UFI has express its solidarity with Middle East events community amid military escalations across the region.  The organization has released a statement which sets out the safety and wellbeing of industry professionals is at the top of its minds and of paramount importance. Here are your other top headlines from the events industry this week: …

Event chiefs might have grown too detached from their own exhibitions to understand where they are failing on experiences, according to an industry strategist. Barış Onay, founder of Precision Communities, argues organizers are hiding behind expensive technology to mask the disorganized state of their underlying data. He believes industry bosses need to step up and …

There is a range of event meeting formats available, but finding the right one to your purpose is where it matters. Attendees and exhibitors increasingly want hyper-personalized experiences that make it easy to achieve their goals. The expectation and pressure are on organizers to provide the correct formats to facilitate this. So what are the …

Exhibitions are thriving in a world where “uncertainty is certain” thanks to a long history of dealing with disruption, according to an industry leader. Chris Skeith OBE, CEO of UFI, argues the sector has become “insanely good at dealing with disruption” and is now moving toward a state of permanent operational readiness. It was highlighted …

The balance of power in marketing is shifting toward in-person events – and those who can capitalize on their data will reap the rewards, according to an industry leader. Paul Miller, CEO of Questex, argues smart organizers are waking up to a world where they aren’t just selling booths – they’re now data engines with …

Welcome to the Week in Events. You top story is Nineteen Group has expanded its portfolio following a strategic partnership with Montgomery Group. At the core of this collaboration is the forthcoming Professional Woodworking Expo. The built environment and manufacturing event will be co-located with InstallerSHOW 2026 and the Painting & Decorating Show at the …

Welcome to the Week in Events. Your top story is that more than a third of eventprofs believe shows need format improvements, according to a new UFI study. The latest Global Exhibition Barometer highlights how the exhibition industry is witnessing increased activity and profits, rising AI adoption and a strong desire for enhanced formats. A …

Eventprofs now have high expectations for what digital tools can do for organizers when adopted and invested in. That’s especially true as 2026 gets into full flow. But what are the biggest event tech roadblocks facing the industry? Implementing AI: from trending to training Avoiding the tech versus talent pitfall The age-old integration issue Personalizing …

Generic tools don’t cut it for the specialized world of B2B exhibitions and organizers must now cross the “second door” of personalization, according to an industry expert. Stephan Forseilles, chief digital officer at Easyfairs, argues the market has moved past the era of asking “how” to do things and is now stuck wondering which tools …

Informa Group and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) have entered into a strategic partnership to create a new B2B live event business. inD – pronounced “indee” – will combine a portfolio of over 40 brands across Turkey, Egypt, the UAE, India and Bahrain. The launch expects to see combined annual revenues of $650 million in …