The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), the unified public policy voice of the U.S. business and professional events industry, today announced its 2026 Public Policy Agenda, which outlines the organization’s federal and state policy priorities for the year ahead.
The Experiential Design Authority (EDA) is proud to unveil the esteemed final judging panel for the CES 2026 BOSS (Best of Show & Strategy) Awards. The BOSS Awards celebrate groundbreaking innovation, creativity, and excellence in experiential design, recognizing the most impactful projects showcased at CES each year.
As 2026 begins, the tradeshow and events industry is looking toward a year of careful planning and cautious optimism. Economic growth has slowed, costs remain high, and policy uncertainty continues to weigh on travel and investment decisions.
Smart, easy money was made on Taylor Swift’s 2024 Eras concert tour that packed stadiums with thousands of “Swifties” and brought $2 billion in revenue, opening investors’ eyes to lucrative opportunities in live events.
I am pleased to announce that the Quarter 1 2026 issue for Exhibit City News is officially live. You can access the edition by the link on our homepage or here. For those of you who will receive our physical print, look forward to it in the coming weeks.
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.
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.
The Exhibitor Advocate is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural Exemplary Service Award: Dominique Cook, Sue Huff, and Glenda Brungardt. These three outstanding leaders are recognized for their exceptional contributions and unwavering commitment to advancing the interests of trade show exhibitors.
The Best of beMatrix North America Awards recognized 13 projects during a livestream ceremony held December 17. Now in its eleventh year, the program honored work across tradeshow, retail, outdoor, experiential, and international categories.
The Vomela Companies, a leading North American provider of visual communications, graphics, and experiential events, announced the acquisition of Moss Inc., a globally recognized producer of premium event and retail graphics, complex structures, and custom installations for innovative brand experiences. This strategic move combines two powerhouses serving the live events and experiential industry.
The Raleigh Convention Center is making substantial progress toward welcoming events back after a fire on the evening of Monday, December 1st. The fire damaged portions of the roof, but thanks to the quick action of the first responders with the Raleigh Fire Department, everyone in the building at the time exited safely, and the interior of the building was unharmed by the fire.
