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The Stand-Up
U.S. News & World Report ranked the 30 best U.S. conference cities for 2026-2027. Las Vegas, Chicago, and Orlando took the top three spots, but the first surprise came in at #4.
Jun 25, 2026
The White House wants more control over federal conference grants. The events industry associations and the scientific community are pushing back saying the layers of federal oversight added to conference grants, professional membership disbursements, and international research partnerships will be disastrous.
Jun 23, 2026
Event tech’s real differentiator isn't AI, it's whether the technology saves time, improves attendee experiences, or drives measurable business results.
Jun 18, 2026
For female event professionals, challenges come at every turn. That’s in an industry that, by most counts, is about 80% women.
Jun 16, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today with three risks testing organizers throughout the tournament: security, heat, and disease.
Jun 11, 2026
The incident raises questions about where to draw the line between protest, political expression, and the conference code of conduct.
Jun 9, 2026
Private equity firm Hellman & Friedman paid a reported $1.8 billion for Hyve, roughly three times its 2023 acquisition price. The deal follows last month's announcement of the acquisition and merger of Emerald and Questex by Apollo for $1.5 billion.
Jun 4, 2026
A ransomware group says it will release 46 GB of stolen data, including employee records, contracts, financial information, and personal data tied to approximately 180,000 individuals.
Jun 2, 2026
IMEX Frankfurt 2026 revealed the complex impact of geopolitics on global events
May 28, 2026
Organizer RX Global announced new dates for the Gulf's biggest travel show, adding to an already packed September events calendar.
May 26, 2026
Encore filed for IPO with a compelling growth story and some unresolved financial tensions to go with it.
May 21, 2026
The Academy of Management's Annual Meeting was held almost exclusively in the U.S. for nearly nine decades. It won't be returning to U.S. soil until at least 2031.
May 19, 2026
Despite strong corporate profits, geopolitical and economic factors continue to have a negative influence on exhibition industry growth.
May 14, 2026
The phone-free event isn't a gimmick anymore. It's becoming the engagement weapon planners didn't know they needed.
May 12, 2026
With an expanded convention center — but limited to 5,000 hotel rooms — Maastricht is pulling out all the stops to accommodate an international conference with 4,200 attendees.
May 7, 2026
Pressure from China appears to have made the Zambian government officials postpone the event — without consulting with organizers — less than a week before 2,600 participants were due to arrive in Lusaka.
May 5, 2026
Even the most valuable AI company on earth wants humans to lead its event strategy, and it's paying good money too.
Apr 30, 2026
Saturday's shooting at the Washington Hilton is forcing planners to ask: Are our security protocols up to date?
Apr 28, 2026
Hôtel Martinez will transform into the White Lotus Cannes on screen for the fourth season of the popular HBO show. The opulence of the French Riviera is set to inspire planners globally.
Apr 23, 2026
Event content is not the flex you think it is. According to a new Freeman report, 83% of event organizers believe content is their key differentiator, but only 41% of attendees agree.
Apr 21, 2026
Things got a little too hot yesterday during build-up for Ulta Beauty World. The show floor opens today with around 3,000 beauty fans expected.
Apr 16, 2026
A Mattel-sanctioned fan event issues refunds as attendees report a stark gap between marketing hype and on-site execution.
Apr 14, 2026
Lessons from Kanye West and the cancellation of London's wireless festival.
Apr 9, 2026
Geopolitical tensions and travel barriers are increasingly determining where global events are held.
Apr 7, 2026
