CEIR Index Update: Where the U.S. B2B Exhibition Industry Stands and What Comes Next

Includes a Live Web Event on 05/14/2026 at 10:30 AM (CDT)

Business conditions continue to shift and executives need clarity to plan ahead. Join CEIR for an updated briefing on the state of the U.S. B2B exhibition industry, featuring the latest data from the newly released CEIR Index Dashboard. Adam Sacks will highlight 2025 results, updated forecasts through 2028, and the macroeconomic and geopolitical forces shaping industry performance. Nancy Drapeau will share select benchmarks and insights from the Organizer Benchmarking Study and other recent CEIR research, focusing on the metrics leaders rely on to inform event strategy and business decisions. This session is designed for senior executives seeking a concise, authoritative outlook to support planning in a changing environment.

Presented by: Adam Sacks, President, Tourism Economics and Nancy Drapeau, IPC, Vice President of Research, Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR).

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Adam Sacks

President

Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics Company

Adam Sacks is the President of Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company serving the global travel and tourism industry. With more than 25 years of experience, he specializes in policy analysis, market assessments, and economic impact, helping destinations, companies, and governments make informed investment and strategy decisions. A sought-after keynote speaker (and occasional guitarist), Adam frequently shares insights on the global travel economy.

Nancy Drapeau, IPC

Vice President of Research

Center for Exhibition Research

Nancy Drapeau, IPC. Is a market research veteran with more than 31 years in the business-to-business exhibitions industry. As CEIR’s Vice President of Research, Ms. Drapeau conducts industry wide studies and reports on current trends in the exhibition industry. In 2019, she was named to BizBash’s 1,000 Most Influential People in Events list. She holds a BA in Government from Georgetown University and a Master’s in Advanced European and International Studies from l’Institut Européen des Hautes Études Internationales. She is an AC Nielsen Burke Institute trained focus group moderator. She is a well-respected industry speaker and an active member of the Industry Insights Association and has served on the Event Industry Council’s (EIC) Research & Advocacy Task Force. She lives in Maine, with her husband and a border collie named Moxie.

Upon completion, this session is eligible for 0.75 clock hours towards CEM recertification.