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Inside the UFI European Conference 2026
Record attendance in Izmir, Turkey, as the exhibition industry balances AI innovation with human connection

Tradeshows Still Work, But Exhibiting Costs Are Rising
Let’s get something out of the way up front. Tradeshows work. Live events create the kind of connections, conversations, and pipeline moments that no algorithm, email sequence, or LinkedIn outreach campaign has ever reliably replicated. If you’ve been in this industry long enough, you’ve seen the…

A Trusted Source
The global business events industry can play a role in countering the world’s rising levels of distrust.
Future Proofing Our Events
The Event Directors Summit took place the day before the Conference, an intensive & interactive one-day programme for 50 exhibition directors from leading European show brands, led by visionary thinker and strategist – MCI’s Global President Oscar Cerezales. On the mainstage, Oscar presented the…
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Voxo Event Brings Enterprise-Grade Technology to all Event Organisers
Voxo, the innovators behind real-time AI event insights, today announced the launch of its new self-service SaaS platform, Voxo Studio, expanding access to its technology beyond large-scale enterprises. The new offering introduces a more scalable way for organisations to capture and utilise live…

In Memoriam: Thomas James Bacha
In Memoriam: Thomas James Bacha June 12, 1953 – May 24, 2026 Thomas James Bacha died peacefully on May 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was 72. Bacha built a long career in the exhibit and event services industry, with leadership roles across several major companies tied to the Chicago…
Feast & Fable Brings Marketing and Creative Leaders Together for Immersive Storytelling Showcase ‘Unwritten’
Invitation-only London event demonstrated the power of edible storytelling through a multi-sensory, narrative-led dining experience Feast & Fable, the Edible Engagement agency, in partnership with allpoints, welcomed senior marketers, brand leaders and agency professionals to a series of exclusive…
Emirates Old Trafford
Destination Emirates Old Trafford is an award-winning and multi-purpose venue and hotel with an excellent reputation for delivering multi-day conferences, exhibitions, award-dinners, Christmas parties and much more. Based in Manchester, Destination Emirates Old Trafford can cater from ten to 1,000…
Olympia Events and Ticketmaster announce new partnership
Olympia Events has appointed Ticketmaster as its official ticketing partner for all live events hosted at the iconic venue. The partnership will support the 140-year heritage London landmark in strengthening its cutting-edge technology, marketing and audience insight capabilities ahead of its…
Greengage expands ECOsmart sustainability certification network globally
Greengage Solutions has announced continued international expansion of its ECOsmart sustainability certification programme, with certified hotels and venues now operating across the UK, Europe, the USA and Asia, alongside the first Australian venues progressing towards certification. The growth…
How AI and Data Are Rewriting Event ROI – Rainfocus CMO on the Frontline
In this episode James Dickson is joined by Rainfocus CMO Ashleigh Cook to discuss how event data and AI are transforming attendee experiences and providing measurable ROI. She explains data-driven personalisation, real-time analytics, and AI-powered sentiment and recommendation tools that speed…
beam takes business events industry’s voice to Westminster at State of the Nation event
beam, the association representing the business events, accommodation and meetings industry, brought together industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders for its third State of the Nation event on Tuesday 9 June, held at the House of Commons. Hosted by Mike Wood MP and joined by Jack Rankin MP,…
Market intelligence platform launched for the exhibition industry
MBB-Consulting Group has launched the Tradeshow Strategy Compass, a market intelligence platform designed specifically for the exhibition industry. Users get in-depth dashboards across exhibitions, organisers, and show segments, drilling from a global view down to local level. A built-in AI agent…
Sky Labs' „CART BP pro" von internationalen Experten als globaler „Game Changer" gewürdigt
DANZIG, Polen und MANCHESTER, England, 11. Juni 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sky Labs (CEO Jack ByungHwan Lee) gab heute bekannt, dass das Unternehmen exklusive Symposien im Rahmen des 35. Kongresses der European Society of Hypertension (ESH 2026) in Danzig (Polen) sowie der Jahrestagung der...
Se espera que el "CART BP pro" de Sky Labs se convierta en un auténtico "game changer" a nivel mundial
GDANSK, Polonia y MANCHESTER, Inglaterra, 11 de junio de 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sky Labs (CEO: Jack ByungHwan Lee) anunció el 11 de junio la celebración de simposios exclusivos durante el 35.º Congreso de la Sociedad Europea de Hipertensión (ESH 2026) en Gdańsk (Polonia) y en la Conferencia...
iDAC Expo – New Delhi 2026: Complete Guide to Date, Venue, Schedule, Tickets, Exhibitors & Industry Highlights
Introduction to iDAC Expo – New Delhi 2026 iDAC Expo – New Delhi is one of India’s leading exhibitions and conferences dedicated to architecture, interior design, construction, and building innovation. Bringing together architects, designers, consultants, engineers, developers, manufacturers, and…
Hyundai Bioscience USA offers Free Drug Supply and Funding for Clinical Trials to WHO
– Dr. Davey Smith, a Leading U.S. Infectious Disease Expert: "XAFTY® Should Be Urgently Tested to See if it Can Address the Ebola Crisis" – Lab testing confirms potency against Ebola (IC50) stronger than against COVID-19, trials or emergency use should move quickly given previous human...
AVAV Investors Have Opportunity to Lead AeroVironment, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against AeroVironment, Inc. ("AeroVironment" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: AVAV) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities...
