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10.11.2025 RAI Amsterdam expands Aquatech into Southeast Asia
From 25 to 27 November 2026, the new international trade show for water technology — Aquatech Asia — will take place for the first time in Bangkok.
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05.11.2025 The new issue of TFI has been published!
The new issue of Trade Fairs International was published at the beginning of November. Its 92 pages contain the most important news from the national and international trade fair industry.
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30.10.2025 Tomorrow.Mobility 2025 sets the pace for the future of urban mobility
The fifth Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress (TMWC), the global event driving a new sustainable and intelligent urban mobility, returns to Barcelona on November 4–6, 2025.
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27.10.2025 Some 3,000 global exhibitors join twin lighting fairs
The 27th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today.
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13.10.2025 German Pavilion - Three million visitors and two awards
After 184 days at Expo 2025 Osaka, the German Pavilion “Wa! Germany” has closed its doors – an event that can be summed up as an all-round success.
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06.10.2025 IMEX has expanded its welcome events for first timers
IMEX has expanded its welcome events for first timers at this month’s IMEX America, taking place October 7 – 9 in Las Vegas.
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29.09.2025 Global events industry gains recognition: New ISO Technical Committee
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, is proud to announce the approval of a new ISO Technical Committee on Events (TC 354).
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23.09.2025 Support for young companies at Interzoo 2026
Interzoo 2026 supports start-ups and innovators from the pet supplies industry with special stand areas and formats such as the Fresh Ideas Stage.
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19.09.2025 Women in Exhibitions International welcomes Emerald
Women in Exhibitions (WiE) International is proud to announce that Emerald (NYSE: EEX) has joined its growing global network as an international member.
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17.09.2025 Messe Frankfurt partners with GIAMM on Automechanika Jakarta
During today’s press conference, Messe Frankfurt announced the expansion of the Automechanika trade fair brand in Southeast Asia.
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09.09.2025 Diversity, inclusion and innovation for a growing sector
Organised by Fitur in collaboration with JN Global Project, it will showcase the dynamism and potential of inclusive tourism and its contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of destinations.
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03.09.2025 IEG approved the half-yearly financial report
The Board of Directors of Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A. (IEG), approved the half-yearly financial report as at 30 June 2025.
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28.08.2025 UFI launches Business Mission to Bogotá and Latam
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has opened registration for its Business Mission to Bogotá and Latam, which will take place from 14-15 October in Bogotá, Colombia, hosted by Corferais.
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25.08.2025 Construction, digital transformation and mobility at AsiaWorld Expo
In June and July, five important exhibitions took place at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong, four of them were inaugural shows.
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21.08.2025 Income and employment impact of Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre
The six international congresses hosted by Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre brought more than 25,000 congress guests to Helsinki during the first half of the year.
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15.08.2025 More than 250 initiatives have been analyzed
Fiturnext announces that it has already analyzed more than 250 initiatives implemented around the world for the 2026 Challenge.
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12.08.2025 HKTDC appoints Sophia Chong as executive director
Sophia Chong has been appointed executive director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) with effect from 1 October.
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07.08.2025 IMEX and PRA deepen longstanding partnership
IMEX has strengthened its partnership with destination management company (DMC) PRA, a recognized company in the business events industry.
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05.08.2025 UFI Global Barometer indicates activity growth in several markets
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has released the latest 35th edition of its Global Exhibition Barometer report.
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30.07.2025 2.5 million foreign visitors: Germany leading trade fair venue worldwide
Germany is the leading trade fair location worldwide - also in terms of the high levels of internationality on exhibitor and visitor side, according to the association of the German trade fair industry AUMA.
News from the trade fair industry
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21.06.2024 HKCEC attracts over 640,000 buyers in first 5 months of 2024
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (HML) announced that the B2B exhibitions held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in the first five months of 2024 attracted over 640,000 international and local buyers.
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20.06.2024 How AI can enhance the visitor experience
The foundation ExpoTalent invited a group of 25 students to the Cybersec Europe show at the Jaarbeurs in Brussels and asked them to interview the audience and inquire, "How can AI improve the Customer Journey?"
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19.06.2024 Hong Kong: New airspace exhibition in Asia Pacific
The Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) is excited to announce the launch of Airspace Asia Pacific a brand-new exhibition and conference dedicated to airspace and unmanned traffic management (UTM) in the Asia Pacific region.
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17.06.2024 The ESC is coming back to Messe München
Messe München will once again be an international hotspot of medical research and innovation. After eight years, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress is returning to the Bavarian capital in 2026.
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12.06.2024 Panittha Buri elected as UFI president for 2025-26
The UFI board of directors has elected Panittha Buri, vice-chairperson of Bhiraj Buri Group, as the UFI president for the 2025-26 period.
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10.06.2024 UFI in Zurich: Five trends that also move trade fairs
This year, the global association of the exhibition industry is set to hold its European Conference in Zurich from 11 to 13 June. The UFI conference will once again be hosted by the MCH Group.
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05.06.2024 Hong Kong’s exhibition industry delivers strong recovery performance
The Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) has released its latest annual exhibition survey, which acts as an important barometer of the performance of the industry.
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28.05.2024 When it comes to Gen Z, there really is no substitute for experience
Positioning a destination effectively is all about knowing what your newest audience is really looking for, says Duangdej Yuaikwarmdee, director of exhibitions at the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).
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27.05.2024 Global Exhibitions Day to be celebrated on Wednesday 5 June 2024
Exhibitions have transversal impact across multiple industries and economies, building communities to collaborate on solutions for global challenges. The exhibition industry drives progress, facilitates economic growth, connects people and are a sustainable way of doing business.
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22.05.2024 Exhibitions showcase Australia’s manufacturing strength
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, prepares to mark this year’s Global Exhibitions Day on 5 June.
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TFI-Know-how
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.