The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) announces its 2026 World Summit in Dubai, embodying the theme: “Beyond Boundaries.”
Jwc – the renowned consultancy for the exhibition and conference industry – has published the latest edition of its annual Global Exhibition Industry Performance Review (GIPR).
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) is fully set to welcome, for the first time, the 6th World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum (WEIF 2026).
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by Legends Global, has unveiled Connect Create, a new in house content creation service that helps clients bring their stories to life.
The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), jointly organised by the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully today.
Next autumn, a new European event will be held in the Catalan capital that will showcase the latest innovations in batteries and energy storage systems for industrial applications and large infrastructures.
The trade fair industry in Germany contributes approximately 30 billion euros to the country's prosperity annually.
A new Economic Impact Study conducted by KPMG on behalf of EMECA highlights the relevance of the European exhibition industry.
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, is pleased to announce that AsiaWorld-Expo has renewed its multi-year UFI Diamond Sponsorship agreement further strengthening its longstanding partnership with UFI.
A new report from IMEX, 25 in 2025, offers event industry professionals around the globe a fresh, thought-provoking look at the ideas, movements, and cultural shifts that defined the past year—and a glimpse of what’s coming next.
Automechanika Shanghai 2025 concludes successfully on 29 November, leaving a lasting impression marked by record-breaking participation from visitors and exhibitors.
Artificial Intelligence is set to change the German trade fair industry. Precisely how has been revealed in a new study conducted by the association the German trade fair industry, AUMA.
Organised by Fitur together with Women Leading Tourism (WLT) it will explore the role of tourism as a platform for employment, entrepreneurship and female leadership.
The 92nd UFI Global Congress, the exhibition industry’s largest global meeting of the year, officially closed on 22 November at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE).
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) has successfully concluded its participation at the 92nd UFI Global Congress, held in Hong Kong last week – the world’s most influential annual gathering of the global exhibitions industry.
The UFI Global Congress is set to become an unforgettable experience. AsiaWorld-Expo will be showcasing its merits as a good host in a variety of ways.
The international consulting firm for the exhibition and conference industry, today announces a change in its management structure.
From 25 to 27 November 2026, the new international trade show for water technology — Aquatech Asia — will take place for the first time in Bangkok.
The new issue of Trade Fairs International was published at the beginning of November. Its 92 pages contain the most important news from the national and international trade fair industry.
09.05.2025
Women in Exhibitions has announced the 2025 edition of its World Summit, taking place 8–9 July 2025 at Excel London. This year’s theme is “Elevate, Accelerate: Together We Rise”.
It highlights the collective power of inclusive leadership and cross-industry
collaboration to drive innovation, equity, and resilience in the exhibitions
and events sector. The summit will gather over 200 professionals from across
the globe, including industry executives, future leaders, and DEI changemakers,
for two days of energising content and meaningful connections.
The programme kicks off with a networking dinner on 8 July,
followed by a full-day summit on 9 July. Attendees will experience keynotes,
expert panels, interactive breakout sessions, and peer-to-peer learning
designed to accelerate personal and organisational growth. “This is the year to
accelerate change. We rise faster, higher, and stronger when we rise
together,”says Oana Cipca, founder of Women in Exhibitions. “This summit is not
just for women — it’s for every leader, ally, and organisation committed to
building a future — fit exhibitions industry.”
“Excel London is delighted to be the partner venue for the upcoming Women in Exhibitions Global Summit,” says Caroline Gourlay, head of B2B Sales, Excel London and president of the UK Chapter of Women in Exhibitions. “The UK Chapter continues to thrive and is an important voice within our industry. We are looking forward to welcoming WIE members from across the world to London for what is sure to be an inspiring and engaging event.”
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