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The Experiential Design Authority Announces its 2026/2027 U.S. Advisory Board

May 20, 2026

The Experiential Design Authority — the international body overseeing global experiential design competitions honoring exhibits, events, expos, and immersive experiences — today announced the members of its 2026/2027 U.S. Advisory Board. The distinguished panel brings together more than three dozen accomplished professionals representing the full breadth of the experiential design industry, from exhibit houses, brand-side marketers, and creative agencies to academic institutions, industry associations, and immersive entertainment firms.

EDPA Hockey Returns for 2026: Player Insights

May 18, 2026

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.

Scaling Safety: Global Event Leaders Unite to Solve Universal Security Challenges

May 18, 2026

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.

ORBUS EARNS 2026 COUNSELOR BEST PLACES TO WORK HONOR

May 15, 2026

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

Apollo to Acquire and Merge Questex and Emerald

May 13, 2026

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.

MGM Grand lion statue overlooking construction near the future Athletics ballpark site in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas May tradeshow surge sets tone as Strip demand grows

May 13, 2026

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

2026 ExSys Awards Finalists Announced

May 12, 2026

The Experiential Design Authority (TEDA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 ExSys Awards. This year’s competition drew more than 200 entries — a 54-percent increase over 2025 — establishing the ExSys Awards as the most competitive program in the system-based experiential design industry.

EDPA Hockey draft sets East vs West rosters for May 20 Vegas fundraiser

May 11, 2026

Las Vegas has lived in two sports lanes lately: Fernando Mendoza owning draft headlines and the Golden Knights grinding through Round 2 of the NHL

Philadelphia skyline and Schuylkill River with bridge traffic and Center City buildings under a partly cloudy sky.

Convention center upgrades signal strong 2026 demand

May 11, 2026

Convention center upgrades stack up nationwide, from Wi-Fi 7 and LEED wins to recovery work and new reports, as venues point to strong 2026 demand.

LV Meetings Community Celebrates Industry Day

May 8, 2026

Volunteers from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority celebrated Global Meetings Industry Day in advance of May 6 with a charity event benefitting SafeNest, a nonprofit organization supporting battered and abused women.

Event Marketer and The Exhibitor Advocate Announce Strategic Alliance

May 8, 2026

Event Marketer announced a landmark strategic alliance with The Exhibitor Advocate, the only nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to championing the interests and success of the trade show exhibitor community.

Marketplace Events Acquires Travel & Show Adventures

May 6, 2026

Marketplace Events (MPE), North America’s leading consumer and trade show organizer, announced the acquisition of the Travel & Adventure Shows, the only series of consumer-facing travel trade shows in the United States. The transaction, which closed May 1, 2026, represents the largest acquisition in Marketplace Events’ history.

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