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UFI reveals Global Exhibitions Day theme for 2026
Global Exhibitions Day will return on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. The 11th edition will run under the theme “Exhibitions drive…
Moats, and how Warren Buffett actually understood trade shows
By Phil Soar, Chairman of CloserStill Group and Nineteen Group Warren Buffett retired on 31 December 2025, aged 96. For half…
New KPMG study shows EMECA members generate €82bn and secure 567,000 jobs in Europe
A new Economic Impact Study conducted by KPMG on behalf of the European Major Exhibition Centres Association (EMECA) has shown…
Chemspec Europe to return to Cologne in May 2026
Chemspec Europe, the cross-sector sourcing hub for fine and speciality chemicals has announced its return to Cologne on 6-7 May…
Diversified acquires Marine Money ship finance events and publications
Diversified, global B2B events and media company headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA, has announced the acquisition of Marine…
Hyve reports double digit growth and plans series of launches in 2026
International exhibition organiser Hyve has reported double-digit growth for a third consecutive year and said it is on track to…
Heimtextil and Hospitality Interiors Europe announce partnership starting 2027
Messe Frankfurt GmbH will host the launch of Hospitality Interiors Europe (HINT), a new exhibition dedicated to the hospitality…
Nineteen Group makes third acquisition of the week
UK-based international exhibition organiser Nineteen Group has announced its third acquisition this week, with SubSummit, the US…
New Swapcard tools aim to turn event tech into revenue driver, not net cost
Swapcard has launched two new revenue tools for event organisers – Hosted Buyer & Smart Meetings and an Exhibitor…
UFI appoints sustainable development coordinator
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has appointed Zeeshan Ghazi (pictured) as its sustainable development…
Trendz and ShowUP unite for joint refurbishment in The Netherlands
Easyfairs’ Trendz is to co-locate with ShowUP in a move the organisers’ say is to unite to create the largest retail event…