Articles tagged “investment”

The event tech landscape continues its AI acceleration, with several major platforms — as well as destinations and companies outside the event tech sector — rolling out AI-powered features. Meanwhile, strategic acquisitions signal ongoing industry consolidation.

Following a series of recent acquisitions of exhibition organizers, Clarion Events could be the largest if the right buyer comes along.

Hopin's unicorn roller coaster ride comes to end, with Italian company Bending Spoons swooping in to pick up StreamYard and the two remaining product lines.

For 15 years, this convention-organizing company has produced its own conferences alongside the core business of managing association events. CEO Ori Lahav projects these events will become Kenes' main revenue stream in just two years.

A $600 million renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center, a new 3,644-room hotel, and the opening of the largest spherical structure in the world, 2023 is on track to be one for the books in Las Vegas.

The new purpose-built venue significantly boosts the city's capacity to hold business events and stands as a strong symbol of the recovery of New Zealand's business events sector.

The latest event technology acquisition involves a most unusual investor, the national postal service of Switzerland. It has taken a majority stake in SpotMe, which will continue to operate independently with no changes to its product offering.

For 36 years, SXSW and Austin have been synonymous. Not anymore. In October, this annual convergence of creativity will descend upon Sydney, Australia, focusing on the Asia-Pacific region.

Washington, D.C.’s destination marketing organization gets additional funding with an eye on post-Covid pandemic recovery. 

Vegas is investing in a trifecta of Formula 1, the Super Bowl, and the opening of the highly-anticipated MSG Sphere to attract an even bigger share of business events.