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/UFI celebrates 100th anniversary
UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, was founded in 1925, and the association celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025. The theme of the celebration is “Honouring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Shaping the Future”. At the same time, UFI also introduces its UFI 100-Year Logo and celebration plans.
New Zealand International Convention Centre to open in February 2026
New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) will open for conferences and events in February 2026. The venue will feature capacity for meetings, exhibitions, pre-function, banquet and performance spaces. Configurable spaces for various events with intimate meeting space, pre-function capacity for 2,700 people, convention capacity for 3,150 and one-off events for 4,000.
BCEC appoints new Communications and Marketing Manager
The managements of Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BECE), ASM Global, has appointed a new Communications and Marketing Manager for the venue. Karyn Sutton will lead the marketing team, for developing, driving and managing the Communication, Marketing, and Engagement Strategy for BCEC.
Tahaluf’s LEAP East expands to Hong Kong
Tahaluf, the leading B2B events organiser in Saudi Arabia, expands into Asia, with the launch of LEAP East, a new show offering insights into the future of technology. The new event will be held at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), running from 9th to 11th July 2026, expecting more than 300 expert speakers and 300 exhibitors.