
Las Vegas April brief: NAB leads, tourism signals soften
Las Vegas briefs this month track two forces moving in opposite directions: big-show volume inside the halls and softer demand signals outside them. April’s calendar

Las Vegas briefs this month track two forces moving in opposite directions: big-show volume inside the halls and softer demand signals outside them. April’s calendar

Artificial intelligence is showing up across the tradeshow industry, from early design work and planning to marketing and day-to-day operations. At the same time, recent research has raised concerns about how frequent reliance on these tools may affect problem solving, judgment, and independent thinking, particularly among younger workers who engage with them most often.

San Antonio International Airport
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Location: 9800 Airport Blvd, San Antonio, Texas

The Expo Group, an Architect Connecting Communities leader in exhibitions, exhibits and events, announces a strategic partnership with Explori aimed at elevating industry standards for

International briefs this month track meeting and venue operations across Asia-Pacific and Europe, with updates on conference scale, facility upgrades, and sustainability programs. UFI drew

The potential use of AI in convention centers touches on many areas: from predictive maintenance to enhanced protection against cyber-attacks. Marina Bay Sands Singapore is using robots for back-of-house deliveries, and the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center uses a digital twin to enhance operations and customer excellence.

Overlooking the scenic San Antonio River Walk, the Henry B. González Convention Center (HBGCC) (900 E. Market Street) stands as a centerpiece of the city’s vibrant downtown and one of Texas’s premier event venues. Built as the San Antonio Convention Center in 1968 for Hemisfair ‘68, its name was changed in 1977 to honor Congressman Henry B. González, a respected civic leader who championed the city’s development.

Join us in Munich from June 16-19, 2026, for the IFES World Summit 2026 as we come together under the theme “Navigating Change, Shaping What’s

U.S. convention center briefs this month focus on operational changes that affect booking and delivery, from venue upgrades and accessibility work to major-event reporting and

“I’ll play it and tell you what it is later.” Miles Davis mutters these words into the microphone at the beginning of “If I Were A Bell” and I have never found a clearer explanation of what jazz is. It is what it is. That’s jazz. If you look at the sheet music, there are a few markings for key changes and modes, a little phrase the musicians wanted to remember, and not much else.

I am pleased to announce that the Quarter 2 2026 issue for Exhibit City News is officially live. You can access the edition via the link on our homepage. For those of you who will receive our physical print magazine, look forward to it in the coming weeks.

Waterfall-like LED rock walls, 3D-printed sculptural forms, and mushroom-themed environments stood out during a recent EDPA Mountain/Northwest webinar on EuroShop 2026. However, the biggest takeaway