Trade Show Executive

Trade Show Executive is dedicated to delivering news, insights, and resources for event organizers, whether they manage large conventions or smaller gatherings. Covering a diverse range of industries, from automotive to healthcare to woodworking, this platform empowers show managers to transform creative concepts into a competitive advantage.

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International Attendance at U.S. Meetings at a Critical Crossroads

2 weeks ago | tradeshowexecutive.com | Andrew Warrick

The impact of the Trump Administration’s new policies has begun to be felt by international trade shows and business events. Several countries have posted travel advisories, warning their citizens about traveling to the U.S., including China, Canada, The United Kingdom, Finland, Germany, Ireland, France, Denmark and the Netherlands. Recent media reports of the protests in Los Angeles have only exacerbated the concerns.
“Food Friday” - F&B Trends from Oak View Group

2 weeks ago | tradeshowexecutive.com | Andrew Warrick

CHICAGO — This week’s edition of Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) “Food Friday” series highlights Oak View Group (OVG), a venue management company at numerous event facilities, such as the Miami Beach Convention Center, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas and Greenville Convention Center.
Trade Show Executive Medical Show Report Preview: Consistent Growth Rates for Industry Shows

2 weeks ago | tradeshowexecutive.com | Andrew Warrick

CHICAGO — The annual Medical Show Report, compiled by Trade Show Executive (TSE), has recorded even growth for shows in that sector in 2024. The full report, available in TSE’s July issue, explicates upon net square footage (nsf), exhibitors, attendance and show highlights for events focused on medicine and the medical industry. Related.
Meet the 2025 TSE Trailblazers: Stephen Hess

2 weeks ago | tradeshowexecutive.com | Andrew Warrick

CHICAGO — Stephen Hess, Senior Marketing Manager at Restaurant Events, LLC, was named a 2025 Trade Show Executive (TSE) Trailblazer due to his impressive achievements. He joined the organization in 2023 and helped deliver attendance increases across its entire portfolio last year. TSE connected with Stephen to learn about his data-driven strategies, navigating the COVID-19 pandemic in the events industry and his advice for up-and-coming professionals.
Pride Month 2025 at Diversified

2 weeks ago | tradeshowexecutive.com | Andrew Warrick

CHICAGO — June is Pride Month, which celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and its history. Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) Young Professionals Corner checked in with Maeve Kiley, Senior Conference Coordinator of IOFM at Diversified, to discuss how the organizer is recognizing the holiday and how this type of community engagement can benefit a company’s culture and work. ANDREW: How is Diversified observing Pride Month this year?
Collaboration and a Committed Membership: Inside MODEX with Daniel McKinnon

2 weeks ago | tradeshowexecutive.com | Andrew Warrick

CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive’s Young Professionals Corner is checking in with some of its 2025 Fastest 50 Awards & Summit Grand Award winners to get the stories behind their success. MODEX — an event for the manufacturing and supply chain industries that is held biennially at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta —picked up the Fastest-Growing Non-Annual Show by Percentage of Growth in Net Square Feet in 2024 Grand Award this year.
Groups to Join for Young Professionals in the Events Industry

2 weeks ago | tradeshowexecutive.com | Andrew Warrick

CHICAGO — Looking to connect with other young and early-career events industry professionals near you and across the country? Here are a few communities and groups focused on providing curated networking and educational opportunities to young professionals. IAEE’s Young Professionals GroupThe International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)® created its Young Professionals group to encompass industry professionals aged 35 years and younger.
Meet the 2025 TSE Trailblazers: Emily Clay

2 weeks ago | tradeshowexecutive.com | Andrew Warrick

CHICAGO — Emily Clay, Associate Show Director at Emerald, is a 2025 Trade Show Executive (TSE) Trailblazer. According to her colleagues, she has always gone the extra mile since her start at Emerald almost 10 years ago. TSE spoke with Clay about her achievements, what she enjoys about her role and her advice for events professionals. ANDREW: Could you talk about your work driving sponsorship activations and ideas for the Healthcare Design Conference and Expo? How do you inspire your sales team?
JDC Events Partners with Lexipol Media Group for Equipped Mid-Atlantic Technology Summit

2 weeks ago | tradeshowexecutive.com | Andrew Warrick

CHICAGO — JDC Events and Lexipol Media Group announced a strategic partnership to cohost the Equipped Mid-Atlantic Technology Summit 2025. The event brings together leaders in the public safety industry to advance the sector through emerging technologies and best practices. This year’s event will take place on Aug.
M&A News: Datavault AI Completes Acquisition of CompuSystems

2 weeks ago | tradeshowexecutive.com | Maddy Ryley

CHICAGO — CompuSystems announced the completion of its acquisition by Datavault AI, formerly called WiSA Technologies before its acquisition of and merger with Datavault®. CompuSystems will now operate as the CSI Division of Datavault, and will continue to provide its existing services and solutions while expanding capabilities focused on enhancing client satisfaction, delivering deeper insights across live events, scaling intelligent event technologies and other experience-drive industries.