Attend performances at the TSE Gold 100 and Fastest 50 shows
CHICAGO — The Trade Show Executive (TSE) is accepting entries for its Gold 100 and Fastest 50 programs, both of which have deadlines of December 31, 2024. If you have submitted 2024 display data for the TSE Quarterly Dashboard, the TSE research team will confirm the data with you so it can be considered for inclusion in the Gold 100 and Fastest 50. Gold 100 Admission The Gold 100 ranks the 100 largest trade shows in the United States based on net square feet of paid exhibit space. The 100 shows that make the Gold 100 will be invited to attend the annual TSE Gold 100 Awards Ceremony and Summit to be held October 14-17, 2025 at the Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage in Palm Springs, California. Trade Show Executive Gold 100 Qualification Guidelines and Criteria The trade show must be held within the United States in 2024. Consider trade shows only. Winners will be selected based on net square footage of…
Highlights of the 15th TSE Gold 100 Awards and Summit
Santa Barbara, California — 15day The annual Trade Show Executive (TSE) Gold 100 Awards and Summit celebrated the largest trade show of 2023 over a week at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in sunny Santa Barbara. Approximately 200 show organizers and vendors spent time networking, learning from other leaders at the Education Summit and enjoying experiential events while celebrating the Gold 100 winners and Grand Prize recipients at the Gold 100 Awards Gala. Beautiful views, golden connections This year’s event welcomed attendees in Gold 100 style with a variety of networking and experiential activities. The annual Gold 100 Chairman’s Dinner was hosted by Rick Simon, Chairman of TSE and President and CEO of United Services, and was held at The Wine Collective with food from The Lark. Located in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone, the dinner was designed to welcome attendees who arrived early. Attendees can also tour Vega Vineyards and Farm and enjoy the beauty of Santa Barbara. Attendees…
FWLE 2024 Women’s Leadership Conference Review TSE
LAS VEGAS – The Foundation for Women’s Leadership and Empowerment (FWLE) hosted its annual Women’s Leadership Conference at the MGM Grand Convention Center in Las Vegas on September 4 and 5. The conference, themed “Ourselves,” provided an immersive and interactive learning experience for attendees to share insights, participate in workshops, and network with other women leaders. Education at the event is also divided into three tracks: Emerging Leaders (Foundations), Emerging Executives (Growth), and Executives (Capabilities). These tracks not only help attendees attend educational sessions that are most relevant to their organizational level, but also provide attendees with a network of peers with whom they can discuss common challenges. Trade Show Executive I was there in person and summarized some key takeaways from the FWLE Women’s Leadership Conference keynote and the Women Leaders Roundtable. Key Point 1: Confidence is not a trait, but something you need to practice. In the event’s opening keynote, leadership author and speaker Selena Rezvani shared tips…
TSE October 2024 Please Excuse Our Dust Report Preview
CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive The October 2024 Pardon Our Dust report details 14 venues that are under construction and 25 projects currently underway. Additions to major exhibition space are the focus of those venues that have broken ground, as 882,619 square feet (sf) are planned, while 533,254 sf of meeting space and 346,440 sf of flex space are also in the plans for these additions. Looking ahead to 2025, the Dayton Convention Center in Ohio will open its expanded facility in the first quarter. The expanded space will include 35,000 square feet of meeting space and 18,000 square feet of flexible space. This spring, the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Casino in Chula Vista, California, plans to open, offering 140,049 square feet of prime exhibit space, 52,302 square feet of meeting space, and a 4.25-acre water park. In Florida, the World Equestrian Center in Ocala plans to complete construction and unveil its new 80,000 square feet of meeting space in…
Trade show exec launches young professionals zone
CHICAGO – Trade Show Executive (TSE) has launched a new column, Young Professionals, dedicated to young professionals in the trade show and events industry, curating digital content for those early in their careers or looking for new inspiration. As TSE works to launch and enhance this new section, content will include Q&As with industry leaders, real-world examples of hot topics and trends, and guides to understanding different aspects of the industry. Online content will be aggregated into a monthly Young Professionals Newsletter, which will be sent out on the last working day of each month. Young Professionals Page Subscribe to receive a free monthly newsletter. “I’ve been very excited to see the launch of the Young Professionals Corner over the past few months,” said Maddy Ryley, Executive Editor of TSE. “TSE is uniquely positioned to provide this group of professionals with thought leadership, inspiration, and tips and tricks to help them be successful and fulfilled in their careers. Our goal…
TSE Exclusive: Alan Steele to receive first “Zero” honor
NEW YORK – The Sustainable Events Summit (SES) has announced that it will present the first ever Sustainability Excellence and Innovation Award to Alan Steele, CEO of the Javits Center. The award recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions to sustainability in events and venues. Since Steele began serving as president of the Javits Center in 2012, he has spearheaded several innovative sustainability initiatives, including the creation of a wildlife sanctuary, the addition of a greenhouse to the convention center, and a one-acre rooftop farm that will produce food for the venue’s banquet operations. He oversaw the 1.2 million square foot expansion and renovation of the entire building, which upgraded infrastructure, including switching to bird-friendly glass, which effectively reduced bird strikes by approximately 95%. “My favorite project was working on the design and construction of North Javits, a 1.2 million square foot expansion that is LEED Gold certified and due to be completed in 2021,” Steele said. “We already have a seven-acre…
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