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Messe München has appointed Bhupinder Singh to head its newly consolidated India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA) region, marking a strategic shift in its global operations. He has led the company’s India business since 2016 and will spearhead the expansion into Middle Eastern markets as part of the reorganization. Scroll down to read the full …

Event and exhibition companies are betting big on artificial intelligence to solve their most pressing challenge: keeping attendees engaged in an era of digital distraction.  The shift comes as the industry faces increasing pressure to demonstrate value to both exhibitors and attendees and AI tools unlock new possibilities through personalized experiences and enhanced networking opportunities. …

The rise of artificial intelligence will make the role of in-person events more important – to the point it becomes a luxury, according to an industry leader. Enrico Gallorini, CEO of GRS Research, set out how live shows are essential for trust, collaboration and personal development.  In this Transformation Story, he further explores the significance …

Hyve Group saw its 2024 revenue soar 60% to $316 million – driven by new event launches, expanded meeting programs and acquisitions in healthcare and marketing sectors. The company also reported 17% organic growth across its existing businesses and achieved an average Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +46 across its major events. Scroll down to …

Let’s face it – event planning can be chaos personified. One minute you’re booking a keynote speaker and the next, you’re figuring out why your registration system just ghosted you. Sound familiar? Enter multi-year, multi-event partnerships. These long-term agreements with event tech providers are like finding the One – they make your life easier, more …

London has retained its position as Europe’s top destination for business meetings in American Express Global Business Travel’s annual survey. The poll saw event professionals rate destinations on six key metrics: accessibility, cost, safety, facilities, amenities and environmental practices. Read more about it below. Here are the top headlines for your weekly event news updates: …

The global exhibition industry needs to step out of the shadows and assert its economic importance, according to UFI’s new president Hugh Jones. Taking charge of the industry’s leading association, Hugh set out that years of poor communication have left governments conflating trade shows with concert tours and tourism – undermining the sector’s strategic value. …

Messe Frankfurt is on track to post the “highest level” of sales by a German tradeshow, according to the group’s latest financial update. The 2024 sales figures are projected to increase 28% to €780 million – from €609m in 2023. Read all about it below. Here are the top headlines for your weekly event news …

Informa’s business events division has posted double-digit revenue growth of more than 11% from January to October 2024, riding strong global demand for in-person experiences. Informa Markets led the surge with a 13.5% increase, followed by Informa Tech (+11.2%) and Informa Connect (+4.9%). Get the complete details below. Here are the top headlines for your …

The Association of Event Organizers (AEO) has named industry veteran Anna Golden as its new CEO from January 2025. Anna joins AEO after more than two decades at Olympia Events, where she most recently served as commercial director. Read more about it below. Here are the top headlines for your weekly event news updates: AEO …