As top draft choice for the fourth annual EDPA Hockey Extravaganza, Corey Johnson isn’t expecting much of a signing bonus and he’s still negotiating a long-term contract to play for the East squad. He’s aiming for a few incentives, like free beer.
Mark Herrera, President and Chief Security Strategist for Global Awareness Professionals, LLC (GAP) announced an expansion into the company’s international security training arena with recent keynote sessions for national security summits in Mexico and Australia.
The events industry does not need another reminder that events matter. It needs a better way to explain why they matter to the people who
760 Display, a premier trade show exhibit and activation design, build, and management company serving brands nationwide, announces the appointment of Matt Avery as Senior CAD Engineer.
In Memoriam: Gary Francis Wannemacher August 14, 1950 – May 9, 2026 Gary Francis Wannemacher of Downers Grove, Illinois, died on May 9, 2026, at
McCormick Place – the largest convention center in North America, located in Chicago – was facing infrastructure issues in its parking deck after 50 years of operation. The culprit? Its trench drainage system.
Orbus is proud to announce it has once again been recognized as a Best Place to Work by ASI’s Counselor Magazine, a leading voice of the promotional products industry. This 2026 honor reflects what Orbus has believed since day one: when you take care of your people, success follows
Chicago briefs this month track major convention activity, large-scale development, new entertainment dates, and restaurant openings as the city heads into a busy summer calendar.
Condit has announced that Bill Donovan joined their team as senior account executive. He brings with him 30 years of experience in the industry, starting as an account executive with GES in 1995. Graduating from Southern Northern University Carbondale with an MS in Administration in 1990, within five years he was on the path that would become his life.
There’s major consolidation news in the B2B event space this week, as the private equity firm Apollo announced that Apollo Funds would acquire both Emerald and Questex and subsequently combine the companies’ B2B event portfolios. That equates to some 160 events across what Apollo describes as complementary vertical markets, a combination of the exhibitions Emerald is known for and the varied events and digital engagement lineup that is currently part of Questex.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to shape how general contractors design floorplans, manage logistics, forecast budgets and execute strategy, highlighting its strategic role in the tradeshow and expo industry. From design tools to scheduling software, AI is demonstrating its current and future influence.
Las Vegas briefs this month point to steady convention demand, major sports and entertainment planning, and milestone moments for Strip properties as May’s tradeshow calendar
