Aktuelle Ausgabe
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07.08.2026 IEG approves the half-year financial Report
In the first half of the year, the Italian Exhibition Group achieved revenue of €162.8 million, nine percent more than in the same period of 2005.
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06.08.2026 Hyrox to host largest-ever race in Asia
Global fitness race Hyrox is accelerating its expansion across Asia, with plans to stage its largest-ever race in the region, “BYD Hyrox Bangkok”
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05.08.2026 Fitur Cruises 2027 marks its sixth edition
The specialist section of Fitur is expanding its space in Hall 4 and solidifying its position as a hub for business, knowledge and inspiration for cruise lines, destinations, travel agencies and travellers, with Puerto Rico as its sponsor.
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04.08.2026 11th edition of Auto Aftermarket Guangzhou
The 11th edition of Auto Aftermarket Guangzhou (AAG) will take place from 19 to 21 August 2026 at the Poly World Trade Expo Center.
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03.08.2026 First look at Imex America 2026’s education program
The first details of Imex America 2026’s education line-up have been revealed, with a program built around the realities shaping the industry today—from AI and accessibility to event marketing, sustainability and event design.
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01.08.2026 UFI welcomes Nicole Lyashko as Events Operations Support
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, is pleased to welcome Nicole Lyashko as Events Operations Support.
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20.07.2026 QSNCC launches Bangkok’s first city-center Bonded Warehouse
Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) continues to enhance its capabilities in supporting international exhibitions and events with the launch of its Bonded Warehouse service for international exhibitions and events.
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17.07.2026 UFI Asia-Pacific Conference at QSNCC: A Resounding Success for the Region’s Exhibition Industry
The UFI Asia-Pacific Conference 2026 has successfully concluded at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), reinforcing Bangkok’s growing reputation as a leading destination for international MICE events.
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16.07.2026 Guide: resource management in the exhibition industry published
The newly published "Guide to Future-Ready Resource Management in the Exhibition Industry: Refuse – Reuse – Return’.
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16.06.2026 Registration now open for 93rd UFI Global Congress in Kingdom of Bahrain
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, is thrilled to announce that it has opened registrations for the 93rd UFI Global Congress.
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29.05.2026 HKTB partners with organiser Informa Markets
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Informa Markets, a leading global trade exhibition organizer.
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19.05.2026 From event production to ecosystem value
The Dutch trade fair expert Ton Otten addresses the topic "Why trade fairs need smarter organizations" and presents answers.
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04.05.2026 Ifema Madrid steps up growth in 2025
Ifema Madrid has shown its 2025 financial results, following approval by its Governing Board, reporting revenue of 216.8 million euros and 18.7 million euros profit.
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27.04.2026 The new TFI will be published in May!
Just before Imex in May, the new issue of Trade Fairs International will be released. We'll once again take a look behind the scenes of the German trade fair industry, explore our European neighbors, and venture into Asia!
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09.04.2026 Capas 2026 to unite Southwest China’s automotive industry
The 12th Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (Capas) will be held in Chengdu from 21 to 23 May 2026.
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25.03.2026 Multidisciplinary European breast cancer conference in Barcelona
Breast cancer, the most frequently diagnosed tumor among women worldwide, takes center stage this week in Barcelona for an international scientific debate on its challenges and opportunities.
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18.03.2026 MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse open tomorrow
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse – Asia’s premier annual e-commerce and marketing events – will be held concurrently on 19 March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
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10.03.2026 German trade fairs remain a key engine of economic growth
11.8 billion euros are spent by exhibiting companies on their trade fair appearances in an average trade fair year in Germany. Visitors to trade fairs in Germany spend an average of 3.9 billion euros during this period.
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04.03.2026 UFI launches strategy on learning
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has launched its new Strategy on Learning, setting out how professional learning and development will be supported across the organisation and the global exhibition community.
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27.02.2026 Interzoo 2026 starts with two exciting events
Petfood Forum Europe and the Interzoo Sustainability Conference will both be held on 11 May, setting the stage for the world’s leading trade fair for the pet supplies industry.
AUMA Board of Directors: Mario Tobias newly elected
12.08.2024
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 52-year-old Tobias has been CEO of Messe Berlin since September 2023. Before joining Messe Berlin he was head of the Potsdam Chamber of Industry Commerce, and has held prior positions with Germany’s digital association bitkom and the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS).
Klaus D. Kremers, managing partner of Paradies, was
re-elected as 2nd deputy AUMA chair for another three years’ term. Since 1997,
he has been a member of the AUMA Board of Directors, representing textil + mode
- the Confederation of the German Textile and Fashion Industry, and has been
holding the position of 2nd deputy chair since 2003.
Resigning from the AUMA Board of Directors is Jelto Hendriok, CEO of Straub,
who served on the board on behalf of the German Chemical Industry Association.
Martin Buhl-Wagner (Leipziger Messe), Jochen Köckler (Deutsche Messe), Henning
Könicke, (trade fairs and exhibitions association FAMA), Klaus D. Kremers
(Paradies GmbH) and Ulrich Reifenhäuser (Reifenhäuser) were all re-elected to
the Board of Directors.
Freiburg Wirtschaft Messe und Touristik and Messe Augsburg have become new
members of AUMA. The association of the German trade fair industry counts 67
members, including 30 associations of the exhibiting and visiting industry as
well as service associations, and 37 exhibition organisers.
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