Associations
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…
IFES and fwd: publish new ISO 20121 guide on sustainable event management
Increasing ESG requirements and the growing demand for verifiable sustainability standards are bringing ISO 20121 into sharper…
IFES shifts focus to Gulf, choosing Dubai for next summit
The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) will hold its 2026 World Summit in Dubai. It will take place…
UFI launches Strategy on Learning
The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, UFI has launched its new Strategy on Learning, setting out how professional…
CES owner appoints new president and CEO
The Executive Board of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has appointed a new president, effective 1 May, 2026. Kinsey…
AEO partners with uptakeAI to provide AI training
The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) has partnered with uptakeAI to provide AI training for event professionals. The…