A night of design excellence, industry insights, and celebration at Moss Inc. headquarters.
Las Vegas, NV – Exhibit City News (ECN) and The Experiential Design Authority (TEDA) are partnering to present the inaugural ExSys Awards on Tuesday, July 29, at Moss Inc. headquarters in Franklin Park, Illinois. The awards ceremony will cap off a busy week of tradeshow industry events in Chicago with an evening that blends professional insight, industry recognition, and celebratory entertainment.
Created by TEDA, the ExSys Awards honor excellence in system-based exhibit design and execution, with more than 130 entries received from exhibit designers, producers, and manufacturers across the United States, Europe, and Australia. Finalists will be recognized across multiple categories, with top winners receiving gold, silver, and bronze awards, and the highest-scoring project earning the 2025 ExSys Exhibit of the Year title.
Event Details
📍 Location: Moss Inc. Headquarters
10501 Seymour Avenue, Suite 200
Franklin Park, IL 60131
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025
🕓 Schedule:
- 4:30 p.m. – Doors Open
- 5:30 p.m. – Industry Insights Panel
- 6:30 p.m. – Dinner by Buona (Chicago’s Original Italian Beef)
- 7:00 p.m. – ExSys Awards Presentation
- 8:00 p.m. – Live Entertainment featuring Kellen Langston
Panel Discussion:
Moderated by ECN and TEDA, the Industry Insights Panel will feature:
- Laura Palker – Exhibitions and Events Workforce Development Federation
- Kevin Carty – Classic Exhibits Inc.
- Debbie Parrott – Highmark TechSystems
Event Emcees:
- Marlena Sullivan – ECN
- Travis Stanton – TEDA
Additional Highlights:
- Open beer and wine bar
- Live art by Ellen Lustig (Artips.com)
- Presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award and People’s Choice Awards
- Student Design finalists from Bemidji State University and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
- $500 prize for Best Student Design gold winner
- Entertainment by Kellen Langston, live music artist
Sponsors:
Main Sponsors:
- beMatrix
- ConventionSuite by NewGen Business Solutions
- All Exhibit Solutions
- Moss
- Highmark TechSystems
Supporting Sponsors:
Tickets & Registration:
🎟️ Reserve your spot now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exsys-awards-tickets-1359501177619?aff=oddtdtcreator
About Exhibit City News
Founded in 1994, Exhibit City News is the premier publication covering the tradeshow industry. With in-depth reporting, expert analysis, and a strong online and print presence, ECN continues to be the trusted resource for show floor professionals, exhibitors, and event organizers.
About The Experiential Design Authority (TEDA):
TEDA is dedicated to celebrating and elevating system-based exhibit design through professional development, student engagement, and international recognition.
