IAEE’s inaugural Expo! Expo! MENA edition kicks off
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) has launched its first Expo! Expo! MENA edition.
The event in Riyadh aims to further business growth in the industry as well as showcase investment opportunities in the Kingdom.
Other stories in our weekly events roundup include:
?? UFI Global Congress sees record registrations
?? ADNEC Group reports 30% surge in event bookings
?? CEIR Q2 2023 Index confirms exhibition bounceback
?? AEO names six new board members
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Expo! Expo! debuts in MENA
The inaugural Expo! Expo! MENA has been launched in Riyadh – the first time an edition has been held outside of the US.
It kicked off on Sunday at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center , in partnership with the Saudi Conventions & Exhibitions General Authority .
The three-day show will unite industry professionals to learn, connect and network over the latest developments in the exhibition industry.
According to 1st Arabia CEO Bilal Al Barmawi , more than 100 exhibitors are participating in the event.
The IAEE has collaborated with 1st Arabia Tradeshows and Conferences to deliver the show.
Meanwhile, ExpoPlatform’s regional director MEASA Pyotr Bakash will be moderating a panel there on Tuesday about emerging technology trends that are transforming the MICE industry.
UFI to host record number of participants at annual global congress
UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry has reported record registrations for its 90th Global Congress in Las Vegas.
Industry leaders from more than 50 countries have confirmed their participation in the event, while more than 40 speakers have been announced.
This year’s theme for the exhibition congress is ‘Go Beyond’ – and will include a series of content and networking events to explore emerging ideas, trends and innovations to push the industry forward.
Michael Duck , UFI president, said: “This year’s theme of go beyond is really well timed.
“As the exhibition industry is on track to go beyond our previous top revenues, we will also have to go beyond what we are doing in many ways in the coming years – on digitisation, on staffing and talent acquisition, on our responses to the climate challenge, and so on.”
Kai Hattendorf , UFI CEO, added: “At every Congress, we connect leaders across geographies to create business opportunities for them.
“A focal point is always to give opportunities for the industry in the respective congress host country to take advantage of the global industry leadership coming to them.”
ADNEC Group reports 30% jump in events for the rest of 2023
The ADNEC Group plans to host 30% more events in the last four months of 2023 than before the pandemic.
Many of the events planned will happen in Abu Dhabi and the Middle East for the first time.
Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, CEO of ADNEC Group, said: “The record number of events that ADNEC Group’s centres will host in the upcoming months, surpassing the rates before the pandemic, are one of the key indicators of our accomplishments.
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“ADNEC Group has developed and equipped all facilities and infrastructure to welcome visitors from all over the world and ensure the success of these events, reflecting the leading reputation and status of the Emirate.”
Some of these events include:
Khalifa Al Qubaisi, chief commercial officer at ADNEC, said: “The events, exhibitions, and conferences that are organised or hosted by ADNEC Group on an annual basis contribute to enhancing our global competitiveness in the sector.
“These efforts fall in line with our goals of increasing the capacity of both the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and Al Ain Convention Centre to host a wide range of events simultaneously.”
CEIR reveals industry recovery in Q2 2023 Index results
The US exhibitions industry has sustained its recovery levels amid low cancellation rates, according to a new study.
However, figures from CEIR - Center for Exhibition Industry Research ’s latest index report for Q2 2023 predict the first six months of 2024 are expected to be challenging due to a slowing economy and cautious businesses.
It shows exhibitors were still 11.8% lower than during the same period in 2019, while real revenue was 14.5% behind – but it suggests recovery is in sight.
CEIR economist Allen Shaw said: “The positive momentum of participation in face-to-face trade shows will continue.
“Widespread B2B exhibition cancellation due to Covid-19 is a thing of the past.
“Normalization of the exhibition schedule back to pre-pandemic timing and the performance of completed events will continue to improve.”
He added: “Greater numbers of foreign participants will support additional recovery of volume of attendance and exhibitors.
“A full recovery for the industry is expected in 2024.”
Other figures include:
CEIR CEO Cathy Breden said: “CEIR research has documented an intent to return to face-to-face engagement at B2B exhibitions, and CEIR Index quarterly results continue to document the recovery is in progress.
“Each quarter, the Index is showing that more business professionals and exhibitors are coming back to the B2B exhibitions channel to meet their marketing, sales and business information needs.”
AEO nominates six new members to join board
AEO Association of Event Organisers has named six industry professionals to join its board.
All appointments come as part of the regular rotation of board members as per the association’s governance structure.
The six nominated members are:
Chris Skeith OBE , chief executive of AEO said: “These individuals bring a wealth of experience and perspectives to the AEO Board and will be valuable additions to our leadership team.
“Congratulations to our new board members and those stepping into new roles. Thank you to Andrew for his commitment as treasurer over the years.”
The AEO board has a maximum of 20 association members.
A quarter of those appointed retire each year prior to the annual general meeting to ensure fresh ideas and expertise for the association.
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