When Roles Are Built Around Tasks, Not Outcomes, Companies Stall
December 31, 2025
Org design isn’t an HR project. It’s a leadership responsibility, and most companies get it wrong.
Org design isn’t an HR project. It’s a leadership responsibility, and most companies get it wrong.
Convention centers, venues, and event suppliers across the United States close out 2025 with record attendance, major capital projects, and new industry recognition. From convention center expansions and hotel renovations to award wins and operational upgrades, the developments reflect continued domestic demand for meetings, conventions, and live events heading into 2026.
As 2025 moved into its second half, the tradeshow industry faced sharper operational pressures alongside continued innovation and growth. This second installment of Exhibit City News’ Year in Review highlights a selection of the most-read stories from Quarter 3 and Quarter 4, reflecting how workforce challenges, sustainability execution, technology adoption, and destination investment shaped the industry’s closing months.
Orbus is proud to announce it has been recognized by PPAI technology partner SAGE as a 2026 A-rated supplier. This is Orbus’ 10th consecutive year of being among the top suppliers in the industry, which reflects its unwavering commitment to excellence in service, quality, ingenuity, and reliability.
More events today stretch across multiple buildings and city blocks. It’s exciting growth, but it also adds a challenge: how to keep the brand experience consistent when every venue looks and feels different.
In Memoriam: James S. Hanlon. September 14, 1960 – December 9, 2025. James S. Hanlon of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, died on December 9, 2025. He was born in Levittown, Pennsylvania.
On Location, a nationwide provider of labor and management services for exhibits, events, and environments, continues its strategic expansion with the launch of feet-on-the-ground in Indiana and Ohio. The territory will be led by Regional Manager Cody Selvia, who officially joined the company on November 3, 2025.
ColorCraft, an Orlando-based leader in custom trade show exhibit design and fabrication, has announced the hiring of Maria Rivillo as CAD Engineer. In this role, Maria will support the engineering and production teams by developing detailed technical drawings, 3D models, and fabrication-ready documentation for ColorCraft’s custom exhibits and branded environments.
Blue Sky EXP Announces a New Partnership with Michael Freyer. Freyer, boasting a lifetime of experience in live events, operational management, and information systems, will
As the tradeshow and events industry moved through 2025, Exhibit City News covered a wide range of developments shaping the year. This Year in Review highlights a selection of the most-read stories from the first half of 2025, capturing key themes in sustainability, workforce development, economic pressure, technology, and venue investment as the industry continued to evolve.
ACCESS 2025 brought together the exhibitions and experiential community for three days of inspiration, connection, and innovation on the shores of Amelia Island, Florida, December 2-4, 2025.
The Exhibition Services and Contractors Association (ESCA) reviewed key operational and education updates during its 2025 Virtual Town Hall, held as a member-facing business meeting separate from its annual awards program.
