Trade Show Executive magazine

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Congratulations to JCK for winning the Do-Gooder Award at this year’s Trade Show Executive Gold 100 Awards & Summit. In 2023, the show partnered with a variety of organizations, including Jewelers for Children, which hosts its Facets evening event to benefit its cause and raise funds to support its mission at JCK. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g5H99dRv #TSEGold100 #JCK?

Congratulations to Bob Priest-Heck, Freeman Company Board Member and former CEO, for winning the Gold Standard of Excellence Award at this year’s Trade Show Executive Gold 100 Awards & Summit. Bob Priest-Heck, endearingly known as BPH to friends, colleagues and peers, has been instrumental in transforming the live events industry throughout his 35-year career in the business. Check out his Power Lunch here: https://lnkd.in/gzmGtARp Learn more about the 2024 Gold 100 Awards & Summit here: https://lnkd.in/g5H99dRv #TSEGold100

The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) revealed the PCMA 20 in Their Twenties Class of 2025. This program honors emerging leaders in the events industry from across the globe. Discover its 2025 members here: https://lnkd.in/gXCGKEXA #PCMA #eventprofs #youngprofessionals?

AVIXA hired Jenn Heinold, CEM, as Senior Vice President, Expositions, Americas, and Donna Page as Senior Director, Expositions Marketing. Heinold previously worked as President of Taffy Event Strategies, leading day-day business operations, client relations and new business development. Before joining AVIXA, Page was Vice President, Marketing and Insight, at the National Association of Broadcasters. “Jenn and Donna have a wealth of expertise in delivering successful shows for a variety of exciting industries,” AVIXA CEO David Labuskes, CTS, CAE, RCDD, said. “We’re looking forward to the leadership they will bring to enrich our InfoComm shows — destinations that gather AV professionals to experience the latest solutions in pro AV.” #tradeshows #industryprofs?

The 2025 Fastest 50 is coming to Orlando, Florida! ???? ?? When: April 30 - May 2, 2025 ?? Where: Hyatt Regency Orlando & Orange County Convention Center Relive the excitement from this year’s event in Las Vegas — check out the highlights video ?? at www.tsefastest50.com! Then get ready to celebrate the fastest-growing trade shows next year with awards, networking and more! ?? Video by CNTV #TSEFASTEST50 #TSEF50 #SaveTheDate #TradeShow #AwardsGala #FastestGrowing Resorts World Las Vegas Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority - LVCVA

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) revealed the winners of its 2024 IAEE Awards Program. These awards recognize leading professionals throughout the events industry and their recipients will be celebrated during Expo! Expo!, IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition, next month in Los Angeles. Find the full list of winners here: https://lnkd.in/gx3_RKgk #IAEE #ExpoExpo #events?International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)

Congratulations to ISC West for winning the Greatest Trade Show of 2023 Grand Award at this year’s Trade Show Executive Gold 100 Awards & Summit. Not only did ISC West see a 56.2% increase in attendance, but the show also saw an 89.6% surge in participation in its SIA Education at ISC West program. NPS scores for attendees and exhibitors jumped, and satisfaction reached an all-time high with 91% of attendees and 92% of exhibitors being satisfied with the 2023 event. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g5H99dRv #TSEGold100?ISC Security Events

Diversified Communications announced that it acquired Midwest Solar Expo. “The addition of Midwest Solar Expo to our Clean Energy portfolio further strengthens our commitment as a company to the renewable energy sector,” Oakley Dyer, Corporate Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development at Diversified Communications, said. “This acquisition was a perfect fit, both strategically and culturally. We are always looking for acquisitions that align not only with the industries that we serve but also our values as a business. Diversified is a unique acquirer in the B2B media landscape, as one of the few family-owned companies of scale.” Find out more about this news and dive into the company’s inaugural Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Texas show, which took place this week. https://lnkd.in/grfFAnxw #MandA #eventsindustry #tradeshows?

Vincent L'Erario joined Smithbucklin as Chief Information Officer. He will oversee the company’s enterprise technology strategy and drive innovation to bolster impact for clients. L’Erario has more than 25 years of experience with strategic technology. He previously worked as Chief Information Officer at Arabella Advisors and led a transformative technology roadmap, automating critical client processes with scalable cloud platforms, adding a cybersecurity program and integrating systems and data. #tradeshows #industryprofs