Europe

UK’s AEO appoints Anna Golden as new CEO
The UK’s Association of Event Organisers (AEO) has appointed Anna Golden (pictured) as its new chief executive officer…

CrowdComms setting new standards for data security with ISO 27001:2022 recertification
Event technology specialists CrowdComms, has completed the successful recertification to the ISO 27001:2022 standard by the…

Raccoon launches European running expo
UK-based Raccoon Media Group will debut an invite-only show for the European running industry in Amsterdam in 2025. The…

Whitespace Group acquired by Creaplan Group in European expansion
Belgium-based Creaplan Group has acquired Whitespace Group, the UK leader in premium modular exhibition stand design and build…

Raccoon launches Animal Health division with two acquisitions
UK-based Raccoon Media Group has acquired two animal expos for an undisclosed sum, and appointed Nicole Cooper as CEO of its…

ESSA reveals shortlist for its 2024 Awards
The UK’s Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has revealed the shortlist for its 2024 ESSA…

BREAKING NEWS: Excel London acquires Business Design Centre in London
Excel London, subsidiary of ADNEC Group, has completed, for an undisclosed sum, the acquisition of BDCG Holdings Company, the…

Doug Emslie acquires minority stake in Jacobs Media
Former Tarsus Group CEO and current chairman of Cuil Bay Capita investment vehicle, Doug Emslie (pictured) has acquired a…

NEC appoints former Merlin Entertainments CEO as new chair
The Birmingham-based NEC Group has appointed Sir Nick Varney as its non-executive chair. He brings more than 30 years of…

InfraXmedia announces acquisition of Data Center Nation (DCN)
InfraXmedia, a B2B media and events platform for the digital infrastructure industry and the parent company…

UFI counts down to 91st Global Congress in Cologne
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has unveiled its programme for the 91st Global Congress, which takes…