Category: Blog
Sharing Knowledge – Shaping Excellence
Dear Fellow IFES Members, Our foundation as a global collaboration network is, at its heart, all about sharing knowledge. This is what binds us together, across borders and cultures, enabling us to learn from one …
More than an Association
Dear Fellow IFES Members, Still feeling the energy of our latest World Summit in Guadalajara, I trust you all have had, or are about to have, a summer break with your families and take some …
Leading Together – Let’s Shape a Sustainable Future
Dear fellow IFES Members, Sustainability is no longer a “nice-to-have” – it’s the standard we set, the legacy we build, and the shared responsibility we embrace as a global community of exhibition and event professionals. …
ITT Launches the IFES Mentorship Initiative
The IFES Talent Team (ITT) is excited to launch a new initiative that aims to strengthen collaboration, promote inclusivity, and inspire the next generation of industry leaders: The IFES Mentorship Initiative – with a special focus on …
Empowering Local Advocates
Dear fellow IFES Members, A great World Summit in Guadalajara is already history. I am grateful to many who have supported this event, in particular the entire team of Alejandro Escalante, supported by Francisco Collazo, …
Expanding Horizons: Why Latam, Asia and Africa matter for IFES
Dear IFES Friends, Recent updates from UFI, IAPCO, and national associations confirm what we’ve been seeing—Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Africa are key growth regions for the global exhibitions industry. These dynamic areas are rich in …
“Same but Different” Panel – IFES World Summit 2025
At the heart of every successful trade show lies a powerful – and sometimes complex – collaboration between three key players: the organiser, the venue, and the service provider. In this dynamic panel, we bring …
Breaking Barriers – The Power Of Reverse Mentorship (ITT)
Don’t miss our ITT (under 40’s) Panel on Breaking Barriers: The Power of Reverse Mentorship at the IFES World Summit 2025 Leadership isn’t just about titles—it’s about impact. In a rapidly evolving events industry, mentorship …


