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Boston AI Week Announces 2026 Festival Dates, Aims for $45-55 Million Economic Impact

Boston AI Week has announced its 2026 festival dates, projecting an economic impact of $45-55 million in tourism and hospitality from visitor and event-driven spending. The initiative, headquartered in the Seaport, aims to strengthen the region's AI economy through responsible AI adoption and talent development.

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Boston hotel workers strike: solidarity rally at Encore

Facebook Post Sep 23 Boston

Over 4,000 workers at 35 Boston hotels voted to authorize a strike, demanding higher wages, pensions, severance packages, and healthcare guarantees. This potential strike, following similar votes in other cities, could be the largest hotel worker strike in Boston's history.

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport Showcases Casino Event Venue for Corporate Events

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport (Facebook) Sep 22 Boston

The Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport is promoting its event spaces as a casino event venue for corporate gatherings. The hotel highlights its capacity to host groups of up to 600 guests, offering a full casino experience for corporate events in the Boston Seaport area.

Meet Boston Hosts Canadian Travel Trade FAM Trip, Highlights Renovated Hotels

Travel Industry Today Sep 22 Boston

Meet Boston recently co-hosted a four-day familiarization (FAM) trip for Canadian travel trade professionals and meeting planners to showcase Boston's leisure experiences. The trip highlighted renovated properties like the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport and the Omni Parker House, aiming to boost international visitors.

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IAEE New England Chapter to Host Behind-the-Scenes Experience at Boston Biotech Week

IAEE Sep 25 Boston

The IAEE New England Chapter is organizing an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience during Boston Biotech Week on September 25, 2026. This event offers members a unique opportunity to gain insights into a major industry gathering.

PCMA Convening Leaders 2027 Participant List Available October 2026, Substitution Deadline December 2026

PCMA Convene Sep 25 Boston

The participant list for PCMA Convening Leaders 2027 will be available in the Participant Portal starting October 2026, with a substitution deadline of December 30, 2026.

Forge Names Four Group Presidents to Lead Market-Focused Growth Strategy

TSNN Sep 24 Boston

Forge, the B2B events and media company created from the merger of Emerald and Questex, has announced its new portfolio leadership team with four Group Presidents. This strategic restructuring aims to accelerate growth across key industries by organizing the business around market segments.

Five Successful Attendee Acquisition Strategies in Action in 2026

Trade Show Executive Sep 24 Boston

Trade Show Executive revisited five attendee acquisition strategies highlighted in its March 2026 edition, examining their effectiveness as the industry enters the fourth quarter of the year.

TSE Reveals Gold 100 Grand Award Winners: KBIS Takes Home the Title for Greatest Trade Show of 2025

Trade Show Executive Sep 24 Boston

Trade Show Executive (TSE) announced the 2026 Gold 100 Grand Award winners, recognizing excellence in various categories for shows that took place in 2025, with KBIS being named the Greatest Trade Show.

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Fan Expo Boston 2026 to Convene Entertainment and Pop Culture Industries

ExpoCaptive Sep 26 Boston

Fan Expo Boston 2026, recognized as one of North America's largest pop culture and fan conventions, is set to bring together entertainment companies, comic publishers, gaming brands, and content creators. The event serves as a platform for expanding licensing opportunities and building brand awareness within these industries.

Boston Artisan, Trade & Vendor Expo Announced for Charles River Esplanade

Eventbrite Sep 25 Boston

The Boston Artisan, Trade & Vendor Expo is scheduled for September 25-27, 2026, at the Charles River Esplanade in Boston. This three-day marketplace will celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, and small businesses, offering unique handmade goods, artisan products, fashion, home décor, specialty foods, gifts, and services.

Boston Artisan, Trade & Vendor Expo

Eventbrite Sep 25 Boston

The Boston Artisan, Trade & Vendor Expo is scheduled for September 25-27, 2026, at the Charles River Esplanade in Boston. This three-day marketplace will feature unique handmade goods, artisan products, fashion, home décor, specialty foods, and services from local makers and entrepreneurs.

BDMT Global Innovator Summit 2026 Coming to the Hynes

Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) Sep 25 Boston

The BDMT Global Innovator Summit 2026 is scheduled to take place at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston from September 28-30.

Boston Small Business Expo 2027 Announced

Small Business Expo Sep 24 Boston

The Boston Small Business Expo 2027 has been announced, offering opportunities for the Boston business community to network, learn, and exhibit. The event is scheduled for June 1, 2027, at The Westin Boston Seaport District.

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Plans to expand South Boston convention center underway with approval for land purchase funds.

MCCA (Massachusetts Convention Center Authority) Sep 24 Boston

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is reviving efforts to expand the Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in South Boston. The board has approved $55 million for land acquisition and relocation of an adjacent state highway facility, with a proposal expected by year-end and legislative approval for bonds in early 2027.

Greater Boston to Host 2027 CEANA Convention; Boston Convention Center Renamed for Thomas Menino

Facebook Sep 20 Boston

Greater Boston is set to host the 2027 CEANA convention, with the Boston Convention Center also being renamed in honor of former mayor Thomas Menino. This news highlights Boston's continued role as a host for significant gatherings and updates to its convention facilities.

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