Asia Pacific
SXSW pulls plug on Sydney event
SXSW Sydney will not return in 2026. Organisers confirmed the 2025 edition was its last, ending the Asia-Pacific expansion of…
GLOBUS Events enters Chinese food exhibition sector, investing in Qiyang Hotpot show
GLOBUS Events (formerly VNU Exhibitions Asia) has signed a strategic co-operation agreement with Beijing Qiyang International…
Cvent trends report offers wealth of insight on reshaping events in the 2026 landscape
Cvent has released its ‘Top event trends for 2026’ report, which offers a wealth of fresh insights on what is shaping our…
UFI reveals Global Exhibitions Day theme for 2026
Global Exhibitions Day will return on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. The 11th edition will run under the theme “Exhibitions drive…
Moats, and how Warren Buffett actually understood trade shows
By Phil Soar, Chairman of CloserStill Group and Nineteen Group Warren Buffett retired on 31 December 2025, aged 96. For half…
IMPACT applying ISO 20121 standards as it develops Smart City Model
Thailand’s largest venue, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, has adopted a set of structured sustainability practices for…
Thailand to require organisers to plan carbon-neutral events
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has set new carbon reduction targets, aiming to reduce emissions by 20,000…
New Executive Committee to launch IEIA 2.0 in India
The Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA) has announced its new Executive Committee for the 2025–2027 term during its…
Messe Frankfurt adds Automation Expo to event portfolio in Southeast Asia
Messe Frankfurt has joined GMTX Co Ltd as co-organiser of Automation Expo, expanding the company’s portfolio of…
AsiaWorld-Expo renews UFI Diamond Sponsorship agreement
AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong has renewed its multi-year UFI Diamond Sponsorship agreement. The agreement was confirmed on 16…
October-November: GMA event deals & trends report
John McGovern, CEO, Grimes McGovern & Associates Despite a dip in Events M&A activity as the year comes to an end…