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