


Kubik announces the retirement of its founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sam Kohn, marking the conclusion of a distinguished career that has spanned several decades and helped shape the experiential design industry.

Emerald Carpets is proud to announce a significant evolution of its executive leadership team, effective immediately. Patrick Putzer has been appointed as President and Ryan Reagan has been elevated to Chief Operating Officer (COO).

Better Stands is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Lehner as its new Project Manager, taking on the role officially from 1 May 2026.

The annual NAB Show returned to the Las Vegas Convention Center this spring with a message that resonated across every aisle of the show floor: the media and entertainment industry is no longer chasing new hardware — it’s building smarter systems.

Pete Bosader remains a pivotal figure in the tradeshow industry, currently serving as Willwork’s Northeast Director of Operations, and wears many hats. He handles duties in operations, and business development. Bosader has been working in this industry since 1992, associated with Willwork for over 30 years. His relationship with Willwork’s CEO, Bill Nixon, entails a long history of collaboration and mentorship that has shaped Pete’s career and his leadership role.

Employco marked its 30th anniversary on Saturday, April 18, 2026, with an evening event at Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse in Oak Brook, Illinois, celebrating the company’s growth from a family startup into a multigenerational business.


ExhibitorLIVE 2026, held in Tampa, Florida, marked its greatest success across the tradeshow world. This event gave the biggest opportunity of the year for the entire industry to gather, exchange ideas, and feel a sense of community. Deals were made during the event, and attendees could share experiences and challenges, explore solutions, and discuss how the industry has evolved.

In recent years, AI has transformed the business and professional events industry.
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GoGather, a corporate event planning company, has announced their official partnership with Strayboots, a corporate events and team building experience company. Strayboots will be joining GoGather’s Affiliate Program, a program built to enhance client experiences by providing a one-stop-shop for all the event vendors needed to bring a conference, incentive trip, or corporate meeting to life
