Category: Blog
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 …
The Future in Focus
Dear fellow IFES Members, Dear Friends, Our industry has always thrived on innovation, adaptability, and the exchange of ideas across borders. Today, the pace of change we are facing demands something more deliberate: a conscious …
Stronger Together: The Power of Our Global Community
Dear fellow IFES Members, It was a pleasure for me to see many of you at EuroShop 2026 in Düsseldorf. Once again, EuroShop reminded us of something fundamental about our industry: progress happens when we …OUR MEDIA PARTNERS
