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From Experiments to Results: Making AI Work for Your Events

Join BizBash and Cvent for this free webinar discussing making AI work for your events on Tuesday, November 10 at 1:00 p.m. EST.

From Experiments to Results: Making AI Work for Your Events

Inside the Last-Minute Pivot That Saved Cedars-Sinai's $3.1 Million Gala

When rain threatened the outdoor fundraiser at Warner Bros. Studios, producers had just 48 hours to transform two soundstages into an immersive Hollywood experience for more than 750 guests.

Italian Exhibition Group marks a decade of growth

The Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) celebrates the tenth anniversary of the merger between Fiera di Rimini and Fiera di Vicenza on 1… The post Italian Exhibition Group marks a decade of growth appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows. .

5 Atlantic City Firsts With Modern Payoffs for Meeting Planners

It’s no surprise that Atlantic City is a natural first choice for meeting planners. With 1.8 million square feet of event space citywide, the destination offers unmatched flexibility. But it’s the city’s long list of iconic firsts that gives planners a reason to return.

Convention Edinburgh recruiting Chair as it strengthens global offer

Convention Edinburgh is recruiting a remunerated chair for its new Operational Group, as part of its ambitions to strengthen Edinburgh’s position as a leading international destination for business events. Applications are open until midnight on Sunday 8 November. The chair will lead the Operational Group, working alongside the senior team and the wider industry. Convention […]

Speed networking and round table formats preferred over hosted buyers, study reveals

New research from event technology provider ExpoPlatform suggests event organisers are ready to ditch the networking free-for-all – with 94% convinced pre-scheduled… The post Speed networking and round table formats preferred over hosted buyers, study reveals appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows. .

This Week on the Convene Podcast: Outdoor Recreation, Attendee Engagement, and the Future of Conferences

From how an outdoor recreation conference puts sustainability and access at its heart to Dave Lutz’s insights on networking, attendee engagement, and proving event value, here’s what’s new on the Convene Podcast.

PCMA Names Business Events Summit Hosts Through 2029

South Lake Tahoe, Indianapolis, and Tampa Bay will be home to the association’s members-only education event over the next three years.

Top Trending Stories on BizBash: October 2026

Wondering what the rest of the industry is up to? Here, BizBash offers a peek over the fence at what other event profs have been reading this month.

F1 Austin 2026: See the Race’s Newest Activations by Delta Air Lines, Google, Red Bull, and More

From an upgraded four-day fan zone to padel-powered watch parties, brands revved up their experiential efforts during a record-setting sports weekend.

IEG Middle East flexes its Active shows into new Global Fitness Expo (GFX) brand

Organiser IEG Middle East has brought its Dubai Active, Dubai Active Industry and Dubai Muscle Show shows together under the new identity… The post IEG Middle East flexes its Active shows into new Global Fitness Expo (GFX) brand appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows. .

CANADA: ICRE in Ottawa, FrightFest, Distillery Winter Village in Toronto, and More

US: SXSW 2027 Programming, BCD M&E's New Trends Report, PHLCVB's New Hire, and More

Could an award open the door to your next career opportunity?

A new global celebration of the women, advocates and organisations making a difference in AV. Launched by Rise AV, the global non-profit dedicated to attracting, supporting and retaining women in the AV, events and productions sectors, the Rise AV Awards 2027 recognise outstanding contributions across technical excellence, creativity, innovation, leadership, business and allyship. With 14 […]

NEC welcomes nearly 96,000 to Motorhome & Caravan Show

The Motorhome & Caravan Show welcomed 95,816 visitors to Birmingham’s NEC this year, with organiser NCC Events describing strong demand for touring vehicles… The post NEC welcomes nearly 96,000 to Motorhome & Caravan Show appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows. .

Wales on the World Stage: How Collaboration Drives Events Success

Recorded at The ICC Wales courtesy of The Celtic Collection, host James Dickson is joined by guests Rachel Phillips, Regional Sales Director, The Celtic Collection, Rebecca Edwards- Symmons, Chief Executive at Commonwealth Games Wales, and Katrina Cookson and Sian Morse, Co-Founders of Hospitality & Events Network Wales to explore how Wales is uniting venues, sports bodies, […]

Record exhibitor numbers glammed up for in-cosmetics Asia 2026

This year’s edition of RX’s in-cosmetics Asia will showcase a record number (730) of exhibitors when it runs, 3-5 November, at BITEC,… The post Record exhibitor numbers glammed up for in-cosmetics Asia 2026 appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows. .

Forge acquires Kisaco Research, owner of AI Infra Summit

Forge, the events and media company formed this year from Emerald and Questex (amalgamated by Apollo Funds), has acquired London-based Kisaco Research.… The post Forge acquires Kisaco Research, owner of AI Infra Summit appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows. .

The Meetings Industry Association responds to the Autumn Budget

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has responded to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, welcoming its focus on investment and economic growth while raising concerns that some of the measures announced could place further pressure on the UK’s business meetings and events sector. Shonali Devereaux, Chief Executive of the MIA, said: “Against a backdrop of global uncertainty, […]

See How This Restaurant Chain Brought a Giant Greek Goddess to NYC

Cava introduced its new menu items with sampling and an eye-catching installation.

Eventflow: A quarter of exhibitors used AI help to prep for show

Eventflow has published an analysis of how exhibitors used its AI assistant to prepare for an unnamed major European trade exhibition held in October… The post Eventflow: A quarter of exhibitors used AI help to prep for show appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows. .

Scottish Event Campus welcomes confirmation of UK Government’s £6 million vote of confidence in Destination SEC

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has today welcomed the announcement that the UK Government has confirmed it will commit £6 million in funding support for the campus’ ambitious expansion plans, Destination SEC. The Chancellor of the Exhequer, The Rt Hon John Healey MP, confirmed the UK Government’s support of Scotland’s national events campus when setting […]

Nineteen Group acquires Lubricant Expo organiser Blueprint Event Company

Nineteen Group has bought Blueprint Event Company, the Hove-based organiser of the Lubricant Expo shows in Europe, the Middle East and North… The post Nineteen Group acquires Lubricant Expo organiser Blueprint Event Company appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows. .

11 New Venues in Houston/San Antonio for Fall 2026 Meetings and Events

Take a peek at these buzzworthy restaurants, hotels, meeting and event spaces, and more recently opened in Houston/San Antonio.

Events Have a Currency Problem, Not a Value Problem

New, research from the International Corporate Events Network (ICEN) supported by Cvent, has revealed that 79% of corporate event professionals say senior stakeholders recognise the strategic value of events, yet just 13% find budgets easy to approve. The ICEN Corporate Events Benchmarking Report 2026/2027 exposes a significant disconnect between corporate recognition of the value of events and the ability of […]

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“I allow my team to dream”: Lucy Nicholls joins Paul Borg on latest Talking People Podcast

Crowne Plaza Newcastle – Stephenson Quarter has released the latest episode of the Talking People with Paul Borg podcast, this week featuring Lucy Nicholls, Founder and Creative Director of The PS Events Group. Lucy joins the hotel’s General Manager Paul Borg as the podcast looks towards the creative side of people and talent, addressing the […]

Grip launches Outpace, an AI agent platform for event organisers

Event tech company Grip has launched Outpace, an online platform of AI agents that carry out tasks for organisers. The first product… The post Grip launches Outpace, an AI agent platform for event organisers appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows. .

Rise AV announces 2026 Elevate cohort, supporting the next generation of AV leaders

Rise AV has announced the 23 women selected for its 2026 Elevate programme, bringing together professionals from 20 organisations across the UK, Ireland, Germany and France. Now in its second year, Elevate is a six-week management and leadership development programme designed to equip women with the practical skills to lead teams, manage people and make […]

Recruitment Trends for Q3 2026 and Forecasts from Robert Kenward, Managing Director, Disrupt Search

Senior recruitment specialist and executive search consultant Robert Kenward, Managing Director of Disrupt Search, shares his latest insights from conversations with event and experiential agency owners, HR professionals, senior leaders and C-suite decision makers across the industry. Q3 2026 has brought more movement in recruitment, with agencies taking a closer look at the senior people […]

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.

BCD Meetings & Events Launches Meetings & Events Trends Report 2027

BCD Meetings & Events has released its annual trends guide. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the report explores the forces shaping the meetings and events industry in the year ahead. BCD M&E’s Meetings & Events Trends 2027 report highlights how geopolitical instability, climate challenges, rising costs, and the rapid advancement of AI are reshaping the meetings and events industry. The guide […]

The Unsung Hero: Stacey Morrison

In this series, features and series developer Heather Nicholls speaks to the unsung heroes of the events industry to reveal what really… The post The Unsung Hero: Stacey Morrison appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows. .

Why location is central to the event experience

An event’s first impression is often formed weeks before an attendee reaches registration. It starts when someone considers attending and works out how to get there, how straightforward the journey will be, what it will cost, and whether it fits into their busy schedule. A difficult journey can often be detrimental to the overall event […]

Military Con to debut in San Antonio and San Diego in 2027

Two Dice Media has announced the launch of Military Con, a large-scale live experience designed to celebrate the people, stories, and culture… The post Military Con to debut in San Antonio and San Diego in 2027 appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows. .

55 Cool Event Ideas You May Have Missed From Jellycat, Pluto TV, Speedo, and More

Here’s a look at some steal-worthy ideas we spotted in October 2026.

7 New Venues in Nashville for Fall 2026 Meetings and Events

Take a peek at these trending restaurants, resorts, meeting and event spaces, and more recently opened in Nashville, Tenn.

The Future of Meetings: Less Complexity, More Connection

The Future of Meetings: Less Complexity, More Connection

Join BizBash and Marriott Bonvoy Convention & Resort Network for a free webinar Tuesday, October 27 at 1:00 p.m. EDT.