When we talk about safety in the trade show industry, we usually think about the obvious things: rigging, forklifts, working at height, and electrical.

Those things matter. A lot.  But there is another safety issue that is less dramatic and happens every day in warehouses and on show floors: people lifting and carrying heavy things all day. 

Get ready for EDPA ACCESS 2026—Under the Desert Sky. Explore registration, hotel reservations, and remaining sponsorship opportunities, plus the latest member news, ways to get involved, and upcoming chapter events.

Marc Santos joins Ion Exhibits as President, bringing more than 20 years of business development and sales leadership, along with firsthand experience navigating trade shows as an exhibitor.

Aluvision has opened an expanded Las Vegas showroom and sales center near Harry Reid International Airport, offering product demonstrations, on-site training, and a larger warehouse to support its event industry partners.

More than 30 exhibit and event professionals gathered for education, hands-on product demonstrations and industry networking. 

ACCESS 2026 is shaping up to be our most anticipated gathering of the year — and this December, we’re taking the community to the iconic Arizona Biltmore for three days of connection, inspiration, and big-picture thinking Under the Desert Sky.

Why exhibit weight is more than a product specification—and how lighter exhibit systems can help reduce freight, material handling and long-term operational costs.

EDPA member Deckel & Moneypenny breaks ground on a new west wing at its Louisville headquarters, marking an exciting new chapter of growth and expansion.

The Event Marketing Measurement Association (EMMA) is launching the industry’s first dedicated Event Measurement Certification program, giving event and marketing professionals practical training in measurement strategy, data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Your August EDPA Newsletter just dropped. ACCESS 2026 registration is open, Award submissions are underway, and momentum is building Under the Desert Sky. Take a moment to dive in, reconnect with the community, and feel the energy of what’s ahead.

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.