Think ‘Presence’ vs. ‘Space’

Think ‘Presence’ vs. ‘Space’

by | Jan 2, 2026 | Uncategorized

With Freeman’s support, CES exhibitors built environments that allowed attendees to engage directly with products, content, and brand messaging. For decades, an exhibitor’s presence at a trade show was defined by a simple equation: To make more of an impact, have a...

Why Trust Matters More in 2026

by | Jan 2, 2026 | Uncategorized

Eroding faith in leaders defined 2025. To get it back, executives need to be open to feedback, and ready to act on it.  Trust isn’t what it used to be. According to a year-end survey by Gallup, Americans are in a gloomy mood about elected leaders, pretty much across...

Report: Training Gaps Around AI Still Linger

by | Dec 30, 2025 | Uncategorized

Though employees are more comfortable with generative AI, employers haven’t stepped up education around policies and ethics to match. Generative AI has become part of everyday work, according to a new report, but rank-and-file workers remain concerned about the level...

Reflections on a Transformative Year

by | Dec 29, 2025 | Uncategorized

Editorial Note: Originally published in the December 2025 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. As I close out my term as IAEE Chairperson, I find myself reflecting on an extraordinary year of transformation, challenge and opportunity for our industry. Looking back...

A Last Look at Leadership in 2025

by | Dec 26, 2025 | Uncategorized

A new White House administration has made disruption its calling card. But associations are used to that. Some year, huh? I don’t mean to be glib—for a lot of associations, 2025 signaled a moment when business as usual has ended, which is always troubling. The arrival...