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10.11.2025 RAI Amsterdam expands Aquatech into Southeast Asia
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.
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05.11.2025 The new issue of TFI has been published!
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.
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30.10.2025 Tomorrow.Mobility 2025 sets the pace for the future of urban mobility
The fifth Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress (TMWC), the global event driving a new sustainable and intelligent urban mobility, returns to Barcelona on November 4–6, 2025.
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27.10.2025 Some 3,000 global exhibitors join twin lighting fairs
The 27th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today.
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13.10.2025 German Pavilion - Three million visitors and two awards
After 184 days at Expo 2025 Osaka, the German Pavilion “Wa! Germany” has closed its doors – an event that can be summed up as an all-round success.
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06.10.2025 IMEX has expanded its welcome events for first timers
IMEX has expanded its welcome events for first timers at this month’s IMEX America, taking place October 7 – 9 in Las Vegas.
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29.09.2025 Global events industry gains recognition: New ISO Technical Committee
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, is proud to announce the approval of a new ISO Technical Committee on Events (TC 354).
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23.09.2025 Support for young companies at Interzoo 2026
Interzoo 2026 supports start-ups and innovators from the pet supplies industry with special stand areas and formats such as the Fresh Ideas Stage.
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19.09.2025 Women in Exhibitions International welcomes Emerald
Women in Exhibitions (WiE) International is proud to announce that Emerald (NYSE: EEX) has joined its growing global network as an international member.
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17.09.2025 Messe Frankfurt partners with GIAMM on Automechanika Jakarta
During today’s press conference, Messe Frankfurt announced the expansion of the Automechanika trade fair brand in Southeast Asia.
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09.09.2025 Diversity, inclusion and innovation for a growing sector
Organised by Fitur in collaboration with JN Global Project, it will showcase the dynamism and potential of inclusive tourism and its contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of destinations.
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03.09.2025 IEG approved the half-yearly financial report
The Board of Directors of Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A. (IEG), approved the half-yearly financial report as at 30 June 2025.
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28.08.2025 UFI launches Business Mission to Bogotá and Latam
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has opened registration for its Business Mission to Bogotá and Latam, which will take place from 14-15 October in Bogotá, Colombia, hosted by Corferais.
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25.08.2025 Construction, digital transformation and mobility at AsiaWorld Expo
In June and July, five important exhibitions took place at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong, four of them were inaugural shows.
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21.08.2025 Income and employment impact of Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre
The six international congresses hosted by Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre brought more than 25,000 congress guests to Helsinki during the first half of the year.
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15.08.2025 More than 250 initiatives have been analyzed
Fiturnext announces that it has already analyzed more than 250 initiatives implemented around the world for the 2026 Challenge.
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07.08.2025 IMEX and PRA deepen longstanding partnership
IMEX has strengthened its partnership with destination management company (DMC) PRA, a recognized company in the business events industry.
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05.08.2025 UFI Global Barometer indicates activity growth in several markets
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has released the latest 35th edition of its Global Exhibition Barometer report.
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30.07.2025 2.5 million foreign visitors: Germany leading trade fair venue worldwide
Germany is the leading trade fair location worldwide - also in terms of the high levels of internationality on exhibitor and visitor side, according to the association of the German trade fair industry AUMA.
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23.07.2025 35th Hong Kong Book Fair: some 900,000 visits despite typhoon
The 35th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 8th HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and 5th HKTDC World of Snacks drew to a successful close on Tuesday.
HKTDC appoints Sophia Chong as executive director
12.08.2025
Sophia Chong has been appointed executive director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) with effect from 1 October.
Ms Chong, currently an HKTDC deputy executive director, is succeeding Margaret Fong, who will retire. Frederick Ma, chairman of the HKTDC, described Ms Chong as an innovative, resolute and wise leader who has worked closely with SMEs over the years to enhance Hong Kong’s commercial and trade influence with remarkable achievements. “I firmly believe that she will lead the HKTDC to a new chapter upholding the enterprising spirit of innovation and pragmatism to further consolidate Hong Kong’s advantage as a global trading hub, helping enterprises seize and explore unlimited business opportunities,” he said.
Ma also expressed his gratitude to Ms Fong, the HKTDC’s retiring executive director, for her outstanding contributions. He praised Ms Fong for helping companies and industries expand their global reach, deepening international connections and overcoming various challenges to lay a solid foundation for the HKTDC.
Ms Chong, executive director (designate), said was honoured by the appointment. She added that she was fully aware of the responsibility on her shoulders, pointing to rapid changes within the global economy. “Together with the HKTDC team, I will continue to keep pace with the times and leverage Hong Kong’s unique advantages as a global hub, drive transformation through innovation and fully connect the local, mainland and international business communities,” Ms Chong highlighted. “This will create broader business opportunities for enterprises and inject inexhaustible impetus into Hong Kong’s economy.”
Ms Chong has already served HKTDC for more than 30
years. She was promoted to deputy
executive director in 2022, overseeing exhibitions and digital business. She has turned several exhibitions into
world-leading sourcing and marketing events, while leading the innovation of
digital commerce. She has also successfully created opportunities for SMEs,
connected global buyers and guided HKTDC to become a leading trade promotion
organisation.
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