The results of the first nine months of 2026 are: revenues at 222.6 million euros, plus 16.7 per cent, Adjusted EBITDA at 59.3 million euros, plus 31.6 per cent with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 26.7 per cent.
In an interview with Trade Fairs International, Sara Ahmed Buhejji, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) and chairperson of Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), discusses the 93rd UFI Congress as well as the future of the MICE industry in Bahrain.
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) has signed a two-year Diamond Sponsorship agreement with UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry.
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s UFI Medals of Honour, announced during the 93rd UFI Global Congress in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The Kingdom of Bahrain today welcomed the global exhibitions community as it officially opened the 93rd UFI Global Congress at Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), bringing together industry leaders and c-suite professionals from around the world to discuss the future of the exhibitions industry.
Representatives from UFI member companies worldwide gathered in the Kingdom of Bahrain today for the UFI General Assembly, where they reviewed the association’s activities from 2026 and shared the priorities for 2027.
ESMO Congress brought together nearly 40,000 specialists from around the world at Ifema from 23 to 27 October to showcase the latest breakthroughs in cancer research, diagnosis and treatment.
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.
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The 19th Eco Expo Asia, is jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
The show opened at AsiaWorld-Expo today and runs until 2 November. Attracting over 300 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions, the event showcases a wide range of innovative environmental technologies and projects. The last day of the expo (2 November) will open to the public for free, to encourage sustainable living practices.
Sun Jinlong, Secretary
of the Leading Party Members Group and Vice Minister of the Ministry of
Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China, Yuan Da, Deputy Secretary General, National Development and Reform Commission of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Peng,
Director-General, Department of Energy Conservation and Resources
Comprehensive Utilization, Ministry of Industry and Information
Technology of the People’s Republic of China, Tse Chin-wan, Secretary for Environment and Ecology of the Hong Kong SAR Government, HKTDC executive director Margaret Fong, and Judy Cheung, deputy general manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, were at the opening ceremony.
Margaret Fong said, “Under the theme of “Fostering Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality”, Eco Expo Asia once again gathers leading experts from the eco sector to help shape a more sustainable future, with a special focus on Asia. A highlight of the Expo, the Eco Asia Conference addresses the latest industry trends and developments. Key officials from Mainland China and countries along the Belt and Road share their insights into the latest policies and practices in their region.”
Tse Chin-wan said,
“Looking ahead, we will continue to harness the transformative power of
innovation and technology to accelerate the growth of green and
low-carbon transformation through supporting the development of green
industry, promoting development of new energy and more importantly,
facilitating green research and development projects with application
potentials to transform into commercially valuable products through
various measures.”
This year’s Expo attracts over 190 exhibitors from the Greater Bay Area. In addition to the Hong Kong Pavilion, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou Municipality, Shenzhen Municipality and the Macao SAR Pavilions showcase products and technologies in waste management, environmental acoustics and water quality management. The new Anhui Pavilion features technologies related to air quality, water treatment and water quality management, as well as presenting research, products and services related to new energy. Overseas group exhibitors include Canada, Finland, the Netherlands and Norway, presenting technologies and services related to waste management and water quality, as well as technologies for new energy, energy efficiency and green building, alongside eco-friendly materials and organic products.
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