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The 43rd United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) General Convention transformed The Paris Las Vegas into a celebration of its leaders and members, and of the craftsmanship that unites them.

The 43rd United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) General Convention transformed The Paris Las Vegas into a celebration of its leaders and members, and of the craftsmanship that unites them.

If you ask anyone in the tradeshow industry what is top of mind these days, almost everyone will give you the same answer: rising costs.
From lingering inflation and labor shortages to economic uncertainty and trade wars, it has rarely been more expensive to organize, host, attend, or exhibit at a tradeshow.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), the unified public policy voice of the U.S. business and professional events industry, today announced its 2026 Elected Officers and Board of Directors.

WASHINGTON— The ASAE Research Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2026 Future Leaders Professional Development Scholarship, which supports the career advancement of young association professionals.

The Experiential Designers & Producers Association (EDPA) Las Vegas Chapter will kick off the new year with its January New Year Connections Mixer, bringing together professionals from across the live events, exhibitions, and experiential design industry for an evening of networking and community building.

The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), the unified public policy voice of the U.S. business and professional events industry, today announced its 2026 Public Policy Agenda, which outlines the organization’s federal and state policy priorities for the year ahead.

ACCESS 2025 brought together the exhibitions and experiential community for three days of inspiration, connection, and innovation on the shores of Amelia Island, Florida, December 2-4, 2025.

The Exhibition Services and Contractors Association (ESCA) reviewed key operational and education updates during its 2025 Virtual Town Hall, held as a member-facing business meeting separate from its annual awards program.

Las Vegas’ premier hospitality and events associations came together for the industry’s most anticipated celebration of the year: the 2025 All Association Holiday Party. Held at the stunning LIV nightclub at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the event drew hundreds of industry professionals for an evening of networking, festive entertainment, and holiday cheer.

ESCA gathered its community in Houston for the 2025 Winter Celebration and Awards at The Astorian, honoring leadership, innovation, service, and rising talent across the exhibition industry. The night highlighted scholarship recipients, industry award winners, and the transition to ESCA’s 2026 leadership.

The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Association of Korean Exhibition Industry (AKEI).

UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, is pleased to announce that the Art of Fiber has renewed its multi-year UFI Diamond Sponsorship agreement, further strengthening its longstanding partnership with UFI.