Combating Screen Fatigue: UX/UI Best Practices for Virtual Event Platforms
Introduction Virtual events have matured from emergency alternatives into permanent components of corporate conferences, trade shows, training programs, product launches,...
Month: July 2026
Miami convention headquarters project reaches milestone as new experiential expo launches
Background and context The U.S. event industry continues to evolve as major destination projects and agency activity reshape how large...
Canada launches online adult passport renewals as summer events ramp up
Background and context Canada has expanded access to its online passport renewal system for adults, a change that could simplify...
How event teams are experimenting with AI to reshape programs and workflows
Background and context Artificial intelligence has moved rapidly from a future concept to an everyday tool across many industries, and...
Event teams explore AI to redesign and optimize event programs
Background and context Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation to everyday use in event planning. Many teams are now...
New and upcoming event venues reshape Miami and South Florida meeting options for 2026
Background and context Miami and the wider South Florida region continue to see steady investment in hospitality and event infrastructure,...
Inside Fanatics Fest 2026: How Experiential Builds Drove Record Sports Fandom Engagement
Background and context Fanatics Fest 2026, positioned as a large-scale gathering for sports fans, combined elements of convention, festival, and...
Designing Asynchronous Virtual Meeting Ecosystems for Global Time Zones
Introduction The globalization of workforces has fundamentally changed how organizations conduct meetings, conferences, product launches, and training events. Teams increasingly...
Food & Wine Classic in Aspen 2026 Expands Hospitality Experiences at 43rd Edition
Background and context The Food & Wine Classic in Aspen marked its 43rd edition in 2026, reaffirming its position as...
MLB All-Star Week 2026 showcases evolving playbook for live fan engagement
Background and context Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week has increasingly become a large-scale live entertainment platform for brands, extending well...
MAD//North to Stay at Aviva Studios Through 2027
MAD//North is set to return to Manchester’s Aviva Studios in March 2027, confirming a third consecutive year at the venue...
RFID Access Control Frameworks for High-Security Corporate and Government Events
Introduction Security expectations for corporate summits, executive leadership forums, defense conferences, diplomatic meetings, shareholder assemblies, and government events have increased...
Experiential brands test fresh audience engagement tactics in July 2026
Background and context Across the experiential marketing landscape, July 2026 saw a wave of brand activations that tested new ways...
US event technology and production firms report new hires and leadership moves
Background and context The US event and experiential industry continues to adjust its leadership and staffing as brands, agencies, and...
Leadership changes and festival planning shape Canada’s event calendar
Background and context Canada’s event and cultural sector is entering a period of transition as major venues and festivals refine...
Canadian event organisations announce leadership changes and festival updates
Background and context Canada’s live events and meetings sector is entering a period of renewed activity, with convention centres and...
New Canadian venues expand options for 2026 meetings and events
Background and context Canada’s meetings and events sector is preparing for a busy 2026, with planners looking for fresh locations...
FOH engineer Conni Ettinger highlights evolving role of the live sound console
Background and context Front-of-house (FOH) engineer Conni Ettinger has built her career in live sound by treating the mixing console...
Live sound engineer Conni Ettinger on treating the console as an instrument
Background and context Live sound engineer Conni Ettinger has built a career working on major tours and high-profile shows, approaching...
UK wedding law reforms could reshape venue revenues
The UK government has opened a consultation on plans to update marriage legislation in England and Wales, signalling potential changes...
How Exhibition Stand Design Is Evolving Beyond the Booth
Product videos, brochures and supplier research are now just a click away. For many buyers, the discovery phase starts and...
NFC-Enabled Smart Badges: Streamlining Lead Retrieval and Cashless Payments
Introduction Event badges have evolved far beyond simple identification cards. Once used primarily to display attendee names and access levels,...
CHS Manchester expands 2024 learning programme across three stages
CHS Manchester is set to deliver its most extensive education programme to date this September, introducing a three-stage format designed...
AEO launches #ChooseEvents drive to boost event careers
The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) has launched a coordinated, industry-wide campaign under the banner #ChooseEvents, aiming to promote careers...
Decentralized Identity Profiles: Letting Attendees Own Their Registration Data
Introduction Digital identity has become the foundation of nearly every event technology platform. From registration and ticketing to badge issuance,...
Emerging Event Professional Spotlight: Catering Sales Manager Caroline Poates
Background and context As the events industry continues to rebuild and evolve, emerging professionals are playing a growing role in...
Emerging sponsorship leader shapes global brand presence at major tech events
Background and context As technology brands continue to compete for visibility at major conferences, trade shows, and live events, the...
Emerging experiential strategist highlights luxury and hospitality focus
Background and context As brands continue to invest in high-touch, in-person experiences, agencies are placing greater emphasis on specialists who...
Emerging experiential designer blends digital and physical environments
Background and context A new generation of experiential designers is reshaping how audiences interact with live events by combining digital...
Emerging event professional focuses on community-building experiences
Background and context Younger event professionals are playing a growing role in shaping how live experiences are designed and delivered....
