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RISKWORLD Expanded Its Footprint for 2026, Introducing New Programming and Increased Sustainability Efforts
The four-day conference and trade show attracts risk and insurance professionals from around the world.
UFI Central & South American Conference and Event Directors Summit head to Brazil in December
UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, is to take its Central & South American Conference and Event Directors Summit to São Paulo, Brazil, in December 2026. They will co-locate with Experience Expo. Hosted by UBRAFE (União Brasileira de Feiras e Eventos de Negócios), the UFI…
IMEX Frankfurt opens at record scale
IMEX Frankfurt 2026 opens its doors today with the biggest show yet in terms of exhibitor floor space, marking an impressive display of confidence, growth and investment across the global meetings and events industry. Worldwide growth across key regions Nearly 3,000 companies are exhibiting, either…
Food A’Fair 2026 to Transform India’s Food & Beverage Trade in Hyderabad
Food A’Fair 2026 to Connect India’s Food Industry Food A’Fair 2026 is set to become one of India’s leading international trade fairs for the food and beverage retail sector. Scheduled from 02 to 04 July 2026, Food A’Fair 2026 will take place at the HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad, Telangana,…
The Belfry Hotel & Resort strengthens links to beam with key membership roles
The Belfry Hotel & Resort (The Belfry) has deepened its ties with industry association beam, reinforcing the resort’s role as an active leader within the business events sector. Two employees at The Belfry, Katie Niland and Debbie Collins, have taken on key membership roles within beam, one of the…
CHS Manchester to Build Industry First AI Tool: Live
CHS Manchester is inviting event professionals to contribute to the creation of an industry-specific AI tool, live at the event in September. The ambition comes as part of a partnership between CHS Manchester and Zoby, a specialist agency looking to support meaningful AI adoption by event…
India Horeca Expo 2026 to Bring Hospitality Leaders Together in Coimbatore
India Horeca Expo 2026 Set to Showcase Hospitality Excellence India Horeca Expo 2026 is set to become one of the most important trade events for India’s hospitality and food service sector. Scheduled from 01 to 03 July 2026, India Horeca Expo 2026 will take place at the prestigious CODISSIA Trade…
Bombay Sapphire Distillery: Where Events Become Experiences
Set within the idyllic Hampshire countryside, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery is not simply a venue; it is an experience that leaves a lasting impression long after the final guest departs. Housed in the beautifully restored Laverstoke Mill and flowing alongside the River Test, this extraordinary…
International Confex launches new venue trends and procurement research initiative
International Confex has launched two new cross-sector industry surveys designed to uncover how venues and organisers are adapting to the changing demands of the global events industry in 2026 and beyond. The surveys form part of a wider research initiative exploring the future of venue sourcing,…
Bakers Technology Fair 2026 to Showcase India’s Baking Innovation in Coimbatore
Bakers Technology Fair 2026 Set to Transform the Baking Industry Bakers Technology Fair 2026 is gearing up to become one of India’s most significant trade events for the bakery, confectionery, sweets, and snack manufacturing sectors. Scheduled to take place from 01 to 03 July 2026, Bakers…
Pouring smarter: how Hallgarten & Novum Wines turn tastings into sales intelligence
For Hallgarten & Novum Wines, its annual portfolio tasting is far more than a showcase. It plays a central role in the company’s sales calendar, bringing together buyers, producers and press in one place to shape purchasing decisions for the months ahead. Held each February at Old Billingsgate,…
EMERGING MARKETS AFRICA & SOUTH EAST ASIA
Introduction: Where the Future is Being Built While traditional exhibition powerhouses like the USA, Europe, and the UAE continue to dominate, a new wave of opportunity is emerging across Africa and Southeast Asia. These regions, once considered secondary markets, are now becoming central to the…
ExSys Awards set for July 28 Ceremony in Chicago
The Experiential Design Authority (TEDA) has announced the finalists for the 2026 ExSys Awards, setting the stage for a July 28 awards ceremony hosted by Exhibit City News (ECN) at Moss Inc. headquarters in Franklin Park, Illinois. The post ExSys Awards set for July 28 Ceremony in Chicago appeared…
SINGAPORE – ASIA’S EXHIBITION GATEWAY
Introduction: A Nation That Turned Precision into Power Singapore stands apart as a city-state that transformed scale limitations into strategic strength. Unlike larger countries that rely on geography or volume alone, Singapore built its exhibition identity on something far more powerful:…
HEIDI KLUM ET LAW ROACH FÊTENT AVEC ADRIANA LIMA, HALSEY, STEPHEN LIBBY ET LUCIEN LAVISCOUNT LE LANCEMENT DE LA MAISON MAGNUM®.
L'afterparty le plus médiatisé de Cannes a célébré le défilé inaugural de la marque en accueillant un groupe international de créateurs qui ont présenté la collection House of Magnum®. Law Roach, le nouvel « architecte du goût » de la maison Magnum®, était l'invité d'honneur aux côtés de...
HEIDI KLUM UND LAW ROACH FEIERN MIT ADRIANA LIMA, HALSEY, STEPHEN LIBBY UND LUCIEN LAVISCOUNT DIE EINFÜHRUNG DES HOUSE OF MAGNUM®
Die meistdiskutierte Afterparty in Cannes feierte die erste Modenschau der Marke und begrüßte ein internationales Team von Designern, die die The House of Magnum® Collection vorstellten. Law Roach, der neu ernannte „Geschmacksarchitekt" von House of Magnum®, war Ehrengast neben der „Muse"...
Kehua Delivers India's Largest 180MW / 360MWh Standalone Energy Storage Project
XIAMEN, China, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Xiamen Kehua Digital Energy Tech Co., Ltd. (referred to as Kehua), a global leader in grid-forming (GFM) technology with 38 years of renewables expertise, successfully commissioned India's largest standalone energy storage system (ESS). The...
EMECA points to revenue growth during General Assembly 2026 at Excel London
The European Major Exhibition Centres Association (EMECA) expects revenue growth, it was made clear at the association’s 2026 Spring General Assembly held at Excel London on 13 May. EMECA president Elżbieta Roeske underlined the strategic importance of the exhibition sector: “Based on the EMECA…
Decision Governance to Enhance Accountability and Transparency of Decisions in Enterprises
The decision governance gap was always there. AI agents just made it impossible to ignore. MELBOURNE, Australia, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FlexRule makes the case that accountability, explainability, and decision quality are not AI problems. They are governance problems that...
JinkoSolar Strengthens Collaboration with PM Green: 1 GW Agreement Signed, Including 200 MW of Tiger Neo 3.0 Modules
FLORENCE, Italy, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar, the global leading PV and ESS supplier, recently announced today the signing of a major agreement with PM Green, a company active in the development and management of sustainable energy projects. The agreement covers a total...