May 9, 2026, at
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.
Las Vegas briefs this month point to steady convention demand, major sports and entertainment planning, and milestone moments for Strip properties as May’s tradeshow calendar
Orlando briefs this month track convention activity at major venues, strong theme park performance, visitor safety planning, and long-term airport investments as Central Florida moves toward a busy summer season.
Artificial intelligence is no longer a fringe experiment reserved for Silicon Valley labs or sci-fi think pieces. It is actively reshaping industries that once seemed immune to automation—creative fields included. Architecture firms are using generative design tools to explore thousands of structural options in minutes. Fashion brands are testing AI-generated collections.
In the tradeshow and live-events industry, work happens under fixed deadlines and in temporary conditions. Crews arrive, build complex environments, and operate with little margin for error. In that context, preparation matters as much as execution. One way the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) approaches readiness is through physical, hands-on environments that reflect the constraints of the jobsite.
