Category: Blog
Knowledge is Power: Education at the Heart of IFES
 Dear fellow IFES Members, Dear Friends, Knowledge is power – and in a fast-changing exhibition and event industry with quite some headwinds coming towards us, it is one of our most important shared assets. It …
Excellence Defined: The Advantages of IFES Membership
Dear fellow IFES Members, dear friends, In an industry that operates across borders, cultures, and increasingly complex expectations in uncertain times, excellence cannot be just a local ambition. It must be dependable wherever a project …
Ambassador Spotlight – Hazem Hamada
As IFES Ambassador for Egypt and North Africa, my priority has been to increase member value and strengthen the IFES presence in a region with relatively few industry conferences and networking events suitable for membership …
Driving Global Connection and Expanding Horizons
Dear fellow IFES Members, Dear Friends, As I reflect on the extraordinary days we shared at the IFES World Summit 2026 in Munich, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude, inspiration, and optimism …
Building Sustainably: Better Stands in Action
Dear IFES Community, Sustainability has been a central topic in our industry for years, and I trust we can all agree that it has remained abstract for too long. Well-intended, widely discussed, but inconsistently implemented. …
Navigating Change, Shaping What’s Next
Dear IFES Community, We find ourselves in a moment that demands two things at once: clarity of direction and discipline in execution. The pace of change across our industry is not slowing, but accelerating. And …
Introducing Roger Lehner – Better Stands Project Manager
Better Stands is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Lehner as its new Project Manager, taking on the role officially from 1 May 2026. Roger joins Better Stands with a background that is especially …
Introducing Luisa Allegra – IFES Membership Manager
IFES is pleased to welcome Luisa to the team as Membership Manager. Luisa brings more than 20 years of professional experience, beginning her career in the exhibition and event industry with Koelnmesse in Cologne before …
IFES Ambassador Highlight – Dianne Leedham
IFES Asia-Pacific Ambassador, Dianne Leedham, recently represented the federation at key industry gatherings in Melbourne, contributing to both the ABEA Conference (December 2025) and the AIME Leaders Forum (February 2026), strengthening IFES’ visibility and engagement …OUR MEDIA PARTNERS
