International CES Unveiled Event Series Expands Globally

Already in London, New York and Las Vegas, the Consumer Electronics Association will expand its International CES Unveiled event series to two new locations – Paris and Tel Aviv.

The CES Unveiled event series is a ‘taste’ of the annual event in January in Las Vegas that brings together technology companies, media and key influencers.

“The events will debut global research, CES news and showcase products and technologies,” according to organizers.

More than 15,000 International Buyers Expected at SEMA Show

The SEMA Show, produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association, has expanded rapidly into international markets, with more than 15,000 overseas buyers expected at the Nov. 5-8 show at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

“As global demand for the industry’s products soars, there is huge opportunity for our members,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of events and communications.

He added, “We have a comprehensive international relations program to help U.S. manufacturers connect with buyers in the most relevant markets.”

IAEE Midyear Meeting Collocates with ASAE Annual Meeting for First Time: Offers High-quality Education

Attendees will be getting a two-for-one by having two industry meetings collocate for the first time this year – the American Society of Association Executive's (ASAE) Annual Meeting and the International Association of exhibitions and Events’ Midyear Meeting.

The ASAE meeting will run Aug. 3-6 and IAEE’s meeting will run Aug. 5-7, both in Atlanta.

The collocation announcement was made at IAEE’s annual meeting in December by the organization’s president, David Dubois and John Graham, president and CEO of ASAE.

U.S. Travel Association's International Pow Wow Set to Return to Las Vegas in 2020

With International Pow Wow breaking records in Las Vegas recently, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and U.S. Travel Association announced the event will head back to the city in 2020.

"We plan on breaking more IPW records in 2020 by bringing even more international delegates and media to Las Vegas than ever before," said Clark County Commissioner Tom Collins, chairman of the LVCVA Board of Directors.

International Production & Processing Expo on Track for Even Bigger 2014 Show

With seven months remaining until the show, the 2014 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) continues to expand.

IPPE has already surpassed 350,000 net square feet of exhibit space, with more than 85 percent of the exhibit floor sold.

Comprised of the three collocated shows - International Poultry Expo, International Feed Expo, and International Meat Expo - more than 790 exhibitors have registered for the 2014 IPPE as of the beginning of June.

InfoComm, Latin Press Partner to Launch New Brazilian AV Show in 2014

InfoComm International and Latin Press have partnered to form TecnoMultimedia InfoComm, and in 2014 will collocate a new AV show, TecnoMultimedia Brasil, with the ExpoSec security event, held at the Centro de Exposicoes Imigrantes in São Paulo.

“Brazil is a vibrant pro-AV marketplace, with companies in the region experiencing double-digit growth each year for the last three years,” said David Labuskes, executive director and CEO, InfoComm International.

2013 National Association of Convenience Stores Show Will Be Largest Ever

The 2013 NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores) Show will feature a 392,000 net square foot exposition, which will make it the largest NACS Show expo ever.

This year’s NACS Show will take place Oct. 12-15 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. A total of 1,050 companies are exhibiting at the 2013 NACS Show - 150-plus companies are first-time exhibitors.

HSMAI's MEET Series Heads to Anaheim May 29-30

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will continue its HSMAI’s MEET series with the second event this year May 29-30 at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel.

The first show of the year was HSMAI’s MEET Mid-America show in Chicago.

To help set the stage in Anaheim, keynote speaker, Jim Davidson, will speak on the power of partnership and divulge advice from his experience as a corporate manager, high-altitude climber and resilience expert.

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