
Jane Gentry to Present on AI and Tradeshow ROI at ExhibitorLIVE
Jane Gentry, a regular contributor to Exhibit City News (ECN), will present a session focused on artificial intelligence and return on investment at ExhibitorLive in March.

Jane Gentry, a regular contributor to Exhibit City News (ECN), will present a session focused on artificial intelligence and return on investment at ExhibitorLive in March.

Exhibitus today announced the launch of EXstudios, a dedicated experiential strategy and creative ideation studio that formalizes and expands the experiential work the company has been delivering to clients. EXstudios represents a focused evolution of Exhibitus’ existing capabilities, designed to place greater emphasis on front-end strategy, creative development, and experiential storytelling across a wider range of face-to-face marketing channels.

The 43rd United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) General Convention transformed The Paris Las Vegas into a celebration of its leaders and members, and of the craftsmanship that unites them.

If you ask anyone in the tradeshow industry what is top of mind these days, almost everyone will give you the same answer: rising costs.
From lingering inflation and labor shortages to economic uncertainty and trade wars, it has rarely been more expensive to organize, host, attend, or exhibit at a tradeshow.

Impact XM and Jack Morton, two of the world’s leading brand experience agencies, today announced that they are merging to create one of the industry’s most comprehensive global experiential partners. The agency will be supported by The Riverside Company, a global investment firm that believes deeply in the power of experience and the long-term growth of the category.

One Rock Capital Partners, LLC (“One Rock”) announced that one of its affiliates has acquired a majority stake in American Furniture Rentals, Inc. (“AFR” or the “Company”).

It wasn’t Las Vegas that alienated our Canadian neighbors with silly talk about making Canada the 51st state and imposing 25 percent trade tariffs, but it cost the tourism destination an 8 percent decline in air passenger capacity in the second half of 2025.

On December 12th 2025, the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) School of Graduate Studies Exhibition and Experience Design program welcomed back judges for their annual FIT Capstone Event. Professionals from across a variety of industries, including events, retail, and museums arrived to socialize, network, and judge the students’ Capstone projects, offering feedback and support in their future careers.

Miami Beach is known for sunshine and spectacle, but at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC), owned by the City of Miami Beach and managed by Oak View Group), something quieter is shaping the city’s future: collaboration. At “SkillBuild at the Beach,” contractors, union leaders, and venue management came together not to negotiate, but to train the next wave of skilled labor.

Orbus is honored to announce it has received its 11th consecutive award for being among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation. Receiving this award highlights Orbus’ ongoing commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration, and an engaging workplace culture.

The Experiential Design Authority is proud to unveil the finalists for its CES 2026 BOSS (Best of Show Stand) Awards. The BOSS Awards celebrate the best examples of experiential design on the show floor of the annual tech extravaganza.

Cedar Park, TX – Align Exhibits announced that it has relocated to a new facility in Cedar Park, Texas, supporting the company’s continued growth and long-term investment in operational excellence and client service.