TRADE SHOW EXECUTIVE MAGAZINE
Trade Show Executive (TSE) is the only organization solely dedicated to providing trusted, unbiased content to 5,000 senior executives organizing trade shows and events.
A nationally recognized and award-winning B2B magazine, TSE’s editorial scope is wide-ranging, providing show organizers monthly trade show performance stats and analysis, features and directories on trendsetters and record-breakers, the hottest new products and services, an annual compensation trends report, and more.
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Dedicated to trade show executives, this magazine delivers award-winning journalism, news, and views, each month including:
Dashboard of Trade
Show Metrics
The authoritative resource for tracking the monthly performance of trade shows.
Power Lunch
TSE interviews one of the most fascinating leaders in the trade show industry — someone who generally does not grant interviews.
ZOOM Calendar
The industry’s most comprehensive calendar of trade shows, arranged by industry sector.
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2026 Editorial Calendar
Features: Trends for 2026; VIP Experiences at B2B Events
Research Report: Midsized Convention Centers
International Focus: Middle East/Africa
Materials Deadline: November 14, 2026
Features: Tech Trek Pt. 1; Innovative Activations: Boost Engagement and Sponsorship Dollars; Destination Spotlight
International Focus: LATAM
Bonus Distribution: Lippman Connects Exhibit Sales Roundtable
Materials Deadline: December 12, 2026
Features: Women Leaders Round Up; Fastest 50 Preview; Case Study: Effective Attendee Acquisition Models; Strategic Partnership Updates
Research Report: Dashboard (Q4 2025)
International Focus: Europe
Bonus Distribution: SISO CEO Summit; Lippman Connects Attendee Acquisition Roundtable
Materials Deadline: January 21, 2026
Features: Sustainability Strategies; ECEF and ECA Legislative Action Day Preview; Case Study: Standout Q1 Show
Research Report: Pardon Our Dust
International Focus: Asia
Materials Deadline: February 25, 2026
Bonus Distribution: TSE Fastest 50 Awards & Summit
Materials Deadline: February 20, 2026
Features: Food & Beverage Trends; Destination Spotligh; M&A Activity Update (Oct. 2025-March 2026)
International Focus: Middle East/Africa
Bonus Report: TSE Fastest 50 (exclusive to print subscribers)
Materials Deadline: March 25, 2026
Features: Trailblazers Group Profile; Show Launch Round Up; Vendor Update: What’s New in Pricing and Regulations
Research Report: Dashboard (Q1 2025)
International Focus: LATAM
Bonus Distribution: Lippman Connects Exhibit Sales Roundtable
Materials Deadline: April 21, 2026
Features: Fastest 50 Awards & Summit Recap; Destination Spotlight
Research Reports: Medical Show Report
International Focus: Europe
Bonus Distribution: Lippman Connects Attendee Acquisition Roundtable
Materials Deadline: May 19, 2026
Features: Tech Trek Pt. 2; Gold 100 Awards & Summit Preview
Research Report: Large Convention Centers
International Focus: Asia
Materials Deadline: June 16, 2026
Features: Case Study: Standout Q2 Show; Show Strategies: Keeping Your Expo Floor Sticky; Strategic Partnership Update
Research Report: Dashboard (Q2 2025); World’s Top Convention Centers (supplemental directory)
International Focus: Middle East/Africa
Bonus Distribution: TSE Gold 100 Awards & Summit; Lippman Connects Exhibit Sales Roundtable
Materials Deadline: July 22, 2026
Features: IAEE Expo! Expo! Preview; Destination Spotlight
Research Report: Pardon Our Dust
International Focus: LATAM
Bonus Report: TSE Gold 100 (exclusive to print subscribers)
Bonus Distribution: Lippman Connects Attendee Acquisition Roundtable
Materials Deadline: August 12, 2026
Features: What’s Hot in Registration; Show Launch Round Up; M&A Activity Update (April 2026-Sept. 2026)
Research Report: Hotel/Convention Center Complexes Report
International Focus: Europe
Bonus Distribution: IAEE Expo! Expo!, Lippman Connects Large Show Roundtable
Materials Deadline: September 18, 2026
Features: Women to Watch Group Profile; Gold 100 Awards & Summit Recap; A Year in Review
Research Reports: Dashboard (Q3 2025); Convention Centers with Less than 125K NSF
International Focus: Asia
Materials Deadline: October 21, 2026
2027 Editorial Calendar
Features: Power Lunch; Trends for 2027; Q3 2026 Standout Show Case Study
Research Report: Midsized Convention Centers
International Focus: Middle East/Africa
Materials Deadline: November 13, 2026
Features: Power Lunch; Tech Trek Pt. 1; Attendee Acquisition Award Winner Case Study
International Focus: LATAM
Materials Deadline: December 11, 2026
Features: Power Lunch; Destination Spotlight; Strategic Partnership Updates
Research Report: Dashboard (Q4 2025)
International Focus: Europe
Materials Deadline: January 20, 2027
Features: Power Lunch; Fastest 50 Awards & Summit Preview; Q4 2026 Standout Show Case Study
Research Report: Pardon Our Dust
International Focus: Asia
Materials Deadline: February 19, 2027
Features: Power Lunch; Food & Beverage Trends; ECEF/ECA LAD Preview; M&A Activity Update (Oct. 2026-March 2027)
International Focus: North America
Materials Deadline: March 22, 2027
Features: Power Lunch; Trailblazers Group Profile; Destination Spotlight; Show Launch Round Up; Fastest 50 Data Report
Research Report: Dashboard (Q1 2027)
International Focus: Middle East/Africa
Materials Deadline: April 19, 2027
Features: Power Lunch; Fastest 50 Awards & Summit Recap; Q1 2027 Standout Show Case Study
Research Reports: Medical Show Report
International Focus: LATAM
Materials Deadline: May 17, 2027
Features: Power Lunch; Tech Trek Pt. 2; Gold 100 Awards & Summit Preview
Research Report: Large Convention Centers
International Focus: Europe
Materials Deadline: June 14, 2027
Features: Power Lunch; Destination Spotlight; Strategic Partnership Update
Research Report: Dashboard (Q2 2027); World’s Top Convention Centers (supplemental directory)
International Focus: Asia
Materials Deadline: July 19, 2027
Features: Power Lunch; Q2 2027 Standout Show Case Study; Innovative Sponsorships Roundup; Gold 100 Data Report
Research Report: Pardon Our Dust
International Focus: North America
Materials Deadline: August 9, 2027
Features: Power Lunch; What’s Hot in Registration; Gold 100 Awards & Summit Recap; M&A Activity Update (April 2027-Sept. 2027); Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting and Exhibition Preview
Research Report: Hotel/Convention Center Complexes Report
International Focus: Middle East/Africa
Materials Deadline: September 13, 2027
Features: Power Lunch; Women to Watch Group Profile; A Year in Review; Destination Spotlight; Show Launch Round Up
Research Reports: Dashboard (Q3 2027); Convention Centers with Less than 125K NSF
International Focus: LATAM
Materials Deadline: October 15, 2027