Author archive for Anna Huddleston
Field Report: 11 Memorable Activations from the AWS re:Invent 2025 Show Floor
If you’ve never taken a slide instead of an escalator, you haven’t been to AWS re:Invent, Amazon Web Services’ flagship global cloud-computing conference, which took place Dec. 1-5 in Las Vegas. The 14th annual gathering (T3 Expo served as general contractor) brought together thousands of cloud computing experts, builders, partners, and tech enthusiasts to learn...
Heroes and Legends: Six Bold Engagement Ideas from HLTH USA 2025
No Entry. Flesh Eating Mutant Guppies with Perms said a sign on the door next to Registration at HLTH USA 2025 that took place at the Venetian Expo Center in Las Vegas, Oct. 19-22. What you wanted was the door where Petunia, the unicorn mascot, was sprinkling magic dust. Now in its eighth year, HLTH...
In the Works: Convention Centers Are Expanding to Meet the Next Era of Events
From Louisville to Los Angeles, a wave of convention center expansions is reshaping the North American trade show and convention landscape, adding continuous space, modern amenities, outdoor terraces, and pedestrian-friendly districts to accommodate more flexible, more experiential events. Los Angeles: A $2.6 Billion Expansion to Compete at the Top Tier Construction officially began Oct....
Built Differently: How Carlyle Fired Up Next-Gen Technicians at SEMA 2025
At SEMA 2005, Carlyle Tools showed up with a single mission: to help attendees “turn their toolbox into a beast.” Part of NAPA since 2012, the brand recently underwent a transformation to appeal to a younger audience. “We felt like there was an opportunity to reinvigorate and reinvent how Carlyle tools are being presented,” says...