By Maren Dougherty “The Convention Center is a centerpiece of San Diego’s economy. During this pandemic, it will be a centerpiece of our fight against the coronavirus.” – San Diego Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer, 3/23/2020 This Spring our San Diego Convention Center went from serving as a b

By R.V. Baugus Much great work is going on around the country as our member venues continue responding in major ways to do their part during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the call to share stories that we in turn can pass along to IAVM members, many have taken us up on the offer. W

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) has started a new interview series through CNTV with the first one having debuted with IAVM member Mark Tester, executive director of the Orange County Convention Center. IAEE-TV’s talk with Tester dealt with the con

By R.V. Baugus The Jacob K. Javits Center has been in the national news with construction of a temporary medical station to house non-COVID-19 patients and relieve the burden on local hospitals. The venue sent out a tweet on Thursday morning that reads, Our workforce constructs extrao

By R.V. Baugus The Fort Worth (TX) Convention Center is entering uncharted territory as the venue serves as a temporary shelter for the community homeless. Mike Crum, Director, Public Events Department for the Fort Worth Convention Center | Will Rogers Memorial Center | Office of Outd