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10/02/2025

Here are your top event news stories of the week 🍵

CloserStill Media has acquired Munich-based HR trade fair Personalmesse München from AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen.

The acquisition expands the organizer’s German events portfolio while growing its Zukunft Personal brand of HR industry events.

More stories in this week's edition:

👉 The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) will host its 2025 Legislative Action Day in Washington, D.C., bringing industry leaders to Capitol Hill to advocate for business events policy priorities.

👉 Coventry Building Society Arena has announced a partnership with energy provider E.ON to reduce its carbon emissions.

👉 DECHEMA Ausstellungs-GmbH and Gulf Energy Information have partnered to launch ChemE Show – a process technology event scheduled for June 2026 in Houston.

Read the full Week in Events here: https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2025-02-10/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wie_20250210

06/02/2025

It's been a fantastic experience at the Ai Everything Global exhibition showcase - the largest global gathering of the AI community! We partnered with Dubai World Trade Centre to provide event tech solutions for this cutting-edge show 🤖

04/02/2025

🇦🇺 Will you be at the UFI Asia-Pacific Conference in Feb? Say hi to Jon Harding if you're around!

UFI - The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry

03/02/2025

Here are your top event news stories of the week 🍵

Nineteen Group has appointed Mary Larkin as president of its Americas region, marking the exhibition company’s expansion into North and South America. Congrats to her! 🎉

The move marks the group’s first major step into the region following a £200 million private equity backing.

More in this edition:

👉 Arab Health has rebranded to World Health Expo (WHX) Dubai as part of Informa’s global healthcare events network.

👉 UKEVENTS will showcase the events industry’s economic impact to members of parliament during a four-day exhibition at the Palace of Westminster’s Upper Waiting Hall.

👉 Clarion Events North America has appointed Desiree Hanson as president of its North American Energy division. Congrats!

Read the full story: https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-2025-02-03/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wie_20250203

31/01/2025

Daniel Mortimer will be at AEO Forums 2025 at the Business Design Centre on Friday 7th February 2025. Will you be there? Let’s have a chat!

23/01/2025

It's been two fantastic days at Verkosto 2025 and Hydrogen Summit & Expo! We partnered with Tampereen Messut to provide event tech solutions for these amazing shows in Finland 🤩

20/01/2025

Messe München has strengthened its global footprint by appointing Bhupinder Singh to lead their newly unified India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA) region.

Having successfully steered Messe München India's operations since 2016, Bhupinder will now drive the company's strategic expansion into Middle Eastern markets as part of this organizational restructuring.

Read the full story here: https://expoplatform.com/blog/exhibitions/week-in-events-20250120/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wie_20250120

Other stories from our weekly event news roundup:

👉Hyve Group partners with Abu Dhabi Investment Office to launch luxury retail event Shoptalk Luxe
👉 Easyfairs annual revenue jumps 21% to €229.3 million
👉 Women in Exhibitions - UK Chapter Chapter names Caroline Gourlay as new president

17/01/2025

According to a report by AMEX GBT, around 50% of event organizers across the globe are expected to adopt AI tech by 2025.

These AI tools are being used in every aspect of event planning - from venue sourcing and content creation to multilingual communication and post-show analysis.

In this article, we highlight how AI tech can power attendee engagement at exhibitions and tradeshows. Happy reading!

Discover 8 practical ways organizers can use AI to enhance attendee experiences at exhibitions and tradeshows.

16/01/2025

Find out how the role of events have evolved - and remained the same - since ancient history 📜 Enrico Gallorini, CEO of GRS Research & Strategy, here sets out how innovation has shifted the importance of gatherings as well as how AI will transform in-person events into the luxury of the future.

It comes after the release of his new book, In-Person: A Journey Through the Unstoppable Evolution of Events. Read the full Transformation Story here:

The rise of artificial intelligence will make the role of in-person events more important - to the point it becomes a luxury, according to Enrico Gallorini.

18/12/2024

Some illuminating discussions and insights at the International MICE Summit in Riyadh! It's been great to connect with our peers and colleagues here 😎

16/12/2024

London has been voted Europe’s top destination for business meetings in American Express Global Business Travel ’s annual survey. The city claimed the top spot as the leading destination for the second year running. Read about it here: https://expoplatform.com/blog/corporate-events/week-in-events-2024-12-16/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wie_20241216

Other headlines in our latest weekly event news roundup:

👉 GLOBUS Events' Pet Fair South China reports record-breaking edition
👉 APAC leads global venue capacity – report by UFI - The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry
👉 IEG Italian Exhibition Group breaks ground on new 22,000 sqm hall at Vicenza Expo Centre
👉 International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Cannes marks largest edition with 85,000+ meetings

13/12/2024

ExpoPlatform's Mykyta Fastovets will be at the International MICE Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Say hi if you're around! 🏝️