NEWS: Informa reaffirms IMEA revenue targets...

...after rescheduling events to late 2026

Mar 12 • Kai Hattendorf

A new way to rank exhibition markets

Why a "one size fits all" narrative no longer works when assessing the markets

Mar 11 • Kai Hattendorf

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February 2026

The "Below the Waterline" Impact of AI

Why we should focus the AI conversation on customer value and organiser revenues

Feb 25 • Kai Hattendorf

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IAEE to acquire EXHIBITOR Group

In the US, an industry association widens it footprint, doubling its events and certified education portfolio

Feb 13 • Kai Hattendorf

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The Synthetic Media Crisis

Why events are becoming a systemically critical bastion of trust

Feb 11 • Kai Hattendorf

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January 2026

7 Event Industry Challenges that define 2026

Why 2026 Will Feel Harder for Events - Even As Business Stays Good(ish)

Jan 26 • Kai Hattendorf

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M&A: New Informa-led “inD” Joint Venture with Dubai World Trade Centre

As a stand-alone, the new business would compete for a spot among the five largest exhibition organisers globally.

Jan 25 • Kai Hattendorf

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The defining role of membership fees

How member funding differs among U.S. event industry associations - and shapes these association's priorities

Jan 8 • Kai Hattendorf

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December 2025

Get your Event Cs in order!

An event strategy challenge for the holiday season

Dec 17, 2025 • Kai Hattendorf

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Redefining Exhibition Formats

How UFI's Next Generation Leaders want to change how exhibitions look and work

Dec 10, 2025 • Kai Hattendorf

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Frankfurt's Fair Value

Inflation casts a long shadow over new economic impact figures

Dec 9, 2025 • Kai Hattendorf

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Flex to the max - but how?

How to respond to a breakdown of the traditional business flow

Dec 3, 2025 • Kai Hattendorf

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