ECEF 2026 will take place on May 27 at the Grand Hyatt Washington, in Washington, D.C.

‘Capable Instead of Hopeless’

Informa’s Edwina Kulego, who will deliver the ECEF keynote, “A Global Mindset Pays Off Even if You Operate Locally,” at the Exhibition & Convention Executives Forum (ECEF), May 27 in Washington, D.C., shares why she is pro-global, even in the current challenging environment.

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.

Human Connection Is the Glue

The results of the 2026 EMEA Engagement Survey for business events professionals are in, revealing how organizers and suppliers are prioritizing creating stronger interpersonal bonds in an increasingly fractured and AI-driven world.

Saïda Florexil

Class of 2026 member Saïda Florexil, CEO of Imanyco, knows that at live events both digital and physical accessibility are critical and deeply connected.

People on the Move

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.

District by District: A Culinary & Arts Crawl for Attendees

From Bricktown’s canal-side buzz to emerging neighborhoods pulsing with creative energy, Oklahoma City turns a meetings agenda into an immersive discovery tour. With 20 distinct districts, attendees can move seamlessly from sessions to street-level experiences that feel authentically local—and refreshingly easy to navigate.

Giulia Ferrero

Class of 2026 member Giulia Ferrero, director of event marketing at Swapcard, has come to understand how events shape industries by creating environments where relationships, ideas, and growth can take root.

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