News from the trade fair industry

18.02.2026 Place Leaders Forum launches at IMEX Frankfurt

Senior business event decision-makers and place leaders are invited to the new IMEX Place Leaders Forum (formerly the Policy Forum).
16.02.2026 IFES World Summit 2026 heads to Dubai

The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) announces its 2026 World Summit in Dubai, embodying the theme: “Beyond Boundaries.”
11.02.2026 ‘Global Exhibition Industry Performance Review’ is out now

Jwc – the renowned consultancy for the exhibition and conference industry – has published the latest edition of its annual Global Exhibition Industry Performance Review (GIPR).

09.02.2026 EWB welcomes 6th World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum

Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) is fully set to welcome, for the first time, the 6th World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum (WEIF 2026).

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Germany 2026: New trade fair for precision manufacturing

MTO Days (Make-to-Order Days) will be launching in June next year at Messe Stuttgart.
Germany: Always open to new ideas

The world is turning faster and faster, and industries are subject to rapid change. Messe Stuttgart focuses on developing events with new themes as well as its existing event formats.
UFI Global Congress 2024: Bullish prospects for the industry

International trade fair professionals will convene at Koelnmesse from 20 to 23 November. The 91st edition of the annual gathering will take place against the backdrop of record revenues worldwide.

Further articles from category Focus

IFI in Hongkong: Shaping the future

The 2025 UFI Global Congress is taking place from 19 to 22 November in Hong Kong. Trade fair decision-makers will be coming together at AsiaWorld-Expo to mark the association’s centenary.
IMEX in Frankfurt: Responding to rapid changes

The MICE industry is meeting up in the heart of Europe again from 20 to 22 May. The trade fair is responding to the breathtaking pace of change.
Hong Kong: Rebound underpinned by hard work

In the special administrative region on the Pearl River Delta, one of Asia’s premier international trade fair hubs, the event scene is flourishing again after the pandemic.

Further articles from category International

Exhibition stand construction suppliers: Bright ideas for planners

Smaller elements such as furniture or counters also influence the visual language of an exhibition stand. The system manufacturer Syma is expanding its exhibition stand ranges with lighting effects.
Exhibition stand construction suppliers: PVC from used vegetable oil

Footsteps in exhibition halls are becoming more eco-friendly – in the truest sense. Fotoboden offers vinyl flooring using sustainable materials.
Stand Construction: Green lung for lorries

Exhibitor E.on and stand builder Forum Your Brandbuilder made a green statement for the future of freight traffic at the number one logistics trade show.

Further articles from category Practice

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Thailand: ASEAN’s Hub for Global Exhibitions

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, exhibitions have evolved far beyond their traditional role as trade promotion platforms.

What to do when things go wrong at virtual or in-person events?

In the event world, it’s simply part of life if things don’t work out as planned.

How can networking be made to work at online events?

Networking typically happens at real, in-person events. But it’s also possible to do it online; it just works a little differently. There are various options available to organisers.
How can exhibitors stand out at trade fairs?

New products and a well-conceived stand design are not the only drivers for a successful presence. Many other factors are also important, but trade fair planners often lose sight of them.
How can industry decision-makers be reached online?

Trade fairs and trade fair companies need to constantly further develop, become more agile and flexible and offer services all year round. New, digital offerings are very important here. With its TrustedTargeting technology, Messe München offers its customers access to leading business-to-business decision-makers on the Internet.