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Easyfairs makes another acquisition – The AI Conference in San Francisco
Easyfairs has had a busy couple of weeks. On 22 July, the company announced that it will be launching a US edition…
What I wish I’d known about: Launching events in the US
In this series, we talk to organisers at some of the world’s leading events companies about pressing issues in the industry…
The Iran war shows no signs of stopping. What does this mean for the industry?
What began as a fast military operation is now turning into a protracted modern war. Just today, the US struck three…
Vomela acquires Moss, pushing further into exhibition market
US-based Vomela Companies has acquired events and installations specialist Moss. The deal expands Vomela’s presence in live…
Global Policy Forum: Building bridges in uncertain times
An interview with Martha Donato, regional director, UFI North America By Iain Stirling The exhibition industry finds itself at a…
Global Policy Forum set for Washington, DC in 2026
MAD Event Management, the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) and UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition…
The M&A Brief: Bridging the early stage funding gap in events
GMA interviews Kerry Gumas, board member at Events Venture Group While Private Equity (PE) has established itself as the dominant…
US events industry celebrates major wins in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) has praised President Donald Trump for signing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act…
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…
Ari Emanuel purchases Frieze Art Fairs in $200m deal
A major shift in the global art fair landscape has occurred. Hollywood mogul Ari Emanuel has acquired the Frieze art fair…
Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance welcomes US tax and workforce bills
The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) has welcomed two new bills passed in the USA House of Representatives that…