Informa Markets’ revenues up 14% in FY2024

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London, 6th March: Informa PLC released its preliminary full year results for the year ended 31st December 2024, reporting revenues of £3.6 billion (US$4.5 billion), which represents underlying growth of 12%. Adjusted operating profits for the year were £995 million (US$1.2 billion), representing underlying growth of 23%.

In 2024, Informa’s events business, Informa Markets, reported revenues of £1.7 billion (US$2.2 billion), representing underlying growth of 14%. Adjusted operating profits were £520 million (US$653 million), with underlying growth of 24% compared with the previous year.

Stephen A. Carter, Group Chief Executive, Informa PLC, said, “On every measure, the Informa Group delivered an outstanding result in 2024, from revenue growth to higher dividend returns, alongside further International and Portfolio expansion. This is a performance we aim to repeat in 2025. Our growth ambitions through the 2025-2028 One Informa period are underpinned by structural growth in B2B Events and Specialist Knowledge, market-leading Brands and a geographic mix weighted to fast-growing economies. Further scale and opportunity in the increasingly important GCC Growth Gateway is delivered through today’s proposed strategic partnership in the UAE.”

In 2025, Informa targets double-digit growth in Group Revenue and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share. The company expects its B2B Events Division to have an underlying revenue growth of over 7% in 2025.

UFI appoints new Programme Manager Content & Communities

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Paris, 27th February: UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, announced the appointment of Alex Hsu as its new Programme Manager Content & Communities.

Alex, from Taiwan and now based in Paris, brings his experience in trade show coordination and marketing. He has worked with Messe Frankfurt in both Taiwan and France. It is expected his expertise to extend beyond exhibitions with a background in graphic design, and bringing both his creative and strategic sides to UFI’s programmes and initiatives. In the new role, he will work within UFI’s Marketing & Communications team on strategic initiatives. He will also be responsible for UFI’s 100-Year Celebration campaign.

Adeline Vancauwelaert, COO of UFI, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Alex to UFI. With his industry knowledge and creative mindset, he is a fantastic addition to our Marketing & Communications team. We look forward to the work he’ll do to further strengthen our reach within the global exhibition industry.”

IAPCO elects new President

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Switzerland, 26th February: During its Annual Conference and General Assembly, the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) appointed Sissi Lignou as its President.

Sissi has served on IAPCO Council for 6 years. Officially elected on 23rd February 2025, Sissi, President and CEO of AEFA Congress in Athens, Greece, has a two-year term as President. She will lead the association, overseeing its strategic direction, ensuring compliance with regulations, advocating for the global meetings industry, and driving IAPCO’s continued growth.

Sissi was quoted, “It is with great honour and a deep sense of responsibility that I step into the role of President of the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers. I am profoundly grateful for the trust placed in me by our vibrant and powerful community… Undoubtedly, our mission and vision to raise the standards of professionalism and achieve excellence could not be accomplished without the incredible dedication of our volunteers, Council Members, Ambassadors, Members of Committees and Task Forces, all of them being passionate professionals who are driven by heart and soul. I take this opportunity to extend my gratitude to them. I would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our partners and members for their trust, partnership and support.”

Quick takes

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Informa and DWTC form JV in Dubai

International B2B media, Inform Group, and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) announced to form a joint venture, Informa International, which will be fully operational by the fourth quarter of 2025. The new JV, headquartered in Dubai, will operate out of the Middle East, South Asia and Africa. Merging DWTC’s exhibitions and Informa’s UAE-based portfolio, Informa International will manage over 40 business events.

Messe Frankfurt’s manufacturing exhibitions concludes in Guangzhou

Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt concluded its concurrent manufacturing exhibitions, Guangzhou Industrial Technology and Asiamold Select – Guangzhou, and the co-located automation fair, SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou, on 27th February 2025. Occupying an exhibition area of 31,500 m2, the combined event featured 555 international and domestic exhibitors, attracting 39,127 professional visitors, including nearly 1,000 international visitors from 82 overseas countries and regions. Guangzhou Industrial Technology and Asiamold Select – Guangzhou will return to the China Import and Expo Fair Complex, running from 4th to 6th March 2026. While the next Asiamold Select will be held in Shenzhen, from 26th to 28th August 2025, with Formnext Asia Shenzhen.

Informa’s ACREX India 2025 concludes

Organised by ISHRAE, with Informa Markets in India, ACREX India concluded last month, at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) in Bengaluru. The event featured the latest technology advancements and HVAC supply chain innovations, showcasing more than 500 exhibitors from over 40 countries and over 30,000 attendees.

HKTDC opens jewellery shows

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) opened its jewellery shows, the 11th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show and 41st Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, featuring some 4,000 exhibitors from over 40 countries and regions, showcasing products of raw materials, finished jewellery pieces, designer brands and gold jewellery, mounting components, product packaging and identification instruments and technology.