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).
The Freeman Company (TFC) announced its launch as a new parent company to category-leading live experience brands—3D Exhibits, Alford Media, BaAM, Color Gamut, Freeman AV Production, Freeman Events & Exhibit Services, mdg, Sparks, and Studio Blue.
Convention centers and market operators across the United States reported early-year activity and new investments, from packed January event calendars and post-incident reopenings to digital wayfinding upgrades, sustainability-minded exhibit reuse, and fresh 2026 conference and market announcements.
Welcome back to “A Look Back at ECN Tradeshow History.” This month, the archive opens on a snapshot of how the industry moves through change. From a leadership hire aimed at strengthening advocacy in Washington to renewed show floor growth and early signs of attendance rebounding, these clips track what mattered in the moment.
