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 …

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 …

Best platform for association events: How to choose AI-powered event management software that delivers results Picking the right platform for association events can make the difference between a routine meeting and a standout experience. AI-powered event management software helps teams simplify logistics, boost attendee engagement, and measure impact more reliably. This guide breaks down the …

The Association of Event Organizers has appointed a dmg executive as its new chairman. New chair Rachel Swann will also work on building AEO’s core pillars and exploring their relevance to the association’s members. The move is aimed at “future-proofing” the association for next-generation challenges and opportunities. Read more about it below. Here are the …

UFI connections will be turbocharged through a new official partnership with ExpoPlatform at its upcoming European Conference. The global association of the exhibition industry will utilize the leading event tech provider’s Speed Networking solution at the gathering in Zurich in June. Professionals from across the region will use the tool to benefit from more seamless …

ExpoPlatform has become an official member of ICCA as it continues to grow its presence in association events. Joining the organization gives the leading event technology provider exclusive insights and access to the issues facing top executives and their business. ICCA – International Congress and Convention Association – is the largest community for these membership-based …

Leading event associations have re-introduced a key initiative amid a new landscape with “significant opportunity” for “fresh thinking”. The Global MICE Collaborative (GMC) – launched in 2018 – previously had to pause operations indefinitely due to the pandemic. It has now made a comeback with a range of educational and training events for meeting professionals. …

A leading events industry collective has strengthened its global advocacy efforts by adding new member associations. The partnerships will help the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) to extend its geographical reach and provide an impetus to implement its policies. Read more about it below. Here are the full headlines of this week’s event news updates: …

Associations who avoid creating an online community for its members should “be warned”, according to an industry leader. Damian Hutt, executive director of the Association of Association Executives (AAE), told how some organisations with up to 30,000 people signed up could lose out to Big Tech players on gaining insights. This exclusive Transformation Stories interview …

More than 90% of attendees say the biggest thing they miss about in-person shows are human elements like networking and face-to-face meetups, according to a new survey. Findings from the research suggest this is top reason – at 93% – for delegates to return to in-person meetings again amid the live events comeback. Bramcote International …