UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has released the 16th edition of the Euro Fair Statistics report, which provides certified data on the European exhibition market in 13 countries for 2025.
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by Legends Global, has unveiled its Annual Performance Review FY2025/26.
The business value of showing up in person was evident across day two of Imex America, with exhibitors securing new opportunities, buyers seeking emerging or new destinations and industry leaders exploring why human connection remains the event sector’s most powerful advantage.
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has reaffirmed its standing as the venue of choice for leading global and Chinese Mainland organisers, emphasize those responsible.
The international concrete trade fair "Vietconcrete" will take place from April 20 to 22, 2027, in Hanoi, Vietnam. The event is organized by Informa Markets Vietnam, with Merebo Messe International organizing the Europe Pavilion.
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has certified six new destinations as MICE Cities, expanding Thailand’s nationwide MICE City network to 16 destinations under the “2026 MICE City: 16 Destinations” initiative.
Dmg events has appointed Agop Niksarlioglu as Chief Technology Officer, further strengthening its technology, data and digitization capabilities as the company continues to invest in digital innovation across its growing international events portfolio.
AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) announced an invitation for global corporations and brands to submit Expression of Interest (EOIs) for the naming right and strategic brand partnerships for the flagship indoor multipurpose Super Arena at AWE Phase 2.
New report shares the strategy, targets and KPIs behind bematrix’s sustainability ambitions
The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) and the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) have strengthened their partnership.
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has named accommodation specialist bnetwork as the winner of the 2026 UFI Industry Partners Award.
Exhibit Africa and jwc will hold the first edition of the ‘Africa Exhibition Forum’ on 4 and 5 December 2026, hosted by the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi.
The inaugural edition of the event will feature nearly a hundred top-level experts who will address the challenges of the sector.
The international reach of German trade fairs is one of their defining strengths and key competitive advantages, expresses the association of the German trade fair industry (AUMA).
According to the Oxford Economics study commissioned by The Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA), Hong Kong’s exhibition industry continues to serve as a key economic catalyst.
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) is set to welcome the highly anticipated 93rd UFI Global Congress, taking place from 2-5 November 2026 at EWB.
The first visible phase of the construction of Solar, the extension of the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, has been completed.
ITB Americas, taking place 10 – 12 November 2026, in Guadalajara, Mexico, continues to gain momentum.
The Food Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo and Home Delights Expo, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully today.
Ahead of welcoming the global prosthetics, orthotics and assistive technology community to Bangkok in March 2027, Impact Muang Thong Thani is highlighting the barrier-free access built into every hall.
The first ever Global Exhibitions Day will take place on 8 June 2016. It will bring together the global exhibition industry to raise awareness about the value of exhibitions, celebrate the professionals working in the industry and make a new generation of leaders aware of the opportunities the exhibition industry has to offer.
Malaysia returned to Frankfurt this year for the Imex in Frankfurt 2016 worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events that brought together global players in business events. This year, Malaysia showed to the world its renewed offerings that will validate its position as Asia's preferred destination for business events.
How to keep your association relevant was the essential theme at Imex Association Day this year. More than 300 association executives from 30 countries gathered at the Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel to discuss this key issue with experts and their peers.
The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) is holding its World Summit from 2 to 4 June. The event provides a good illustration of the challenges we are currently facing.
On 21-22 April 2016, operations and services managers, venue experts and technology professionals from around the world will meet at Suntec Singapore to discuss new service opportunities arising from the digitalisation of venues. How can venues link, in a clever way, technology and exhibition services such as signage, catering, and ordering systems? Should these new digital services be free of charge or can additional revenue actually be generated?
EuroShop Düsseldorf, the world’s leading trade fair for capital goods in the retail trade, will be entering the Indian markets in 2016. After all, the subcontinent of India is about to become a major economic power and is also one of the fastest growing retail markets in the world. Presenting itself under the umbrella Mall of Europe – powered by EuroShop, this leading trade fair in Düsseldorf will give its exhibitors an opportunity to take part in in-store Asia, New Delhi, from 4 to 6 August 2016.
ICC Sydney received a visit from NSW Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance today to celebrate a major milestone in the delivery of Sydney’s convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct.
Almost 270 delegates from 21 countries and territories gathered in Chiang Mai this week to discuss and debate the future of the exhibition industry. Technology, and the internet in particular, has long been a potential opportunity as well as a source of concern to business event organisers. At this year’s UFI Open Seminar in Asia, industry leaders shared their views on the future of the exhibition industry as more and more event-related online platforms and mobile apps come to market.
Approximately 48,000 (2015: 44,624) visitors from 132 countries made sure they didn’t pass up the opportunity to come to Nuremberg between 10 and 13 February for Biofach, the World's Leading Trade Fair for Organic Food, and Vivaness, the International Trade Fair for Natural Personal Care.
The 2016 UFI Education Award wishes to recognize initiatives designed to support talents and future leaders in their career development. They objective is to honour outstanding activities designed to make the next generation of leaders fit for the future.
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As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, exhibitions have evolved far beyond their traditional role as trade promotion platforms.
In the event world, it’s simply part of life if things don’t work out as planned.
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.
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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