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EXPOMOBIL merges to become part of Octanorm in Germany
Germany-based events contractor EXPOMOBIL (Messezubehör-Vertriebs GmbH), has announced a merger with Octanorm. The deal brings…

New UFI Barometer shows continued industry-wide adaptation and drive to enhance event formats
UFI has released the 36th edition of its flagship Global Exhibition Barometer report. The Global Association of the Exhibition…

ECEF focusing on the future in 25th anniversary year
The 25th anniversary of the US-based Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) will again focus on helping 250 industry…

Messe Stuttgart expands South East Asia portfolio with trade fair launch in Bangkok
Messe Stuttgart is expanding its portfolio of international trade fairs with the news of a new subsidiary trade fair launch in…

Desktop 3D printing enters the production era at Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026
Following a breakthrough 2025 edition that saw visitor numbers climb 78% and international attendance more than double…

Star Live partners with Electra
Star Live has announced a collaboration with Electra to deliver integrated solutions in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East…

GL events exhibitions division massively outperforms live events and venues
GL events reported full-year 2025 revenue of €1.7bn, up 7.4% at constant exchange rates – and 5.3% year on year. The…

Guest event’s 2028 move to Stuttgart set to boost skilled trades in Baden-Württemberg region
The FAF FARBE, AUSBAU & FASSADE, the trade fair for facade design and interior architecture, is set to make the move…

New platform launch for building and interior finishing industries in Southeast Asia
GLOBUS Events (formerly known as VNU Exhibitions Asia) has announced a partnership with Messe Stuttgart and Deutsche Messe to…

Impact XM and Jack Morton to merge
Impact XM and Jack Morton, two leading global brand experience agencies, have announced, 21 January, that they are merging. The…

SNIEC posts record breaking 2025
The Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) completed a landmark year in 2025, with a full calendar of globally recognised…