Europe
Visual Hive unveils its AI event engine ‘bee’
Building on its debut at the Event Tech Live Launchpad competition in November 2024, and a subsequent period of invitation-only…
UK’s Events Industry Alliance calls for a Mutual Recognition Agreement with the EU on business events
The Events Industry Alliance (EIA) is launching a campaign, 1 July, urging UK and EU policymakers to prioritise the establishment…
Five of the most controversial trade shows in history
Most trade shows are a major benefit to the world – economically, socially and even ethically. But, if we turn back the…
Raccoon signs three-year deal with Explori as part of growth strategy
UK-based Raccoon Media Group, the international organiser behind 20 trade and consumer events, has signed a three-year agreement…
Diversified promotes Janice Rogers to chief people officer
Portland, Maine-based international events and media company Diversified, global B2B events and media company has announced the…
Germany remains world’s top trade fair destination
In sheer numbers, Germany is undoubtedly the world’s leading trade fair venue. According to data from the Association of…
NürnbergMesse Italia gets new MD
After more than 25 years with the NürnbergMesse Group, Stefania Calcaterra has stepped down as managing director of its…
Targi w Krakowie/EXPO Krakow wins 2025 UFI Marketing Award
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has named Targi w Krakowie/EXPO Krakow from Poland as the winner of its…
The M&A Brief: What kind of businesses are portfolio companies buying?
By John McGovern, owner & CEO, Grimes McGovern & Associates Last week we mentioned that twelve deals were completed in…
Philip Harting elected AUMA chairman for the third time
The General Assembly of the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA) has voted unanimously to give current chairman…
Kuehne+Nagel wins the 2025 UFI Industry Partners Award
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has named Kuehne+Nagel as the winner of its 2025 UFI Industry Partners…