Category: Industry News
Viscom 2026: Italy’s New Hub for Visual Communication Takes Shape
Two days, an integrated ecosystem of exhibition and content, and a new venue in the heart of Milan to rethink the industry trade show experience Milano, 24 February 2026 After thirty-six years of meetings, …
ECA is actively opposing a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposal
ECA is actively opposing a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposal that would make it harder for international exhibitors to bring some communications technologies to U.S. business events. Why it matters: The FCC proposal would …
Tradeshow Industry Outlook: ExSys Panel Examines AI and Costs
August 6, 2026 By Exhibit City News Staff Reprinted from ExhibitCity News Artificial intelligence, rising costs, new rules, labor needs, and the demand for real human connection are changing the tradeshow industry. Those forces framed …
Net Zero Carbon Events Appoints Johanna Fuhlendorf as Programme Director Brussels, Belgium
Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE), the global industry initiative accelerating the transition to a net zero future for business events, has announced the appointment of Johanna Fuhlendorf as its new Programme Director. The appointment marks …
JMIC Publishes Third Edition of the Global Manifesto, Reinforcing the Case for Business Events as Strategic Economic Assets
Brussels, 16th of July 2026 – The Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) today announced the publication of the third edition of the JMIC Global Manifesto, an updated and expanded version of the industry’s flagship advocacy resource for …
EuroShop Middle East postpones debut to 2027
The premiere of EuroShop Middle East in Dubai has been postponed to October 25–27, 2027. This decision was made by Messe Düsseldorf and the Messe Düsseldorf Gulf Office to ensure the best possible environment for …
New IAPCO research reveals growing impact of global instability on meetings and conferences
Reposted from the IAPCO website Global conflict, policy change and socio-political instability are having a growing and measurable impact on the international meetings and conferences industry, according to our newly released 2026 Global Socio-Political Impact Survey. …
jwc has signed an agreement with the Maharashtra Government (Ministry of Tourism) to support the foundation and administration of the Maharashtra Convention Bureau
jwc, the leading international consultancy specialising in business events and destination management, has entered a strategic partnership with the Maharashtra Convention Bureau (MCB) to support the development and international positioning of Maharashtra as a premier …


