Spotlight on GED 2023 as eventprofs celebrate
Event industry professionals are in celebration mode as they mark Global Exhibition Day (GED) 2023 this week.
This year’s GED will highlight the importance of exhibitions in shaping up the marketplaces for modern-age customers and its overall contribution to the business economy.
Other top stories include:
👉 Messe Frankfurt Middle East’s (MFME) new collaboration with 1st Arabia for Saudi-Arabia-based shows.
👉 UKEVENTS chair Chris Skeith’s push for government incentives for the events sector.
👉 Arc’s acquisition of Marketing in Partnerships to expand its financial services portfolio.
Read on for your full Week in Events ⤵️
Exhibition industry gears up for GED 2023 celebrations 🥳
#GED2023 will officially happen on June 7 2023, though festivities are already underway.
The annual celebration of the exhibition industry will highlight it as a tour de force that supports emerging sectors and evolving customer experiences amid the changing business landscape.
Organised by UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry , along with leading organisers Informa Markets , RX Global , Clarion Events , Comexposium and Emerald, GED 2023 will promote the people and businesses who run the show.
It will also showcase the crucial role exhibitions play in shaping and transforming future industries and economies.
Michael Duck , UFI President, said: “With the overarching theme, ‘We Run the Meeting Places and Marketplaces for Everyone,’ exhibitions have emerged as the driving force that propels economies, fosters connections, and ignites innovation.
“From zero to hero, our industry has raced out of the pandemic slump, defying all odds and confirming the strength of our business model.
“The exhibitions industry has not only weathered the storm but has emerged stronger than ever before.”
Check the official website of GED 2023 to get involved!
MFME partners with 1st Arabia 🤝
Messe Frankfurt Middle East has partnered with leading Saudi Arabia-based event management company 1st Arabia Tradeshows & Conferences .
The collaboration will include management of key events in Saudi Arabia on the lines of the quality and service offered by MFME.
It will also address the needs and demands of MFME’s international clientele in the region.
Intersec Saudi Arabia 2023 will be the first exhibition under the new partnership.
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It will be hosted at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center on October 3-5.
Simon Mellor MBA , CEO of MFME, said: “1st Arabia’s strong history and reputation as a highly experienced event organizer in the region further reinforces the prospects of our joint venture and the increased value our exhibitors can expect from MFME exhibitions.
“We have been thoroughly impressed with the quality of their staff and their internal expertise and look forward to collaborating with them as these events continue to grow in the Kingdom.”
Bilal Al Barmawi , CEO & Managing Director of 1st Arabia, said: ” “We are thrilled to be partnering with MFME and licensing such great brands as Intersec Saudi Arabia, Beautyworld Saudi Arabia, and Automechanika Riyadh.
“Our experience in event management combined with the expertise of MFME is the perfect recipe for success, and we are committed to delivering exceptional events in Saudi Arabia.”
Government incentives will benefit events sector: UKEVENTS chair 💷
UKEVENTS (Org) chair Chris Skeith OBE has suggested the events industry could benefit from government incentives similar to those offered to the UK’s film and TV industry.
Chris recommended a national event strategy to help organisers plan shows when needed and not depend on market demand.
He stressed the need to support organisers, venues, promoters and other event stakeholders to ensure a robust, sustainable industry.
To achieve this, Chris said a range of measures including tax credits and financial support by the UK government would be a big help.
These measures could be along the same lines as offered to the film and TV industry, as well as other creative sectors like video games and theatre.
He also pointed out that any support should be earmarked for the appropriate stage of the event lifecycle e.g. early-stage funding would allow more new event startups to flourish.
Arc acquires MiP to boost financial services portfolio 🪙
UK-based events, data and media platform Arc has acquired Marketing in Partnership (MiP) to strengthen its financial services capabilities.
The deal will see MiP serve as the events and marketing solutions partner for Arc’s initiatives in the asset management industry.
MiP’s addition to Arc complements the latter’s existing brands in the network – including Professional Adviser, Investment Week and Global AgInvesting.
Helen Wagstaff MBE , co-founder of MiP, said: “Arc offers a great springboard for our future growth. The network provides us more opportunities to expand our business, whilst retaining our position as the trusted events and marketing solutions partner for the asset management sector.”
Simon Foster , Group CEO of Arc, said: “This acquisition, together with new products like Investment IQ, underlines our commitment to leadership in serving the financial services community. We look forward to welcoming the MiP team to the network and working with them as we continue our commitment to continually developing our offerings for the sector.”
The acquisition is Arc network’s third one in the financial services industry.
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