Most leaders assume industry rules change in obvious ways. A new policy. A public decision. A big announcement everyone hears about.
That is rarely how it happens. More often, rules change quietly. Through small interpretations. New “requirements.” A line in a service manual that no one questions. A decision made for convenience that slowly becomes the standard.
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.
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.
