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Registration open for 2025 UFI Asia-Pacific Conference
UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, will organise its 2025 UFI Asia-Pacific Conference in Melbourne, Australia, running from 13th to 14th February 2025. The event will be hosted by the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC), gathering for the region’s leaders and stakeholders. The registration has been opened at www.ufiasia.org
Informa Tech’s Digital Businesses combines with TechTarget
Informa plc announced the completion of its agreement to combine Informa Tech’s Digital Businesses with U.S.-listed TechTarget. After the combination, Informa TechTarget will combines more than 220 specialist technology media brands, authoritative industry insights, a permissioned first party audience of over 50 million and a portfolio of buyer intent and lead generation solutions for B2B technology companies.
Clarion Events North America appoints new CEO
Clarion Events North America announced the promotion of Liz Irving to CEO. She will continue to report to Greg Topalian, Chairman of Clarion North America, overseeing all divisions, except for the newly formed Clarion Connect division.
Messe Düsseldorf establishes Global Corporate Development and Strategy
Messe Düsseldorf established a new corporation division, “Global Corporate Development and Strategy”, and will be led by Claire Steinbrück. Steinbrück will be responsible for expanding Messe Düsseldorf’s global network, ensuring that structures and organisation effectively support the company’s ongoing global business development.