Paul Woodward appointed chairman of Konduko

After advising Swiss-based event technology business, Konduko, since 2016 and more recently serving on its Board of Directors, industry veteran and former UFI managing director Paul Woodward is to become its chairman. Best of luck with the new venture, Paul!

Global Exhibitions Day on 1 June 2022

Just four weeks away, Global Exhibitions Day (GED) 2022 focuses on the irreplaceable value of physical exhibitions and face-to-face business events in bringing people together, creating opportunities and driving the economy. For more information, visit www.globalexhibitionsday.org.

Events Picking Up in the Philippines

Since opening its borders and allowing venues to operate at full capacity a few months ago, the Philippines is seeing the return of international business. Although 90% of events at SMX Convention Center Manila are local, they are drawing international exhibitors.

Peter King to Leave Melbourne CEC

Chief executive of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) Peter King has announced that he will be leaving his role after 11 years. In 2018, King led a US$145.3 million renewable-energy-powered venue expansion project, making MCEC the largest centre of its kind in the southern hemisphere at 70,000 m2.