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Freeman Launches 3D Visualization Platform

Freeman's new in-house platform turns convention center floor plans into navigable 3D environments — and has the potential to change how planners visualize, sell, and build events before a single booth goes up.
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Iran War Costs Planner $1.5 Million

Financial losses stemming from the Iran War continue to mount, with cancellations now pushing further into the 2026 calendar as uncertainty reshapes global event demand.