Quick takes

IEG launches Sigep Asia in Singapore

The Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) launched the inaugural edition of Sigep Asia, a new event focused on gelato. It is a geo-clone of Sigep World. Running from 26th to 28th June 2024, the show featured over 300 brands from 31 countries.

Messe Frankfurt expects new revenue record

Last year, Messe Frankfurt recorded revenues of €770 million (US$851 million) – that is an increase of more than 25%. During the past year, a total of 349 events were held, featuring some 86,400 exhibiting companies and over 4.3 million visitors.

Messe München announces record revenues

Messe München recorded group revenues of €441 million (US$487 million) in 2023. Other key stats include: organising 19 trade fairs and hosting 93 “guest events”. The events attracted some 32,400 exhibitors and two million visitors. In Asia, electronica China was its biggest trade fair in 2023. IE expo China occupied all 17 halls at Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).

UFI appoints new Head of Marketing and Communications

UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has appointed a new Head of Marketing and Communications, Pierre Aurélien Vidon, He will be based in Paris.