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Central & North America20 February 2026
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…
Phil Soar
Opinion11 February 2026
Investors now think AI is really positive for trade shows
By Philip Soar, chairman of Nineteen Group and CloserStill Media We are all closely following AI developments (particularly if…
Events2 December 2025
An early mover making big dreams come true
CEO dmg Events and former UFI past president Geoff Dickinson talks pioneering work in the Arabian Gulf, making human connections…
EN indy expo
Central & North America25 November 2025
The M&A Brief: Gabriella Rimmer (Plural Strategy) shares insights on the selling process
At the EN Indy Expo & Awards, Gabriella Rimmer took to the stage with Mike Seaman to discuss how business owners can…
jwc
Global14 November 2025
Exhibition evolution: The 2025 Global Industry Performance unveiled
The exhibition industry has entered a new phase following several years of pandemic-induced volatility. The upcoming Global…
Asia Pacific12 November 2025
From space to services: new htf report maps ongoing structural shift in exhibition revenues
A new report from htf consulting highlights a fundamental reshaping of how exhibition organisers generate sales. The 5S Report…
Global6 November 2025
TCEB: Asian guardian of a ‘trusted gateway’ to events
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) new president Dr Supawan Teerarat, tells EW about the bureau’s vision for…
Europe29 October 2025
Shaping a future-proof Messe model
In this exclusive, Kai Hattendorf delves behind the recent news headline to explore how a German Messe is re-programming its…
Opinion27 October 2025
Shaping success: The Media Production & Technology Show
The Media Production & Technology Show (MPTS) has long been a barometer for innovation in the media and broadcasting sector…
Phil Soar
blog1 September 2025
Why are top exhibition companies seeing financial growth?
In his latest blog, CloserStill Media and Nineteen Group chairman Phil Soar explores the recent financial performance of leading…
blog26 August 2025
Maximise your exhibition stand ROI
With over 20 years of brand marketing experience across three continents, Miami-based strategist Mike Silver, managing director…
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