Associations
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…
GMID 2026 putting the accent on the human catalyst for growth
The Events Industry Council (EIC) has announced the launch of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2026 and advocacy framework, a…
Barcelona International Boat Show sets marketing sails for October edition
Barcelona International Boat Show will return to Barcelona’s Port Vell in October, bringing together a wide selection of…
ECA launches 2.0 advocacy initiative and names Tommy Goodwin president & CEO
The US Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) has announced the launch of ECA 2.0. an initiative, the association says…
Events Industry Alliance appoints consultancy firm to lobby UK government
Henham Strategy has won a competitive bid to be the Events Industry Alliance’s public affairs partner. This means that Henham…
UFI Asia-Pacific Conference brings industry together in Bangkok
Over 260 delegates from across Asia and beyond attended the 2026 UFI Asia-Pacific Conference in Bangkok. The event was hosted by…
Italian industry associations agree new collaborative strategy
A Joint Coordination Committee between AEFI – Italian Exhibition and Trade Fair Association and IT-EX met in Milan this…