Associations
UFI European Conference draws record numbers in Izmir
Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, UFI’s European Conference, hosted by İZFAŞ in İzmir, Türkiye, 3-5 June 2026, was…
HKECIA elects first woman chair to succeed Stuart Bailey
Wendy Lai has been elected the new chairman of the HKECIA. She is the first woman to lead the association in its…
Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre CEO elected UFI president for 2027-28
CEO of the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Said Al Shanfari will join the UFI Presidential Trio as incoming president in…
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…
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…
Bournemouth International Centre adopts AEV eGuide
Association of Event Venues has named Bournemouth International Centre as the 16th venue to formally adopt its eGuide operational…
AEV welcomes Bahraini venue as newest international member
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has revealed Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre, in Sakhir, Bahrain, as its newest international…
AEV renames MASA group as Event Sector CTBIE
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has renamed its MASA (multi-association security awareness) cross-association working group…
Bangkok’s crown jewel: How the QSNCC welcomed the world’s exhibition industry
The 2026 UFI Asia-Pacific Conference at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) reinforced Bangkok’s position as a…
Three events industry associations unite their European advocacy under one umbrella
Three of the world’s leading events and exhibition associations – EMECA (European Major Exhibitions Centres Association), ICCA…
UFI Associations Committee re-elects chair and vice-chair with new three-year mandate
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has re-elected its chair and vice-chair for its Associations Committee…