Industry News
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Stax releases Top 20 organiser rankings
The world’s 20 biggest exhibition organisers made a combined $11.7bn in 2025, around 14% more than the year before, according to Grant… The post Stax releases Top 20 organiser rankings appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..
Saying no upwards – with evidence
Following on from the last piece about hitting numbers and where they come from, I thought I’d talk about how to say… The post Saying no upwards – with evidence appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..
Genoa International Boat Show setting sights on bigger horizons
Organisers expect more than 1,000 boats, 215 new models and representation from 45 countries across five continents will come together in Italy,… The post Genoa International Boat Show setting sights on bigger horizons appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..
Events companies will need to run right to work checks on contractors from 1 October
From 1 October, businesses will have to confirm that agency workers, contractors, subcontractors and some gig workers have the right to work… The post Events companies will need to run right to work checks on contractors from 1 October appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..
Premagic and VOXO team up to extend event content’s shelf life
Premagic, an event marketing platform, has partnered with VOXO, a Swedish based-event content platform, to help organisers make more use of material… The post Premagic and VOXO team up to extend event content’s shelf life appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..
Major attractions expo concludes London show with its biggest show floor yet
IAAPA Expo Europe has finished a five-day run at Excel London on 24 September, with organiser IAAPA reporting that this edition featured… The post Major attractions expo concludes London show with its biggest show floor yet appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..
ADNEC Group and Expo Centre Sharjah launch 2027 Jewels of Emirates Show in Al Ain
ADNEC Centre Al Ain will host a new Jewels of Emirates Show, 27-31 January 2027, as part of a new collaboration with… The post ADNEC Group and Expo Centre Sharjah launch 2027 Jewels of Emirates Show in Al Ain appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..
How I adapt once the event is over as a neurodivergent professional
We don’t talk enough about what happens when months of planning culminate in a few days onsite, or how the comedown afterwards… The post How I adapt once the event is over as a neurodivergent professional appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..
Meet the EN30u30: Tom Moran
Over the course of the EN 30underThirty programme, Exhibition News will be speaking to members of the programme about their professional journey and the… The post Meet the EN30u30: Tom Moran appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..
Raccoon Media Group announces Edition Dog Live JV for 2027
Raccoon Media Group has announced a new UK joint venture with Edition Media Ltd, bringing Edition Dog Live into its growing animal… The post Raccoon Media Group announces Edition Dog Live JV for 2027 appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..
Singapore Tourism Board and Messe Berlin announce Asia-Pacific partnership
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Messe Berlin have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), commiting to the continued growth of Messe… The post Singapore Tourism Board and Messe Berlin announce Asia-Pacific partnership appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..
Forge shapes new portfolio leadership as it scales for growth in key markets
B2B events and media company Forge, formed by the combination of Emerald and Questex, has announced a new portfolio leadership team structure… The post Forge shapes new portfolio leadership as it scales for growth in key markets appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..
dmg events appoints chief technology officer
International event organiser dmg events has appointed Agop Niksarlioglu as chief technology officer, as the company continues to invest in digital innovation… The post dmg events appoints chief technology officer appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..
Paris, Bogotá and Melbourne’s former mayors join YouTube co-founder in Abu Dhabi for LIVEX 2026
YouTube co-founder Steve Chen, Ryan Reynolds, and Tucker Carlson are among the first speakers confirmed for LIVEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi. They will join… The post Paris, Bogotá and Melbourne’s former mayors join YouTube co-founder in Abu Dhabi for LIVEX 2026 appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade…
The Unsung Hero: Laura Manuel
In this series, features and series developer Heather Nicholls speaks to the unsung heroes of the events industry to reveal what really… The post The Unsung Hero: Laura Manuel appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..
Manta Media Capital invests in On Sale Group in support of an exhibition for the experience economy
Manta Media Capital has invested in On Sale Group, backing the relaunch of its flagship event as On Sale Live: The Experience… The post Manta Media Capital invests in On Sale Group in support of an exhibition for the experience economy appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..
CloserStill Media appoints new MD, Europe
UK-based international exhibition organiser CloserStill Media has appointed Nicola Hamann as managing director, Europe. She will oversee CloserStill’s Learning & HR and Future… The post CloserStill Media appoints new MD, Europe appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..
Jeremy Rees elected AEV chair, among suite of board changes
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced several changes to its board following its annual general meeting at The NEC Birmingham… The post Jeremy Rees elected AEV chair, among suite of board changes appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..
EAIE tracks carbon impact at 2026 Glasgow conference
The European Association for International Education (EAIE) has expanded its sustainability partnership with consultancy Green Circle Solutions (GCS), making carbon footprint measurement… The post EAIE tracks carbon impact at 2026 Glasgow conference appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for…
Better Stands wins 2026 UFI Sustainable Development Award
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has named Better Stands as the winner of its 2026 UFI Sustainable Development Award. The Award… The post Better Stands wins 2026 UFI Sustainable Development Award appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..