The trade fair industry in Germany contributes approximately 30 billion euros to the country's prosperity annually.
A new Economic Impact Study conducted by KPMG on behalf of EMECA highlights the relevance of the European exhibition industry.
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, is pleased to announce that AsiaWorld-Expo has renewed its multi-year UFI Diamond Sponsorship agreement further strengthening its longstanding partnership with UFI.
A new report from IMEX, 25 in 2025, offers event industry professionals around the globe a fresh, thought-provoking look at the ideas, movements, and cultural shifts that defined the past year—and a glimpse of what’s coming next.
Automechanika Shanghai 2025 concludes successfully on 29 November, leaving a lasting impression marked by record-breaking participation from visitors and exhibitors.
Artificial Intelligence is set to change the German trade fair industry. Precisely how has been revealed in a new study conducted by the association the German trade fair industry, AUMA.
Organised by Fitur together with Women Leading Tourism (WLT) it will explore the role of tourism as a platform for employment, entrepreneurship and female leadership.
The 92nd UFI Global Congress, the exhibition industry’s largest global meeting of the year, officially closed on 22 November at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE).
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) has successfully concluded its participation at the 92nd UFI Global Congress, held in Hong Kong last week – the world’s most influential annual gathering of the global exhibitions industry.
The UFI Global Congress is set to become an unforgettable experience. AsiaWorld-Expo will be showcasing its merits as a good host in a variety of ways.
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.
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.
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.
The 27th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today.
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.
IMEX has expanded its welcome events for first timers at this month’s IMEX America, taking place October 7 – 9 in Las Vegas.
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, is proud to announce the approval of a new ISO Technical Committee on Events (TC 354).
Interzoo 2026 supports start-ups and innovators from the pet supplies industry with special stand areas and formats such as the Fresh Ideas Stage.
Women in Exhibitions (WiE) International is proud to announce that Emerald (NYSE: EEX) has joined its growing global network as an international member.
17.11.2025
The international consulting firm for the exhibition and conference industry, today announces a change in its management structure.
The company is pleased to welcome Kai Hattendorf and Sebastian Witt, both experienced exhibition and conference executives, as managing partners. Company founder and current CEO Jochen Witt will transition to the role of executive chairman. The current COO, Gerd Weber, will assume the role of CEO, ensuring operational stability and the ongoing delivery of jwc’s renowned high-quality consulting services.
“After many successful years leading jwc as CEO, I am proud to hand over the leadership while continuing to guide the company as chairman,” says Jochen Witt. “With Gerd Weber continuing in a key role and Kai Hattendorf and Sebastian Witt joining our leadership team, we are ideally positioned to continue delivering first-class services and strategic excellence to our clients around the world.”
Gerd Weber adds: “This leadership evolution combines continuity with new perspectives. Our clients can count on the same dedication, reliability, and quality they have come to expect from jwc. These strategic changes mark an important milestone in jwc’s ongoing development, ensuring the firm’s independence, strength, and long-term commitment to the exhibition and conference industry.”
Kai Hattendorf and Sebastian Witt say: “Jwc is a great place to work as entrepreneurs and to apply what we have learned in this industry in various roles for the benefit of our clients and the wider ecosystem. As business events, media, and associations evolve ever faster, we look forward to working for our clients to see and use the opportunities ahead.”
The new structure will be in place from January
2026.
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