Mission
IFES is the international federation of national associations and individual companies active in the
design, conception, production and show services for temporary structures used at expositions and tradeshows.
IFES is the only organisation dedicated to the specific needs of exposition designers and providers
of tradeshow services.
The purpose of IFES is to promote the commercial, professional and socio-political interests of its members
on an international level.
- Increase the opportunities for networking and collaboration between national suppliers of products and services within the exposition industry on a global level.
- Provide a forum for exchange of knowledge ideas and expertise on items related to the exhibition and events industry.
- Promote the critical role that exposition marketing offers to companies as an integral part in their marketing mix. Live presentation of products and services through tradeshows, is one of the most effective components of marketing strategies.
- Increase awareness of specific issues facing exposition-marketing professionals, among world IFES partners involved in the production and services of exhibits used at expositions.
- Ensure that exposition marketing is achieved through knowledge and well-trained marketing professionals.
How IFES achieves its mission:
- IFES acts as a business and knowledge exchange platform for its members who are active in the international market.
- IFES opens up the possibility of multilateral contacts and networking for every member association and member company.
- IFES stays in direct contact to the major international fairgrounds all over the world.
- IFES seeks to collaborate with different international organisation so as to guarantee the interests of exhibition contracting companies.