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Get to know The Experiential Design Authority's U.S. Advisory Board members! Alex Hill, Taylor Corp. Alex Hill, Vice President Experiential Solutions, Taylor Corp. TEDA: Why are awards programs like those offered by The Experiential Design Authority important to our industry? AH: Awards offer validation and feedback to individuals, work teams, the organization, and the client. The chosen design can also be seen as "cutting edge" or trend-setting, providing inspiration for oth

The Experiential Design Authority has announced a special incentive for members of the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) and Experiential Designers and Producers Association (EDPA), offering an exclusive $100 discount on entries to this year’s ExSys Awards. Created to celebrate excellence in system-based exhibits, the ExSys Awards recognize projects that exemplify creativity, innovation, and superior design. The program honors work across the ex

CES 2026 wasn’t just another stop on the global tech tour — it felt more like a full-scale preview of how brands will connect with audiences for the next decade. Beyond the headlines about AI, robotics, and next-gen hardware, the real story unfolded on the show floor itself, where experiences were carefully engineered to inform, immerse, and persuade. For exhibit and event professionals, CES has become less about spotting gadgets and more about decoding the strategies, spatia

The Experiential Design Authority presented the 2026 BOSS (Best of Show Stand) Awards during a ceremony in Las Vegas, recognizing 30 outstanding exhibits that defined the CES 2026 show floor. This year’s awards celebrated the most compelling, immersive, and human-centered brand experiences, highlighting the power of experiential design to create memorable moments and resonant narratives. "CES 2026 was a masterclass in how brands can translate technology into meaningful, human

The Experiential Design Authority is proud to unveil the finalists for its CES 2026 BOSS (Best of Show Stand) Awards. The BOSS Awards celebrate the best examples of experiential design on the show floor of the annual tech extravaganza. A panel of preliminary judges evaluated all stands seeking for those that offered exciting experiences, immersive environments, impactful demos and displays, and/or eye-catching design. The following 30 exhibits have been chosen as finalists.  

The Experiential Design Authority (TEDA) is honored to unveil the distinguished professionals who will serve as judges for the 2026 ExSys Awards. These individuals, each a respected leader in experiential design, marketing, and/or brand strategy, will lend their expertise to evaluate entries across categories, celebrating the most innovative and effective system-based exhibits of the year. Preliminary Panel This year's initial round of evaluations will be conducted by a selec