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The Experiential Design Authority Honors CES 2026 BOSS Award Winners

February 19, 2026

The Experiential Design Authority presented the 2026 BOSS (Best of Show Stand) Awards during a ceremony in Las Vegas, recognizing 30 outstanding exhibits that defined the CES 2026 show floor. This year’s awards celebrated the most compelling, immersive, and human-centered brand experiences, highlighting the power of experiential design to create memorable moments and resonant narratives.

Global Awareness Professionals Recalibrates Safety and Security Training

February 16, 2026

Mark Herrera, president and chief security strategist for Global Awareness Professionals, LLC (GAP) announces a comprehensive recalibration of its safety and security training programs to align with the changing realities of today’s safety and security threats.

IAEE to Acquire Exhibitor Group

February 13, 2026

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Exhibitor Group, publisher of the award-winning EXHIBITOR magazine and producer of EXHIBITOR LIVE, the industry’s premier exhibition for tradeshow and corporate event professionals.

The Freeman Company (TFC) Unites Brands

February 11, 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.

U.S. Convention Centers Roll Out Upgrades as Winter Calendars Fill In

February 9, 2026

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.

A Look Back at ECN Tradeshow History: February 2026

February 9, 2026

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.

EXHIBITORLIVE 2026 Drops Anchor in Tampa Bay

February 6, 2026

EXHIBITORLIVE 2026 drops anchor in Tampa Bay from March 29 through April 2, offering five days of education, innovation, and in-person connection for tradeshow and event marketing professionals. Now in its 37th year, the conference returns with more than 100 educational sessions, an exhibition hall filled with industry suppliers, and a fresh setting along Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Storylink Creative Wins Two Viddy Awards

February 4, 2026

Storylink Creative, an experiential brand-storytelling agency specializing in exhibits, events, and digital experiences, has been honored with two platinum Viddy Awards for excellence in video production and motion graphics. The awards recognize Storylink’s “Assets to Animation” video and a multiscreen motion-graphics experience created for the Nurri exhibit at NACS 2025, one of the convenience and fuel retail industry’s largest global conferences.

BOSS Awards to Recognize Top Experiential Exhibits from CES 2026

February 3, 2026

The Experiential Design Authority (TEDA) will present the 2026 CES BOSS Awards (Best of Show Stand Awards) on February 18 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. PST at Balkan Bar and Grill in Las Vegas. The in-person event recognizes standout experiential exhibits from the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and the designers and exhibit houses behind them.

ColorCraft Enters 2026 With Redesigned Website

January 29, 2026

ColorCraft, a leading custom trade show exhibit design and fabrication company, has launched a newly redesigned website aimed at more effectively reflecting the company’s evolving capabilities, portfolio, and approach to experiential structures and environments.

Event Industry Report Finds Exhibitors Optimistic, but Increasingly Selective

January 28, 2026

The Exhibitor Advocate and EVOLIO Marketing have released their second annual research report titled “The Evolving Landscape of Event Marketing: From the Perspective of Exhibit and Event Marketers.” The report provides critical data on the shifting outlook and sentiment of exhibitors, offering vital insights as show organizers and the broader exhibitions industry work to create experiences that drive success for all stakeholders.

New lighting and intelligent building show set to debut in Las Vegas in 2027

January 27, 2026

Messe Frankfurt Inc., the Illuminating Engineering Society, and the International Association of Lighting Designers announced plans in November 2025 to launch Light + Intelligent Building North America, a new tradeshow and conference focused on lighting, controls, and integrated building technologies.

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