Trade Show News

The hotel booking deadline for DTECH® Northeast, taking place at The Westin Boston Seaport District, has been extended to Thursday, October 15, 2026. Attendees are encouraged to reserve their rooms by this date to secure discounted rates and stay close to the networking and educational activities of the event.

The Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office and the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority are hosting their first Contracting Opportunity Fair on October 15 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center. This free event aims to connect small and diverse local businesses with government agencies and resources. It emphasizes promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in state contracting.

The Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office and the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) are hosting their first Contracting Opportunity Fair on October 15, 2026, at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center. The event aims to connect small and diverse local businesses with public contract opportunities and resources.

The Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office and the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority are hosting their first Contracting Opportunity Fair on October 15 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center. This event aims to connect small and diverse local businesses with government agencies and resources.

After a strong first half of 2026, year-over-year lodging room-night growth among Emburse customers slowed significantly over the summer months. While lodging expenses in the first half of 2026 in the 10 highest-volume U.S. cities increased by over 15% year-over-year, the average lodging expense per night slightly decreased.

ReadyBid is highlighting trade show hotel sourcing as a strategic opportunity for organizations to manage concentrated lodging demand for employees attending major events. The company emphasizes early supplier engagement and structured approaches to control costs for event-related travel in 2027.

The AGC MA Labor Relations Division provides updated wage sheets and agreement expiration dates for various trades, including a Boston agreement for CarpentersNASRCC effective September 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. This resource helps member firms navigate collective bargaining and labor disputes.

Trade show organizers are observing a trend of attendees registering closer to event dates, which compresses registration windows. This shift makes it more difficult to forecast essential operational needs like hotel room blocks, staffing, and food and beverage services.

Informa is set to acquire Clarion Events from asset manager Blackstone for approximately $2.97 billion, marking one of the largest deals in the exhibitions industry's history. The acquisition is expected to finalize in Q4 2026, pending regulatory approvals.

The Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office and the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority are hosting their first Contracting Opportunity Fair on October 15, 2026, at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center. This free event aims to connect small and diverse local businesses with government agencies and resources.

The Boston Convention Center's calendar for 2027 includes several major events such as Connect 351: MMA's Annual Meeting and Tradeshow, Yankee Dental Congress, RE+ Northeast, Discover Boating New England Boat Show, MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, Seafood Expo North America, and Massachusetts DECA Annual Event.

Phanes Therapeutics CEO, Ming Wang, will participate in the Longwood Healthcare Leaders Boston CEO meeting on November 2-3, 2026, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. He is scheduled to speak on a panel discussing competition in the global playing field.

The MedTech Conference, hosted by AdvaMed, will bring over 4,000 leaders from 1,800+ companies and 40+ countries to Boston from October 18-21, 2026. The event will feature hundreds of sessions, company presentations, and an exhibit hall for networking and exploring innovations.

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) officially welcomed over 4,000 attendees to its annual Delivering Solutions 26 Convention & Expo in Boston. The event, dedicated to the long-term and post-acute care profession, offers education, networking, and opportunities to explore new solutions for high-quality care.

The Boston Convention Center calendar for 2027 includes several significant events such as Connect 351: MMA's Annual Meeting and Tradeshow, Red Hat Summit, and the ATD International Conference & EXPO. These events span various industries including business, government, technology, and education.

The Museum of Science, Boston, officially opened its 10,000-square-foot William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common on October 10, 2026. This state-of-the-art event space, which features advanced acoustic technology and retractable walls, was led by an all-female construction team. It is designed to host diverse programming and will be in constant use during museum hours.

The Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center is undergoing a five-year renovation plan with $117 million contracted for upgrades to heating, air ventilation, electrical systems, and overall accessibility. These improvements aim to remedy deferred maintenance and brighten the interior with fresh paint and carpeting. John Barros has been tapped as the interim executive director of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA).

Massport CEO Rich Davey is considering a temporary use plan for remote airport terminals for large events at the Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in South Boston, with permanent use behind the Hynes Convention Center in Back Bay. This initiative aims to reduce congestion at Logan Airport terminals and improve accessibility for travelers.

The Hynes Convention Center is undergoing substantial renovations, a five-year project estimated to cost around $300 million, addressing deferred maintenance and critical building systems. Despite the ongoing work, the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) reports the Hynes remains active and is accommodating future bookings, signaling strong continued interest in the venue.

The Hynes Convention Center is undergoing substantial renovations, with current projections indicating the building will be back up to code in approximately five years. The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) is now booking contracts for all time periods starting in the second quarter of 2029.