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UFI releases 2024 UFI Marketing Award

UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, released the 2024 UFI Marketing Award winner to be RX Germany. The topic for this year was “Data-driven revenue: The secret ingredient for Venues and Event Organisers”. RX Germany will present its project at the 91st UFI Global Congress from 20th to 23rd November 2024 in Cologne, Germany.

Maritz acquires Convention Data Services

Maritz, a leading company in meetings and event management, announced the acquisition of Convention Data Services (CDS), a registration, on-site and lead services partner for trade shows and association events, from Freeman. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

SCIIF 2024 successfully concludes

Jointly organised by Hannover Milano Fairs (HMF) Shanghai and DLG Exhibitions & Events Shanghai Industry & Commerce Exhibition Co., Ltd., the South China International Industry Fair (SCIIF) 2024 concluded at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, covering a total area of 80,000 m2 and featuring over 800 exhibitors. Over 133,000 professional visits were recorded during the three-day event.