


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.

In Exhibit City New’s Quarter 2 magazine of 2025 the article “The Sustainability Myth” (page 80) appeared. Based on several interviews with executives regarding the misperception that sustainability costs more, the myth that sustainability was difficult to achieve was refuted.

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.


In our book, The Invisible Industry, Bob McGlincy and I set out to tell the stories of how tradeshows have evolved to their present state in the USA.
So, where did exhibit designers learn to design a tradeshow exhibit?

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.

Chicago opened 2026 with a mix of large-scale tradeshows, fan events, and hospitality updates across the city and nearby suburbs. February brings major draws at McCormick Place and downtown hotels, led by automotive and dental meetings.

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.

On Location, a nationwide provider of labor and management services for exhibits, events, activations, and branded environments, is proud to announce the appointment of John Thompson to the newly established role of Sales & Growth – Branded Environments.

The real risk isn’t that AI replaces your people. It’s that it replaces your organization’s thinking discipline—and you don’t notice until the bad calls compound.

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).