Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance Newsletter
Sector: Exhibitions
UK Exhibitions Drive ÂŁ9.4bn in Trade According to EIA Report
From Exhibition News: The UK exhibitions industry generates ÂŁ9.4bn in trade, attracts 6.1 million global visitors and provides 99,000 jobs, according to the latest Economic Impact Study from the Events Industry Alliance (EIA). This report, the fourth of its kind, was first compiled in 2005 by KPMG and updated by Oxford Economics using the same…
20 November 2024
91st UFI Global Congress, Cologne, Germany
(Open to UFI members only.) UFIâs annual Global Congress is known as the exhibition industryâs largest global meeting of the year, combining international networking with unique content. It is an ideal opportunity for members to gain insight into topics of strategic interest, on the current industry trends and challenges that the exhibition industry is currentlyâŠ
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15 April 2024
UFI MEA Conference 2024, Rwanda, Africa
Held annually, the UFI MEA Conference is the most important annual gathering of exhibition industry leaders in the region. It is attended by senior representatives from government entities, convention bureaus, tourism boards, venues, and event organisers, in addition to economists, media and industry experts, from across the world. The conference will feature panel sessions and…
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9 April 2024
Business Events Industry Week, Washington DC, USA
Business Events Industry Week is a curated, multi-day experience focused on advancing the role of the global business events community in solving the economic and social transformational challenges of our audiences. The current environment has given us permission to experiment even more, as our members, customers and audiences are looking for new solutions to complex…
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UFI Kicks Off First Global Congress in US
From TSNN: UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, kicked off its 90th UFI Global Congress today in Las Vegas â the first time for the global gathering to meet in the US â with a member vote during its annual General Assembly to approve the launch of a North America chapter. Exhibition Place…
Kai Hattendorf on the UFI Global Congress in Las Vegas
In this episode of The EXHIBITOR Now Podcast, Tommy Goodwin (Exhibition & Conferences Alliance) chats with Kai Hattendorf, Managing Director / CEO at UFI, about UFI’s advocacy work in the US and around the world, and Kai shares some insights into the upcoming Global Congress in Las Vegas in early November. Co-Hosts, Mark Johnson and…
EIA Submits âPolicy Asksâ During Parliamentary Reception
From Exhibition News: The Events Industry Alliance (EIA) launched a manifesto and three key âpolicy asksâ for the Government during a reception held at the Houses of Parliament yesterday. The manifesto details the EIAâs mission to ensure that the interests of business events in the UK are effectively represented, understood and communicated to MPs across…
11 June 2024
UFI European Conference, Zurich, Switzerland
Open to all exhibition industry professionals, the conference is the most important annual gathering of exhibition industry leaders in the region. Connected to the main event, Zurich will also host the 2nd edition of the Event Directors Summit â a âby invitation only eventâ for 50 exhibition and portfolio directors, launched at the 2023 European…
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Shuttering of NACS Points to Growing Association Industry Challenges
From TSNN: After 35 years, the National Association of Consumer Shows (NACS) is closing its doors. Founded in 1988 for the advancement of the consumer show industry and to further the growth and professionalism of those involved in consumer show production, including show organizers, venues, decorators, advertising agencies and insurance companies, NACS focused on meeting…
Lisa Hannant on Female Empowerment, Speaking Up & Being Authentic
From Exhibit News Now: Itâs a familiar story within the events industry: Like many trade show professionals, Lisa Hannant fell into the industry by chance, realized she loved it and never looked back. âI didnât know what I wanted to do, only that I didnât want to go into the city and finance, which is…
AIME Wins at the Australian Event Awards
The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has been awarded Best Exhibition or Trade Show at the 2023 Australian Event Awards & Symposium. At a gala event held at the Highline Venue in Bankstown, NSW, on 13 September, AIME received the prestigious award, cementing its position as the flagship trade show for the meetings…
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