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19.01.2026 New Study highlights importance of German trade fair industry
The trade fair industry in Germany contributes approximately 30 billion euros to the country's prosperity annually.
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15.01.2026 EMECA members secure 567,000 jobs in Europe
A new Economic Impact Study conducted by KPMG on behalf of EMECA highlights the relevance of the European exhibition industry.
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12.01.2026 AsiaWorld-Expo extends UFI Diamond Sponsorship agreement
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.
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17.12.2025 New IMEX report reflects on 2025: 25 trends
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.
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15.12.2025 Automechanika Shanghai: 14 percent more visitors
Automechanika Shanghai 2025 concludes successfully on 29 November, leaving a lasting impression marked by record-breaking participation from visitors and exhibitors.
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10.12.2025 First study on artificial intelligence within the trade fair industry
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.
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04.12.2025 Fitur Woman will project the future of tourism
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.
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30.11.2025 92nd UFI Global Congress at AsiaWorld-Expo
The 92nd UFI Global Congress, the exhibition industry’s largest global meeting of the year, officially closed on 22 November at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE).
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24.11.2025 Bahrain to host the 93rd UFI Global Congress in 2026
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.
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19.11.2025 UFI in Hong Kong: Combining business with culture
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.
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17.11.2025 Jwc announces change in management
The international consulting firm for the exhibition and conference industry, today announces a change in its management structure.
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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.
UFI expands education programmes globally to foster industry excellence
05.08.2024
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, is excited to announce the expansion of its education programmes globally.
This strategic initiative underscores UFI’s commitment
to education as one of its core pillars, aiming to empower professionals at all
stages of their careers with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the
ever-evolving exhibition landscape.
Regional
Successes and Upcoming Programmes
This year, UFI successfully conducted a Venue Management School (VMS) in
Shenyang, hosted by Shenyang New World Expo and held in collaboration with the
Venue Management Association of Australia. Additionally, a VMS took place in
Macau with the support of the Macau Fair & Trade Association (MFTA),
enhancing the expertise of local venue management professionals. Looking ahead, UFI will also host a UFI Exhibition Management School
programme in Macau with MFTA from 10-12 September, which is expected to
significantly elevate the professional standards and capabilities within the
exhibition industry.
UFI
Greater Bay Area Education Partnership
UFI and the MFTA have signed the first-ever Greater Bay Area Education
Partnership, which will include multiple onsite, in-person UFI education
programmes in Macau. UFI’s Exhibition Management School and Venue Management
School, held in English and Mandarin, will be among the programme offerings. This exclusive, two-year agreement further underscores UFI’s role as a
leading education provider for the global exhibition industry and will help
establish Macau as an education hub. Adeline Vancauwelaert, COO of UFI, comments, “In response to the growing demand for professional
development opportunities, UFI is committed to expanding our educational
offerings globally. Education is one of UFI’s core pillars, and we aim to
ensure that industry professionals worldwide have access to the highest quality
training and resources, empowering them to drive the future of the exhibition
industry.”
“Both the UFI Exhibition Management School (EMS) and the UFI Venue Management School (VMS) are foundation programmes of the UFI Certified Professional designation.
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