Europe
Martin Cairns, Commercial Director, Reeds Carpets, has officially succeeded Chris Criscione as the Chair of the Event Suppliers and Services Association (ESSA) in the UK. He has served on the board as a member for nine years and Vice-Chair for two years. Andrew Harrison, ESSA Director, formally welcomed Cairns to the role, saying: “Martin is a vociferous and enthusiastic champion of ESSA and the industry...
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World
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, is expanding its team at its Paris headquarters with two new staff appointments. Malgorzata Kozlowska (pictured) joins the association as Event and Project Coordinator, while Frankie Edwards takes on the role of Marketing and Communications Coordinator. Kozlowska will focus on supporting and managing UFI’s roster of events around the world. She holds a degree in tourism and has experience...
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Asia
The Malaysian Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (MACEOS) has appointed Ms Ho Yoke Ping, as its new Executive Director (ED), effective 1 January 2019. Ms Ho or better known by the industry as Ping, has been charged with injecting fresh perspectives into the long-standing association of 29 years and coming up with strategic plans, including communications, government relations as well as partnership...
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Europe
Organisers of France’s Heavent Awards 2019 are encouraging all live communication agencies worldwide to consider entering before the 4 February deadline. The awards evening takes place 28 March 2019 at the Palais des Festivals de Cannes, during the two-day tradeshow Heavent Meetings. The awards’ corporate jury judging the shortlisted events will include Groupe Bouygues, Nespresso Switzerland, Uber Europe, Dessange, SNCF, Valeo, Faurecia, Leroy Merlin, NISSAN Europe,...
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Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo and Convention Centre’s centenary got off to a playful start with a slide set up at the venue. Visitors were able to slide their way to the largest hall in Messukeskus, starting with the Matka Travel Fair. The wooden slide was a great audience attraction already at the country’s first fair a hundred years ago. The slide will be available at almost...
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Asia
UBM Malaysia has announced a new Country General Manager – Gerard Leeuwenburgh. The appointment was effective 2 January and he is now leading UBM Malaysia’s effort to accelerate growth and reporting to Ian Roberts, Regional Executive Director of ASEAN. Leeuwenburgh has been in the MICE industry for over 25 years and has worked for Jaarbeurs, VNU Exhibitions in various leadership roles. Prior to joining UBM,...
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Europe
With more than eight million tonnes of plastic being thrown away each year, ExCeL London has launched an initiative to tackle the issue of single-use plastic and reduce waste. Its new ‘No Plastic’ campaign has been announced by CEO Jeremy Rees, who said: “Waste from single-use plastic is a critical issue for our industry. We need to take a position on this to significantly reduce...
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World
ITE Group’s edTech event Bett has announced two further management changes and the launch of a new Global Education Council. The Bett Global Education Council aims to bring together key leaders and stakeholders in education across the globe, to ensure a united voice in the development of the global education agenda. Leading this initiative will be José Papa, a leader within the TMT sector, who...
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Europe
Immediate Media Co, the special interest content and platform company, has announced the acquisition of Upper Street Events Ltd, one of the UK’s leading producers of consumer enthusiast events. Upper Street Events is a specialist producer of over 15 events a year at the heart of the UK’s art & design, craft, cycling, dance and specialist travel scene. Terms of the deal have not been revealed....
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Europe
An alliance of Copenhagen’s CVB and its defence sector and related ministries have mastered a great naval victory, having won MAST Northern Coasts, a large military and naval conference and exhibition. MAST (maritime/air system technology) Northern Coasts will take place 4-6 September this year and includes a large commercial exhibition with the participation of multinational companies within the maritime and airborne defence technology sector. An...
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Martin Cairns, Commercial Director, Reeds Carpets, has officially succeeded Chris Criscione as the Chair of the Event Suppliers and Services Association (ESSA) in the UK. He has served on the board as a member for nine years and Vice-Chair for two years. Andrew Harrison, ESSA Director, formally welcomed Cairns to the role, saying: “Martin is a vociferous and enthusiastic champion of ESSA and the industry...
Read More
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, is expanding its team at its Paris headquarters with two new staff appointments. Malgorzata Kozlowska (pictured) joins the association as Event and Project Coordinator, while Frankie Edwards takes on the role of Marketing and Communications Coordinator. Kozlowska will focus on supporting and managing UFI’s roster of events around the world. She holds a degree in tourism and has experience...
Read More
The Malaysian Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (MACEOS) has appointed Ms Ho Yoke Ping, as its new Executive Director (ED), effective 1 January 2019. Ms Ho or better known by the industry as Ping, has been charged with injecting fresh perspectives into the long-standing association of 29 years and coming up with strategic plans, including communications, government relations as well as partnership...
Read More
Organisers of France’s Heavent Awards 2019 are encouraging all live communication agencies worldwide to consider entering before the 4 February deadline. The awards evening takes place 28 March 2019 at the Palais des Festivals de Cannes, during the two-day tradeshow Heavent Meetings. The awards’ corporate jury judging the shortlisted events will include Groupe Bouygues, Nespresso Switzerland, Uber Europe, Dessange, SNCF, Valeo, Faurecia, Leroy Merlin, NISSAN Europe,...
Read More
Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo and Convention Centre’s centenary got off to a playful start with a slide set up at the venue. Visitors were able to slide their way to the largest hall in Messukeskus, starting with the Matka Travel Fair. The wooden slide was a great audience attraction already at the country’s first fair a hundred years ago. The slide will be available at almost...
Read More
UBM Malaysia has announced a new Country General Manager – Gerard Leeuwenburgh. The appointment was effective 2 January and he is now leading UBM Malaysia’s effort to accelerate growth and reporting to Ian Roberts, Regional Executive Director of ASEAN. Leeuwenburgh has been in the MICE industry for over 25 years and has worked for Jaarbeurs, VNU Exhibitions in various leadership roles. Prior to joining UBM,...
Read More
With more than eight million tonnes of plastic being thrown away each year, ExCeL London has launched an initiative to tackle the issue of single-use plastic and reduce waste. Its new ‘No Plastic’ campaign has been announced by CEO Jeremy Rees, who said: “Waste from single-use plastic is a critical issue for our industry. We need to take a position on this to significantly reduce...
Read More
ITE Group’s edTech event Bett has announced two further management changes and the launch of a new Global Education Council. The Bett Global Education Council aims to bring together key leaders and stakeholders in education across the globe, to ensure a united voice in the development of the global education agenda. Leading this initiative will be José Papa, a leader within the TMT sector, who...
Read More
Immediate Media Co, the special interest content and platform company, has announced the acquisition of Upper Street Events Ltd, one of the UK’s leading producers of consumer enthusiast events. Upper Street Events is a specialist producer of over 15 events a year at the heart of the UK’s art & design, craft, cycling, dance and specialist travel scene. Terms of the deal have not been revealed....
Read More
An alliance of Copenhagen’s CVB and its defence sector and related ministries have mastered a great naval victory, having won MAST Northern Coasts, a large military and naval conference and exhibition. MAST (maritime/air system technology) Northern Coasts will take place 4-6 September this year and includes a large commercial exhibition with the participation of multinational companies within the maritime and airborne defence technology sector. An...
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