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Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance Announces 2026 Legislative Action Day

Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Tariff Decision

Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance Announces its 2026 Elected Officers and Board of Directors

Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance Launches ECA 2.0, Marking a New Era of Advocacy, Engagement, and Growth; Tommy Goodwin Named President & CEO

UFI elects new Board of Directors for 2026-2029

UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has announced the election results for its new Board of Directors for the 2026-2029… The post UFI elects new Board of Directors for 2026-2029 appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..

Trading Update: Informa Reports 6.5% Underlying Revenue Growth Through Nine Months, Confirms Clarion Deal to Close in December

B2B Live Events division posts 8% growth as Informa works through Middle East disruptions; Clarion Events acquisition to complete by mid December

The data that makes agility count

By Mark Parsons, Director Events Intelligence At the recent Indy Summit, I moderated a roundtable on the trade-offs between agility and scale… The post The data that makes agility count appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..

Why Attendees Wait to Register: Maritz on Event Trends

Late event registration has become the norm—but what’s driving it, and how should trade show organizers respond?

AEV names Showsec as crowd management partner

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has signed event security and crowd management company Showsec as its official crowd management partner. As… The post AEV names Showsec as crowd management partner appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..

Informa reports underlying revenue growth of 6.5%, driven by 8% increase in B2B Live Events

Informa’s trading update for the nine months to 30 September, reports continuing strong underlying growth and reaffirms full year guidance for double-digit… The post Informa reports underlying revenue growth of 6.5%, driven by 8% increase in B2B Live Events appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..

Collaboration in Action: XDS, fundus7, Expodium and SQM Deliver Romania’s Aluminium Flagships at ALUMINIUM 2026

Originally posted by IFES, October 20, 2026 When ALUMINIUM 2026 opened its doors at Messe Düsseldorf on 6 October, Romania’s aluminium industry was impossible to miss.

Day in the Life: Before the Party Starts

Exhibit City News (ECN) Founder and Publisher Don Svehla moves through an IMEX week filled with sales calls, a website crisis, event setup and the routines that start long before most of Las Vegas wakes up.

A Tribute to Tom Bacha

An encouraging leader in the world of tradeshow exhibit builders. On May 24, 2026, at the age of 72, Thomas Bacha left this world peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. Tom Bacha started in the exhibit industry working for Exhibits Inc. in Chicago as an estimator.

Perspectives from Julie Smith, IAEE’s 2026 Pinnacle Award Winner

DALLAS — The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)® presented its 2026 Pinnacle Award to Julie Smith, CTA, CEM-AP, CEM Fellow, Senior Vice President of Business Development at GES.

What h+h americas Fall Edition Can Teach Organizers

HOUSTON — In 2026, Koelnmesse Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH, launched h+h americas Fall Edition at the Reliant Center. This textile show is an extension of h+h americas, which takes place every spring in Rosemont, Ill., and is an extension of Koelnmesse GmbH’s original h+h cologne.

Nineteen Group acquires FIT Show from Montgomery Group in fourth acquisiton of the year

Nineteen Group has acquired FIT Show from Montgomery Group, adding the UK’s leading dedicated trade event for the windows, doors and glazing… The post Nineteen Group acquires FIT Show from Montgomery Group in fourth acquisiton of the year appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..