In January of 2024, the Exhibitions Industry Collective was born. Made up of six exhibition industry organizations (ECA, ESCA, EDPA, IAEE, IAVM, and SISO), the collective was created “To bring our shared knowledge together to create a visible, meaningful and lasting foothold on careers in the exhibitions ecosystem,” said IAEE president and CEO, Marsha Flanagan, M.Ed., CEM in the organization’s first press release.
Corporate event planning is moving earlier and getting more complex, according to a new Booking.com for Business report on 2026 trends.
Booking.com for Business says companies are investing more in live events again, while keeping virtual access as part of the standard format. The report forecasts the corporate events market will reach $595 billion by 2029 and says 74 percent of Fortune 1000 companies plan to increase event budgets in 2025.
PeopleVisionFX celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2026. Founded in 1991 to produce “Real-World Special-Effects,” the company has created award-winning presentations for theme parks, museums, and corporate presentations around the world.
21st Century Expo Group (21st CEG) proudly marks its 35th anniversary, celebrating more than three decades of leadership, craftsmanship, and impact in the exhibitions and events industry.
Earlier this month, Jessica Sibila, CMP, CTSM, executive director The Exhibitor Advocate, held a webinar with Joe Federbush, president and chief strategist, of EVOLIO Marketing: The Uncomfortable Truth, What Exhibitors Really Think and Why It Matters. Sibila and Federbush wanted to discuss the results of an ongoing survey The Exhibitor Advocate and EVOLIO Marketing are conducting to analyze the current state of event marketing from an exhibitor perspective.
ConferenceDirect proudly announces the launch of The Speaker Collective, a curated network of dynamic keynote speakers, industry thought leaders, and motivational experts designed to elevate meetings, conferences, and corporate events.
LVE, a leading provider of tradeshow and experiential event solutions, announced the acquisition of Innovative Expo, a Moreno Valley, California–based exhibit and event services company. Innovative Expo will now operate as LVE’s dedicated West Coast branch, expanding the company’s footprint and strengthening its ability to support clients across the West Coast.
The Experiential Design Authority presented the 2026 BOSS (Best of Show Stand) Awards during a ceremony in Las Vegas, recognizing 30 outstanding exhibits that defined the CES 2026 show floor. This year’s awards celebrated the most compelling, immersive, and human-centered brand experiences, highlighting the power of experiential design to create memorable moments and resonant narratives.
The 2026 AHR Expo in Las Vegas marked a pivotal time for HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) professionals, showcasing innovations and fostering industry growth across 578,980 square feet and attracting over 53,315 attendees, underscoring its importance as a key industry event.
Mark Herrera, president and chief security strategist for Global Awareness Professionals, LLC (GAP) announces a comprehensive recalibration of its safety and security training programs to align with the changing realities of today’s safety and security threats.
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Exhibitor Group, publisher of the award-winning EXHIBITOR magazine and producer of EXHIBITOR LIVE, the industry’s premier exhibition for tradeshow and corporate event professionals.
Expo Ease — the premier tradeshow and event company specializing in plants, photography/video, and staffing — is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of full-service plant rental company Roger Pryor Enterprises (RPE).
