Photo: IMEX Group Collaboration, connection and community IMEX BuzzHub: Make a beeline The IMEX Group is set to create a buzz among the global business meetings and events community with the launch of a new digital platform, IMEX BuzzHub on 12 May. The new digital experience will run for over four months from May to September. von Kerstin Wünsch | Dienstag, 20. April 2021
Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai Successful test Expo 2020 prepared to open Expo 2020 Dubai is ready to welcome the world in October 2021 after safely and successfully concluding a three-month operational testing period. von Gwen Kaufmann | Montag, 19. April 2021
Photo: LVCVA Underground transportation in Las Vegas LVCC Loop revealed The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has provided a first look inside Elon Musk's innovative underground transportation system located beneath the Las Vegas Convention Center campus. von Gwen Kaufmann | Montag, 19. April 2021
CEIR released second report Global Virtual Event Trends - Lessons Learned The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) released the second report in its Global Virtual Event Trends series. Lessons Learned To Date and Technologies Used synthesizes open-ended comments shared by executives. von Kerstin Wünsch | Montag, 19. April 2021
Photo: IFEMA Madrid New strategy and branding IFEMA Madrid reveals identity Taking a step forward in the transformation process, IFEMA Madrid has launched its new strategy and revealed its new corporate identity. von Gwen Kaufmann | Freitag, 16. April 2021
2021 UFI Asia-Pacific Conference Topical perspective for the future The UFI Asia-Pacific Conference is taking a fresh, topical perspective with its programming. von Gwen Kaufmann | Freitag, 16. April 2021
Hyve disinvests Disposal of Kazakhstan events portfolio Hyve has announced the disposal of ITECA LLP, the operating company for 25 of the group's non-core, regionally focused events in Kazakhstan, to ICA (JV) Limited. von Gwen Kaufmann | Freitag, 16. April 2021
Next edition of UFI-EMS starts in June Focus on European exhibition business The third edition of the UFI Exhibition Management School (EMS) delivers content in line with the new reality. von Gwen Kaufmann | Donnerstag, 15. April 2021
Photo: Messe Frankfurt Generation change in the consumer goods traid fairs sector Messe Frankfurt puts Uherek and Ferger in charge From June 1, 2021, Julia Uherek and Philipp Ferger will together form the new top management team at Messe Frankfurt. von Christiane Appel | Donnerstag, 15. April 2021
Photo: Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash Tackling bias and inequality Informa Markets partners Diversity Ally Informa Markets has announced the latest step in its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion: a global partnership with Diversity Ally. von Gwen Kaufmann | Donnerstag, 15. April 2021
Photo: Koelnmesse Sweets for APAC ISM initiates Japan edition ISM, the world's largest trade fair for sweets and snacks, is set to celebrate its Asian debut in Tokyo, Japan. von Gwen Kaufmann | Donnerstag, 15. April 2021
Safe reopening in the U.S. Epistemix and ECA join forces Epistemix and the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance (ECA) have announced a partnership to provide expert guidance on how to reopen events amid COVID-19 concerns. von Gwen Kaufmann | Mittwoch, 14. April 2021
Photo: United Grinding VDW launching new event in 2022 Grindinghub in Stuttgart The German Machine Tool Builders' Association (VDW), Frankfurt is holding Grindinghub, a new exhibition for grinding technology, from May 17 to 20, 2022. von Christiane Appel | Mittwoch, 14. April 2021
Photo: MCCNO Development in New Orleans MCCNO to be upgraded The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority has chosen River District Neighborhood Investors, LLC as its partner in the development of the 39 acres adjacent to the Convention Center. von Gwen Kaufmann | Mittwoch, 14. April 2021
Photo: TCEB Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau Memorandum of Understanding to upgrade disease control The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and 22 organisations signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly upgrade disease control and hygiene measures for MICE industry in 10 MICE cities nationwide. von Kerstin Wünsch | Dienstag, 13. April 2021
Photo. UFI / Explori Focus on post-event survey feedback Explori and UFI extend partnership UFI and Global Research Partner, Explori have announced they have signed a three-year agreement. von Gwen Kaufmann | Montag, 12. April 2021
Ega worldwide congresses & events World Sleep Congress 2022 meets face-to-face in Rome The World Sleep Society has decided to hold its first face-to-face congress after the COVID-19 pandemic from 11th to 16th March 2022 at the Nuvola Convention Centre in Rome. von Kerstin Wünsch | Montag, 12. April 2021
jwc expands team Sonia Thomas becomes senior consultant Sonia Thomas, former Chief Operations Officer (COO) of UFI will join jwc GmbH as senior consultant. von Gwen Kaufmann | Freitag, 09. April 2021
Photo: Greg & Lois Nunes on Unsplash Promoting sustainable development goals BforPlanet to hold first edition in July Fira de Barcelona remains firmly committed to sustainability and will be holding the first edition of BforPlanet as a virtal conference as prelude to an exhibition in 2022. von Gwen Kaufmann | Freitag, 09. April 2021
UFI APAC Conference First speakers announced The first speakers for the 16th edition of the UFI Asia-Pacific Conference, which will be held online on May 20, 2021, have been confirmed. von Gwen Kaufmann | Freitag, 09. April 2021
