Central & North America

Advertisers say that events are now their fastest growing sector
By Phil Soar, Chairman of CloserStill Group and Nineteen Group Jeremy Rees is very well-informed. Excel (the venue once known as…

Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance welcomes US Supreme Court tariff decision
The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), the public policy voice of the US business and professional events industry…

AEO renews partnership with Cvent
The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) has renewed its partnership with Cvent. The global supplier will remain AEO’s event…

IAEE to acquire Exhibitor Group
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) has said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire…

ATG Entertainment appoints former NEC Group chief as new CEO
Entertainment, ticketing and theatre production company ATG Entertainment (“ATG”), has announced the appointment of Melanie…

CES owner appoints new president and CEO
The Executive Board of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has appointed a new president, effective 1 May, 2026. Kinsey…

Expo Guadalajara becomes first UFI Diamond Sponsor from Latin America
UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has welcomed Expo Guadalajara as its newest Diamond Sponsor and its first…

2026 UFI Awards now open for entries
UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, is inviting exhibition organisers, venue operators, and service providers…

Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance announces 2026 Legislative Action Day
The US-based Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), the public policy voice of the US business and professional events…

New UFI Barometer shows continued industry-wide adaptation and drive to enhance event formats
UFI has released the 36th edition of its flagship Global Exhibition Barometer report. The Global Association of the Exhibition…

ECEF focusing on the future in 25th anniversary year
The 25th anniversary of the US-based Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) will again focus on helping 250 industry…