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Jul 23, 2024
Investment Trends and M&A in the Events Industry with Jay Weintraub and Greg Topalian
Jay Weintraub, CEO of Connectiv Holdings, and Greg Topalian, Chairman of Clarion Events North America, join this podcast to share their incredible stories and achievements and tell us about the new organization they have co-founded with several others, called the Events Venture Group.
Aug 22, 2024
The Future of the Trade Show Industry - Are We In Danger of Losing Our Soul?
In the wake of the pandemic, the trade show industry has entered a phase of accelerated consolidation, marked by significant acquisitions of companies by the large corporates. The large corporates have so far been the key players in this consolidation, and private equity firms are increasingly investing in the sector, driven by confidence in a return to pre-pandemic performance and a notable uptick in acquisition activity compared to the subdued levels of two years ago.
What does this mean for the future of the industry?
Jun 7, 2024
Six Industry Leaders Unite To Champion Next-Gen Events
Offering expert mentorship, a collaborative community and strategic funding, Events Venture Group (EVG) is a nonprofit consortium designed to help next-generation event entrepreneurs launch and grow their events into successful enterprises.