Chicago briefs this month track major convention activity, industry events, visitor spending, transportation updates, and citywide sports programming. Highlights include the ExSys Awards and Chicago
Liz Nacron has assumed full ownership of Live Marketing, a Chicago-based corporate event production agency, following a planned leadership transition. Nacron takes full ownership Nacron,
Women in Print Alliance, a division of PRINTING United Alliance, will offer pre-show education, networking events, and community programming during PRINTING United Expo 2026, set
Cvent plans to invest more than $1 billion in technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and product development as the company expands its event technology platform. The
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) has committed to remain in Atlanta through 2036, extending one of the city’s longest-running tradeshow relationships. IPPE commits
The Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) will use its building to promote travel across Ohio through a new tourism partnership. Ohio brand moves inside GCCC
Orlando briefs this month track strong convention attendance, a busy August show calendar, new meeting and hotel capacity, major attraction openings, and infrastructure investment. Highlights
Ran Zookin, CEM, is the founder and managing member of ESM Pros. With his leadership and operational expertise, the company’s success had an impact on
Las Vegas briefs this month track major tradeshow results, August show previews, hotel investment, new attractions, and entertainment announcements. Highlights include InfoComm’s 28,132 verified attendees,
“What do people think HR is?” asked Tom Gardner, SVP, Human Resources (HR), at Access TCA. “Do they think we’re cops, the fun police, the
The Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC) is marking 10 years of its Green Team. The group helps guide sustainability work at the Philadelphia venue. Green Team
Apollo-managed funds have completed the acquisitions of Emerald Holding, Inc. and Questex, LLC, bringing two major business-to-business (B2B) event and media companies under one owner.
