The UFI Asia-Pacific Conference 2026 has successfully concluded at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), reinforcing Bangkok’s growing reputation as a leading destination for international MICE events.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Informa Markets, a leading global trade exhibition organizer.
The Dutch trade fair expert Ton Otten addresses the topic "Why trade fairs need smarter organizations" and presents answers.
Ifema Madrid has shown its 2025 financial results, following approval by its Governing Board, reporting revenue of 216.8 million euros and 18.7 million euros profit.
Just before Imex in May, the new issue of Trade Fairs International will be released. We'll once again take a look behind the scenes of the German trade fair industry, explore our European neighbors, and venture into Asia!
The 12th Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (Capas) will be held in Chengdu from 21 to 23 May 2026.
Breast cancer, the most frequently diagnosed tumor among women worldwide, takes center stage this week in Barcelona for an international scientific debate on its challenges and opportunities.
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse – Asia’s premier annual e-commerce and marketing events – will be held concurrently on 19 March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
11.8 billion euros are spent by exhibiting companies on their trade fair appearances in an average trade fair year in Germany. Visitors to trade fairs in Germany spend an average of 3.9 billion euros during this period.
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has launched its new Strategy on Learning, setting out how professional learning and development will be supported across the organisation and the global exhibition community.
Petfood Forum Europe and the Interzoo Sustainability Conference will both be held on 11 May, setting the stage for the world’s leading trade fair for the pet supplies industry.
India’s furniture and interiors industry is entering a decisive growth phase driven by urbanisation, infrastructure expansion, premium housing, hospitality demand, and a sharp rise in global sourcing interest.
Senior business event decision-makers and place leaders are invited to the new IMEX Place Leaders Forum (formerly the Policy Forum).
The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) announces its 2026 World Summit in Dubai, embodying the theme: “Beyond Boundaries.”
Jwc – the renowned consultancy for the exhibition and conference industry – has published the latest edition of its annual Global Exhibition Industry Performance Review (GIPR).
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) is fully set to welcome, for the first time, the 6th World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum (WEIF 2026).
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by Legends Global, has unveiled Connect Create, a new in house content creation service that helps clients bring their stories to life.
The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), jointly organised by the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully today.
Next autumn, a new European event will be held in the Catalan capital that will showcase the latest innovations in batteries and energy storage systems for industrial applications and large infrastructures.
The trade fair industry in Germany contributes approximately 30 billion euros to the country's prosperity annually.
The global association of the exhibition industry, has selected Chris Skeith, OBE, as the organisation’s next Chief Executive Officer, taking over from Kai Hattendorf on the 1st of January 2025.
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, reports the successful conclusion of the 2024 UFI Americas Conference, which brought together over 170 exhibition industry leaders and stakeholders from across the Americas and beyond.
Alliances are getting stronger, cooperation among trade fair organisers is increasing. This is one of eight current trends in the trade fair industry in Germany, according to the annual publication ‘AUMA Trends 2024/2025’
Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) is proud to announce the appointment of YB V. Sivakumar as its new chairman, effective 30 August 2024.
Fira de Barcelona's foreign activities are gaining presence in Asia with the holding of Alimentaria Chengdú and Smart City Expo Hangzhou at the start of the course.
The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) is excited to announce that Gregor Bischkopf has joined the association as the incoming executive director.
With the start of the IAA Transportation on September 16th, Deutsche Messe is ringing in the second half of the year at the exhibition center in Hanover.
Google Xi is set to introduce event and experience professionals to different ways of applying design thinking, fostering collaboration and delivering on the promise of inclusion at their events through an ongoing partnership with IMEX.
Co-creating an event with local partners and the destination itself can provide greater access to buyers, build trust and improve engagement for exhibition visitors.
Fira Barcelona will be the epicentre this autumn of international medical and technological advances.
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