The UFI Middle East & Africa Conference brought together industry leaders, professionals, and stakeholders in Kigali, Rwanda, from 15-17 April. Hosted by the Rwanda Convention Bureau at the Kigali Convention Centre.
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) will be hosting the 2nd edition of the Global Higher Education Exhibition “Ghedex Bahrain” on 21-22 April 2024.
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the inaugural Smart Lighting Expo and 15th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) (Spring Lighting Fair) concluded successfully.
The Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre will undergo a significant renovation in the fall of 2024. The largest facility in the Conference Centre, hall 101, will be equipped with a new LED wall.
NürnbergMesse is celebrating its 50th anniversary – and the City of Nuremberg is celebrating along with it.
The Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo (AMR) concluded on 23 March 2024 at the National Convention and Exhibition Center (Tianjin) with strong results in terms of the exhibition area, and number of exhibitors (1.061) and visitors (45.616 visits).
Expotalent is a foundation initiated by three experienced professionals in the expo-events industry: Gert Jan van den Nieuwenhoff (Ahoy), Ids Boersma (RAI), and Ton Otten (Jaarbeurs).
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), the award-winning World’s Leading New Exhibition and Convention Centre for the year 2023, hosted its first Ramadan Ghabga for members of the media on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
Close to 300 delegates from 20 countries and regions attended the UFI Asia-Pacific Conference in Macau. The annual event was held at The Parisian Macao and hosted by the Macau Fair & Trade Association.
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has approved the rights for Thailand, a registered candidate, to host the 2029 International Horticultural Expo or “Korat Expo 2029.”
The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) is a global organisation uniting thousands of growers of flowers and ornamental plants. It is the approving body of International Horticultural Expos, such as Expo Doha Qatar 2023.
Sustainability is more important than ever for European tourists, and Asian destinations are increasingly harnessing this potential.
ADIPEC will be held in Abu Dhabi on 4-7 November 2024, advancing tangible action across the entire energy value chain, accelerating decarbonisation and advancing the global energy transformation.
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, and AsiaWorld-Expo have signed a multi-year Diamond Sponsorship Agreement, underlining AsiaWorld-Expo’s commitment to the ongoing development of the exhibition industry.
With a global range of exhibitors, learning sessions that dig into today’s most pertinent issues and opportunities to build new connections, IMEX Frankfurt 2024 is set to be a show with impact.
Farnborough Internation has purchased a 48 per cent ownership of Automotion Events, the company behind The British Motor Show, to support the brand in growing its automotive portfolio.
Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) has made a significant stride in its commitment to elevate the nation’s business events industry.
Augsburger Schwabenhallen Messe- und Veranstaltungsgesellschaft and Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe are the latest new members of AUMA – the association of the German trade fair industry.
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has released the latest 32nd edition of its flagship Global Exhibition Barometer research which takes the pulse of the industry.
Last night, beMatrix won the award for 'Best Stand Design' in the category of stands from 30 to 69 square metres.
04.05.2021
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has announced that the UFI MEA Conference 2021 will take place in Dubai (UAE) on 26 May. Hosted by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), it will be UFI’s first in-person event this year.
Trixie LohMirmand, executive vice president at the DWTC, says: “Dubai has paved
the way in the region for the global re-opening of events, in particular
exhibitions, and the DWTC is perfectly placed to host the in-person UFI
Regional Conference. As a member of UFI and the global exhibition community, we
are mandated to support the industry. This gathering of event professionals
from both the private and public sectors across the region is a much-awaited
opportunity to re-connect, learn, celebrate our pursuits and exchange on
expectations and aspirations for our industry.”
Kai Hattendorf, UFI CEO and managing director, adds: “UFI is witnessing the need and request from the industry to meet again. We are thrilled to offer the MEA Conference as an in-person event in Dubai! This year’s regional conference is the first face-to-face UFI event in 2021 and will explore what the future looks like for our industry and people.”
Led by Naji El Haddad, UFI regional director MEA, the conference will host expert speakers from KSA, Oman, Germany, UAE and other countries across the region. The aim is to deliver world-class content, as well as sharing case studies, lessons learnt, plans and a vision for the future.
His Excellency Helal Al Marri, CEO of the DWTC, will open the event. Delegates will also be briefed by Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), on how the Emirate has safely re-opened for tourism and exhibitions – two industries that the government understands and supports.
Other panellists include:
- Chiara Palieri, conferences and exhibitions advisor at the Royal Commission
for Riyadh City, KSA
- Khalifa Al Qubaisi, CCO, ADNEC, Abu Dhabi (UAE)
- Sara Maria Boueri, senior HR director at Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Authority
(UAE)
- Said Al Shanfari, CEO, OCEC, Oman
To register and for regular updates, visit www.ufimea.org
Share in Facebook, Twitter or Google+:
TFI - Trade Fairs International - The International Trade Fair Magazine.
© 2006 - 2024 by TFI-Verlagsgesellschaft mbH. All rights reserved. TFI-Verlagsgesellschaft mbH shall accept no responsibility for the contents of external links and other contents.
In the event world, it’s simply part of life if things don’t work out as planned.
Networking typically happens at real, in-person events. But it’s also possible to do it online; it just works a little differently. There are various options available to organisers.
New products and a well-conceived stand design are not the only drivers for a successful presence. Many other factors are also important, but trade fair planners often lose sight of them.
Trade fairs and trade fair companies need to constantly further develop, become more agile and flexible and offer services all year round. New, digital offerings are very important here. With its TrustedTargeting technology, Messe München offers its customers access to leading business-to-business decision-makers on the Internet.