Meetings Technology Expo will be May 21 at the Metro Center Marriott in Washington. The event will feature 16 CMP and CAE accredited sessions and two dozen technology demonstrations. The keynote speaker will be Lance Fernsterman, whose company, ReedPOP, hosts events such as Comic Con and the Star Wars Celebration.

A new federation has formed, comprising associations involved in the exhibition industry, according to meetingsnet.com. The federation was formed at the second All-Exhibition Industry Summit, Feb. 24 in Atlanta. Groups involved include International Association of Exhibitions and Events, Exhibition Services and Contractors Association, Society of Independent Show Organizers, ASAE, Center for Exhibition Industry Research, Corporate Event Marketers Association, Destination Marketing Association International, Exhibitor Appointed Contractors Association (which recently merged with Trade Show Exhibitors Assocaition), Exhibit Designers and Producers Association, Healthcare Convention and Exhibitors Association, International Association of Venue Managers, International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing, International Exhibition Logistics Associates and Professional Convention Management Association.

International Association of Exhibitions and Events, Dallas, released a white paper on Wi-Fi and Mobile Challenges in the Exhibitions and Events Industry. The main concern is the growing use of Wi-Fi internet access during exhibitions/events, and the likely consequences that will affect connectivity quality and reliability with collective customers.