Aktuelle Ausgabe
-
06.05.2026 UFI Asia-Pacific Conference at QSNCC: A Resounding Success for the Region’s Exhibition Industry
The UFI Asia-Pacific Conference 2026 has successfully concluded at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), reinforcing Bangkok’s growing reputation as a leading destination for international MICE events.
-
04.05.2026 Ifema Madrid steps up growth in 2025
Ifema Madrid has shown its 2025 financial results, following approval by its Governing Board, reporting revenue of 216.8 million euros and 18.7 million euros profit.
-
27.04.2026 The new TFI will be published in May!
Just before Imex in May, the new issue of Trade Fairs International will be released. We'll once again take a look behind the scenes of the German trade fair industry, explore our European neighbors, and venture into Asia!
-
09.04.2026 Capas 2026 to unite Southwest China’s automotive industry
The 12th Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (Capas) will be held in Chengdu from 21 to 23 May 2026.
-
25.03.2026 Multidisciplinary European breast cancer conference in Barcelona
Breast cancer, the most frequently diagnosed tumor among women worldwide, takes center stage this week in Barcelona for an international scientific debate on its challenges and opportunities.
-
18.03.2026 MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse open tomorrow
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse – Asia’s premier annual e-commerce and marketing events – will be held concurrently on 19 March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
-
10.03.2026 German trade fairs remain a key engine of economic growth
11.8 billion euros are spent by exhibiting companies on their trade fair appearances in an average trade fair year in Germany. Visitors to trade fairs in Germany spend an average of 3.9 billion euros during this period.
-
04.03.2026 UFI launches strategy on learning
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has launched its new Strategy on Learning, setting out how professional learning and development will be supported across the organisation and the global exhibition community.
-
27.02.2026 Interzoo 2026 starts with two exciting events
Petfood Forum Europe and the Interzoo Sustainability Conference will both be held on 11 May, setting the stage for the world’s leading trade fair for the pet supplies industry.
-
24.02.2026 The imm india 2026 takes place at Yashobhoomi
India’s furniture and interiors industry is entering a decisive growth phase driven by urbanisation, infrastructure expansion, premium housing, hospitality demand, and a sharp rise in global sourcing interest.
-
19.02.2026 Place Leaders Forum launches at IMEX Frankfurt
Senior business event decision-makers and place leaders are invited to the new IMEX Place Leaders Forum (formerly the Policy Forum).
-
16.02.2026 IFES World Summit 2026 heads to Dubai
The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) announces its 2026 World Summit in Dubai, embodying the theme: “Beyond Boundaries.”
-
11.02.2026 ‘Global Exhibition Industry Performance Review’ is out now
Jwc – the renowned consultancy for the exhibition and conference industry – has published the latest edition of its annual Global Exhibition Industry Performance Review (GIPR).
-
09.02.2026 EWB welcomes 6th World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) is fully set to welcome, for the first time, the 6th World Entrepreneurs Investment Forum (WEIF 2026).
-
03.02.2026 ICC Sydney powers storytelling through content creation service
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.
-
27.01.2026 19th Asian Financial Forum concludes successfully
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.
-
22.01.2026 Barcelona: the future of Europe's industrial energy storage
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.
-
19.01.2026 New Study highlights importance of German trade fair industry
The trade fair industry in Germany contributes approximately 30 billion euros to the country's prosperity annually.
-
15.01.2026 EMECA members secure 567,000 jobs in Europe
A new Economic Impact Study conducted by KPMG on behalf of EMECA highlights the relevance of the European exhibition industry.
-
12.01.2026 AsiaWorld-Expo extends UFI Diamond Sponsorship agreement
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.
New IMEX report reflects on 2025: 25 trends
17.12.2025
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.
The IMEX Talking Point for 2025 was Impact 2.0: Activating the Future. True to that theme, the new report highlights 25 ways the events industry—and the wider world—changed over the past year, from the rise of “return on relationships” to designing for joy, neurodivergent inclusivity, and even the curious phenomenon of “sofa rotting”.
Highlights from 25 in 2025:
Events as medicine: Live experiences are increasingly seen as antidotes to disconnection, loneliness and stress, with wellness activations designed to heal and energize.
FriendshipRocks: From “frolleagues” to friendship as the ultimate bio hack, relationships are being redefined as one of the true ROIs of events.
Impact as a metric: IMEX’s dedicated Impact team is developing baseline measures to track return on time, attention and carbon for international events.
Designing for joy: Emotional enrichment is becoming a KPI, with planners measuring passion, awe and excitement alongside traditional outcomes. Design by humans, for humans.
Cultural shifts: From alcohol-free networking to nostalgia-driven experiences, planners are adapting to new attendee expectations and behaviors.
“We love a trend, but more than anything we love seeing constructive, life-affirming ideas turn into lasting impact,” says Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX. “This year’s reflections may be subjective, but they’re undeniably optimistic—and that’s the common thread (I think we can all agree that world could use more of that right now!). Our learnings celebrate the positive impact of events—how they can repair social fabric, foster belonging and drive change. They remind us that every step forward makes the next one easier—for each other, and the industry.”
The report doesn’t stop at reflection—it also points forward. As we step into
2026, expect more emotional design considerations, richer multi-sensory
experiences, and deeper measurement of impact across the event ecosystem.
Share in Facebook, Twitter or Google+:
TFI - Trade Fairs International - The International Trade Fair Magazine.
© 2006 - 2026 by TFI-Verlagsgesellschaft mbH. All rights reserved. TFI-Verlagsgesellschaft mbH shall accept no responsibility for the contents of external links and other contents.
Brought to you by TCEB
-
Thailand: ASEAN’s Hub for Global Exhibitions
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, exhibitions have evolved far beyond their traditional role as trade promotion platforms.
TFI-Know-how
-
What to do when things go wrong at virtual or in-person events?
In the event world, it’s simply part of life if things don’t work out as planned.
-
How can networking be made to work at online events?
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.
-
How can exhibitors stand out at trade fairs?
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.
-
How can industry decision-makers be reached online?
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.