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.
Impact Muang Thong Thani reports a 10 percent increase in venue bookings for the first half of the year, reports the venue management company.
The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO), in partnership with Fiexpo Exhibitions Group, announces an the Latin America region’s business and professional events industry.
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has continued to prove itself the preferred venue for international organisers staging leading exhibitions and conferences in Hong Kong.
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, announces that Kai Hattendorf will leave UFI at the end of 2024, having been the CEO since 2015.
Hong Kong has secured the hosting right of the prestigious Lions International Convention in 2026, one of the world's largest service club events.
An convergence of minds and ideas unfolded as Malaysia hosted the second Asia Convention Alliance Association Forum (ACAAF) at the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
The General Assembly of the association of the German trade fair industry, AUMA, elected Mario Tobias to the Board of Directors at its annual meeting in Berlin, on 13 June.
The team behind IMEX America has revealed how the show, taking place October 8–10 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, is set to respond to shifts in the business events sector, in which rising costs, resource limitations and a fast-changing geopolitical landscape are all at play.
Farnborough International Airshow 2024 cemented its positioning as must-attend event in the aerospace calendar and delivered its busiest event in recent decades, with a 33% increase on visitors.
At its 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner today graced by deputy prime minister Mr Heng Swee Keat, Singapore Expo (managed by Constellar) celebrated its 25-year heritage as well as its refreshed brand identity “Playground of Possibilities”.
A new survey by International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, delivers remarkable results.
The 34th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 7th HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and 4th HKTDC World of Snacks, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded after a successful seven-day run.
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and three alliance organisations jointly announced their aligned measures.
Malaysia’s new vehicle sales grew by eight percent to 260,236 units in the first four months of 2024 compared to the corresponding period of last year.
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has named RX Germany as the winner of the 2024 UFI Marketing Award.
With just over three months to go, registration is now open for the next edition of IMEX America, the award-winning and largest trade show in North America for the global business events industry.
The most recent IELA congress in Taipei was for the logistics service provider R.E. Rogers India extremely successful.
The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) has concluded its World Summit 2024, held from June 18-22, marking not only the 25th annual IFES event but also the 40th anniversary of the organisation.
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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