PARIS — Global Exhibitions Day (GED) has historically been held annually on the first Wednesday of June to build visibility for the exhibition industry around the world. Its participation spans no less than 100 countries and regions. Each year sees a different theme, and for this year’s event on June 5, organizers have chosen one that’s unquestionably front of mind for the industry, sustainability: “Exhibitions are catalysts to sustainable futures.” “Every industry has to drive its journey to Net Zero. Our industry is no exception, and we are committed to proving that our environmental impact ..read more

LAS VEGAS — ISC West, held April 9-12 at The Venetian Convention and Expo Center, produced by RX with the Security Industry Association (SIA) as a Premier Sponsor, grew by 20,000 net square feet this year.   The annual event welcomed more than 29,000 industry professionals (an increase of more than 2,000 from 2023), and 750 exhibitors, approximately 200 more than last year.   “It’s crucial that we keep pace with all the new products and companies emerging in the industry. With that in mind, we’re always looking to expand our exhibitor base,” Mary Beth Shaughnessy, Event Vic ..read more

New Orleans is experiencing transformative investment in the city’s hospitality infrastructure. Cutting-edge meeting facilities, new hotel projects, expanding museums, and a thousand culinary offerings all in a 2-mile downtown area make New Orleans the total meeting package. The New Orleans Ernest N Morial Convention Center is undergoing a massive $557 million revitalization, enhancing meeting spaces and overall exterior experience. The recent achievement of LEED Gold certification makes NOENMCC the largest LEED-certified project in Louisiana, the largest convention center project in the U.S ..read more

CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive (TSE) announced a brand-new session for the 2024 Fastest 50 Education Summit, taking place May 9, during the Fastest 50 Awards & Summit at Resorts World Las Vegas. The session, “Venue Town Hall: Costs, Challenges and Collaboration Opportunities,” will feature executive leaders from major convention centers having a candid discussion about the hard-hitting venue-related topics that impact trade show organizers, such as packaged services, exclusives, and costs and fees. The panelists, which represent more than 7 million square feet of prime exhibit space across ..read more

CHICAGO — The 15th annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit will take place Sept. 3-6, 2024, in Washington, D.C., bringing together cybersecurity professionals and experts from the public and private sectors for a one-of-a-kind event in the industry.  With a 20-plus year history in the cybersecurity industry, Billington CyberSecurity has cultivated an impressive sense of trust at its events, as well as a mission-driven business to protect the U.S. from breaches.  The annual Summit, which was founded following the infamous cyber breach on the Defense Department in 2008, has experienced ..read more

SAN ANTONIO — With a rich culture and history, unique attractions and a plethora of modern, flexible meeting spaces, San Antonio is a destination to watch for show organizers. Visit San Antonio invited Trade Show Executive to explore what the city offers for business events as its annual Fiesta celebration kicked off. “San Antonio is a meeting and convention powerhouse offering a dynamic landscape to attract and entertain, with the infrastructure to host any size or style of event… nowhere will you find an environment embracing diversity and growth like our city,” Visit San Antonio Presid ..read more

CHICAGO — Workforce development, including attracting and retaining professionals, has been an increasingly talked about priority for the trade show industry. As well-established professionals begin to retire, and event attendees and exhibit managers get younger, organizations are looking for ways to attract the next generation of talent to their ranks. The trade show industry generates more than $1 trillion of economic impact globally each year, and with the industry continuing to grow and help foster businesses, that impact is expected to increase. Trade Show Executive checked in with leadin ..read more

BRUSSELS —The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has joined Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE), the worldwide events industry initiative, to address climate change. The goal of NZCE is to move towards net zero by 2050. GBTA is a business travel and meetings trade organization serving stakeholders across six continents. GBTA and its more than 8,000 members represent and advocate for the $1,357 trillion global business travel and meetings industry. Sustainability is a focus of the trade show industry. In the 2023 American Express Global Business Travel Global Meetings and Events Forecast ..read more

LOS ANGELES — ASM Global, with more than 50 green-certified venues, appointed Lindsay Arell as its Chief Sustainability Officer. Arell created the ASM Global ACTS sustainability plan and is known for her work on the Events Industry Council’s Sustainability Committee and the ASTM Venue Sustainability Standards.  ASM Global recently took the step of replacing single-use plastics with reusable service ware in its North American venues. In honor of Earth Day, which took place April 22, Trade Show Executive talked with Arell to find out how important it is for venues across the industry to pri ..read more

LAS VEGAS — The 2024 National Hardware Show (NHS), held March 26-28 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, was 50% net square feet larger than its 2023 edition. More than 1,500 home improvement retailers, wholesalers and more industry professionals exhibited at the show, approximately 500 more than in 2023.   “The biggest change was that we were able to welcome back international visitors fully for the first time since the pandemic,” Beth Casson, RX Global Group Vice President said. “NHS saw the return of many local buyers but is also starting to welcome buyers from different channels a ..read more