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Washington, DC hosts inaugural Global Policy Forum
The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA); UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, and MAD Event Management hosted the inaugural Global Policy Forum in Washington, D.C. This invitation-only forum, 29 May, gathered leaders from across the global business and professional events…
Fisher Productions secures Royal Museums Greenwich supplier deal
Fisher Productions has been reappointed as an official event production supplier for Royal Museums Greenwich in a deal running until 2030. The agreement covers the National Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark, the Queen’s House, the Peter Harrison Planetarium and the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Fisher…
Better Stands celebrates first year with 70 members implementing programme
One year after its global launch at UFI European Events Week in Thessaloniki, Better Stands by NZCE has moved from an industry initiative into an approach that is now being used across the exhibition sector with representation from over 70 members worldwide. Its stated purpose is to help the…
IAAPA Expo Europe returns to London for its main attraction
Leisure industry event, IAAPA Expo Europe, is set for a return after four years to London, 21–25 September 2026, at Excel London. Organisers are tracking growth of 50% in the show’s space since 2022, with a record show floor of 21,000sqm, more than 800 exhibitors, 175+ industry speakers and over 60…
Padel smashes third summit on court in Barcelona
The third edition of Padel World Summit (PWS) upped its game in Barcelona in May, with the three-day event staging its largest edition to date with a total of 7,208 attendees, 20% more than the previous year. The halls were full of busy professional activity and organisers report more than half of…
RefTech partners with Eventflow to support smarter exhibitor management
RefTech has announced a new partnership with Eventflow, further expanding the range of technology solutions they can offer their event organiser clients. Eventflow is a white-label exhibitor management platform designed to help organisers replace fragmented workflows, email chains and spreadsheets…
International Confex relaunches Global Event Tech Summit for 2026
International Confex has announced that it will relaunch the Global Event Tech Summit, moving it from the Conference News portfolio into its own stable. The summit is set for London on 9 July. It will bring together corporate event planners, exhibition organisers, agencies, associations and…
Messe Stuttgart India acquires Cable & Wire Fair
Messe Stuttgart India has announced its strategic acquisition of the Cable & Wire Fair, India’s leading trade fair for the wire and cable industry. Taking place every two years, the industry trade show will be opening its doors once again 9-11 December 2027 in Delhi. The new investment represents…
Hong Kong Tourism Board signs MoU with Informa Markets to bring in premium exhibition IPs
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global exhibition organiser Informa Markets designed to bring a portfolio of premium international exhibition IPs to Hong Kong. Through the global exhibition platform, The Festival of Connoisseurs…
Vikings immersive exhibition wins four Eventex Awards
FKP Scorpio Entertainment (FKPE) and producer Alegria Exhibition have won four Eventex Awards for Vikings: The Immersive Experience, the touring attraction billed as the UK’s largest immersive Viking exhibition. The show received Gold awards for Best Set Design and Best Use of Audiovisual,…
Gther appoints Hana Robinson as client success director
Event technology platform gther has appointed Hana Robinson as client success director. Robinson said: “Having used the platform, myself and worked closely with the team, I’ve seen first-hand the difference gther can make. So, when the opportunity arose to join such a forward-thinking company, it…
Change of leadership at NürnbergMesse Austria
Following ten successful years at the helm, managing director Inge Tremmel will hand over operational responsibility for NürnbergMesse Austria to her longtime colleague Rosa Greul on 1 August 2026. Since NürnbergMesse Austria was founded, Tremmel has played a pivotal role in developing and shaping…
Jeremy Clarkson’s Farm-Fest draws controversy, with visitors giving praise and some exhibitors complaining
Jeremy Clarkson’s inaugural Great British Farm-Fest drew more than 50,000 visitors over the May bank holiday weekend, but a number of traders left early, saying they failed to cover their costs. The three-day event ran from 23-26 May at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, across 300 acres. Adult tickets…
The rise of the prepared visitor: Why today’s exhibition attendee is different
By Davinia Bourdon, head of sales – exhibitions at Olympia Events For years, success in exhibitions was often measured by one thing: footfall. Bigger numbers meant a better show. But what we’re seeing now is a different, and (in my view) healthier dynamic emerging. Visitors today are arriving more…
New CEO appointed at Messe München Asia
Effective June 1, 2026, Nino Gruettke will be appointed chief executive officer of MMI Asia, the subsidiary of Messe München in Southeast Asia. He is succeeding Michael Wilton, who has decided to step down from his position for personal reasons. The transition comes in time for the Singapore…
Cleopatra immersive experience wins 16 industry awards
Cleopatra: The Immersive Experience has won 16 industry awards in the space of a week, including nine Telly Awards and seven Eventex Awards, as immersive exhibitions continue to compete for audiences across the entertainment, culture and live events sectors. The experience, currently running at…
jwc pilots analytical framework to help destinations assess how business events contribute to long-term development
Germany-based exhibition and conference industry consultancy, jwc has introduced a new Destination Development Model (DDM), which it claims shows how business events support public-policy goals. The DDM, jwc says, is a response to growing demand from governments for clearer evidence of the sector’s…
Manifest expands with Hyve, marking fifth geoclone in six months
Global exhibition organiser Hyve has announced it is launching its supply chain brand Manifest in Europe, with Lisbon confirmed as the host city for October 2027. Manifest is expanding as Hyve continues to scale proven event brands into markets where it sees strong customer demand and long-term…
EN Indy Expo 2026 Opens Registration Across Three Attendee Categories
Independent exhibition organisers can secure a complimentary place until 31 May 2026 as the fully redesigned event prepares to bring the exhibition community together for a day of practical insight, peer-to-peer networking, and commercially valuable conversation. Exhibition News (EN) has officially…
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre acquires solar power plant
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre and Finnish energy company Helen built one of the city’s largest solar power plants on the centre’s roof in 2019 and the venue has now acquired the plant from Helen. Management intends to increase the share of solar-generated electricity at the venue further in…