Expo Ease — the premier tradeshow and event company specializing in plants, photography/video, and staffing — is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of full-service plant rental company Roger Pryor Enterprises (RPE).
Orlando entered late January with steady convention activity and a growing pipeline of consumer, trade, and fan-focused events across the Orange County Convention Center and resort-area venues. Recent shows underscored the market’s draw for large-scale exhibitions, while ticket demand signaled strong consumer interest heading into spring.
The Executive Board of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), owner and producer of CES, is announcing the next era of leadership as Kinsey Fabrizio will be become President and CEO and continue to serve on the Executive Board.
The New York Convention Center Operating Corporation (NYCCOC) announced today that Dr. Debonair Oates-Primus will join the leadership team at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center as the new Chief Administrative Officer, effective February 17, 2026.
The Freeman Company (TFC) announced its launch as a new parent company to category-leading live experience brands—3D Exhibits, Alford Media, BaAM, Color Gamut, Freeman AV Production, Freeman Events & Exhibit Services, mdg, Sparks, and Studio Blue.
The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES), together with fwd: Bundesvereinigung Veranstaltungswirtschaft, has opened registrations for the next iteration of its ISO 20121 Convoy Training Programme, continuing a proven, industry-led approach to sustainable management in the exhibition and events sector.
Las Vegas entered February with a full tradeshow calendar, building on a strong start to 2026. Activity spans fashion, automotive, veterinary, petroleum, and franchise events across the Las Vegas Convention Center and Strip-area resorts.
Convention centers and market operators across the United States reported early-year activity and new investments, from packed January event calendars and post-incident reopenings to digital wayfinding upgrades, sustainability-minded exhibit reuse, and fresh 2026 conference and market announcements.
Welcome back to “A Look Back at ECN Tradeshow History.” This month, the archive opens on a snapshot of how the industry moves through change. From a leadership hire aimed at strengthening advocacy in Washington to renewed show floor growth and early signs of attendance rebounding, these clips track what mattered in the moment.
