EDPA July's Newsletter - EDPA President's Message &🏆 EDPA Awards Are Now Open

The Event Marketing Measurement Association (EMMA, formerly EMMC) is thrilled to announce the launch of the industry’s most comprehensive event measurement certification course

Exhibitus today announced the sponsorship of Event Experience Experts, a new podcast hosted by event industry expert, Jay Menashe. Menashe’s conversations with industry professionals will explore how events are planned, designed, executed, and measured to create memorable brand experiences that engage target audiences and drive corporate success. 

The experiential industry is at its best when we lift our heads, look toward the horizon, and think bigger about the impact we can create.

This December, we are bringing the EDPA community to the iconic Arizona Biltmore for our annual gathering. Our theme this year is Under the Desert Sky.

For the 2026 spring semester sponsored project, FIT Graduate Exhibition and Experience Design students collaborated with Access TCA, exhibit and event marketing company, on an experiential tradeshow design.

The Exhibitor Advocate proudly announces the appointment of Kimberly Taylor to its Board of Directors. Taylor brings vital representation from the exhibiting side of the defense segment, furthering the organization’s commitment to ensuring its leadership consistently champions the true exhibitor voice.

It is with profound sadness that Absolute Exhibits announces the passing of our co-founder, Chairwoman, and President, Jan Koren, who passed away last week surrounded by her family.

We’re gearing up for Las Vegas this May as the Experiential Marketing Summit takes over the MGM Grand, May 18–20 — and this year, EDPA is showing up bigger than ever.

The Exhibitions Industry Collective (EIC) has partnered with CNTV to produce a new Workforce Development Video Series highlighting the diverse career opportunities in the exhibitions and events industry.

Based in the Ottawa region, Daniel will support the continued growth of stevensE3’s client base across Canada and the United States, with a focus on delivering integrated exhibit programs and brand spaces.

We are moving to a new, fully consolidated facility .

Over the past number of years, our business has continued to evolve—more programs, greater complexity, and increasing demand across North America and internationally. To support that growth properly, we’ve made a decision that positions us for what comes next.

EDPA President’s Message

Michael Verne Parrott, 86, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, died Sunday, March 29, 2026. Born March 2, 1940, in Marshall, MN, he was the eldest son of Robert Belgrove and Paula Verne Parrott,

The Expo Group, an Architect Connecting Communities™ leader in exhibitions, exhibits and events, announces a strategic partnership with Explori aimed at elevating industry standards for event performance through actionable intelligence and strategic execution.

21st Century Expo Group (21st CEG), a full-service exhibit and event agency specializing in custom exhibits, rental programs, portable displays, and experiential events, today announced that Iman McFarland has been named Chief Executive Officer.