The events industry is built on bringing large numbers of people together for two-to-five days. It’s brilliant but can be draining. Each of these can last up to eight hours (not including informal gatherings post-event). Attendee exhaustion, overstimulation, exhibition fatigue and staff burnout are becoming recurring issues. In this guide we will unpack the following: …

Apollo Funds has announced that it has entered into separate definitive agreements to acquire Emerald and Questex. The move will see the two major event organizers combined into a leading B2B North American platform. Apollo seeks to combine their portfolios and position them to drive organic growth. Your other main industry stories include: Read on …

Messe Frankfurt is approaching the completion of a major digital transformation as part of one of the most ambitious initiatives in the company’s history. Project Progress represents a strategic shift from legacy, on-premise systems to a fully integrated, cloud-based ecosystem designed to support a more data-driven and scalable future. Chris Pendley, Director of Data & …

Event personalization has steadily moved up on the list of priorities for event organizers. In a world of individual algorithms and instant gratification – attendee expectations have grown. They want every event to enable them to meet their goals without having to struggle or rely on chance. The pressure is on organizers to provide the …

Easyfairs has made a significant expansion to its hospitality and retail portfolio with two takeovers. The event organizer has acquired Food Hotel Tech and Tech For Retail as part of its wider growth strategy. Your other top headlines include: Informa announces the appointment of the inaugural inD CEO WTM Africa 2026 opens to record numbers …

The era of the monolithic trade show is dead as priorities shift toward hyper-everything experiences where relevance is the goal, according to an industry expert. Narisa Wild, chief digital officer at Clarion Events North America, argues that being able to synthesize complex behavioral signals will now separate innovators from followers. Clarion is among an elite …

Out of the many challenges facing the industry in recent years – event tech integration remains the most persistent. Although the issue itself has layers, business leaders believe that the solutions are simple in theory but require universal commitment in practice. Why is event tech integration such a challenge? We will cover the following points …

Leading organizer RX has announced the rescheduling of Arabian Travel Market 2026. The show has been moved from May to August, where Dubai World Trade Centre will remain the host venue. This move comes amid concerns over the safety of visitors and partners. Your other main industry stories include: CloserStill Media announces the launch of …

Leading B2B event organizer Informa has reported more than £4 billion in record revenue for 2025. The company also revealed an adjusted operating profit of almost £1.14 million. This has led to double-digit adjusted earnings-per-share growth for the fifth consecutive year. Your other top stories include: RX appoints its new global head of corporate communications …

Collaboration in events is now more imperative than ever. This doesn’t just mean deepening existing collaborative relationships with partners- it means embracing an industry-wide shift in cooperation between competitors. The following article will break down what this looks like, including answering the following questions: As we move further into a tech-driven future, being overly competitive …