Category: Blog
Living our values: trust, ethics, and partnerships between members
Dear fellow IFES Members and Partners, As part of this very enthusiastic community, I am honoured to address you. Our organisation was founded as a global collaboration network, that stands on key pillars of trust, …
Building bridges: the power of strategic partnerships
Dear fellow members of IFES, “Expanding Horizons” was our motto at the World Summit in Singapore in 2023 and I truly believe that we have made significant progress in terms of expanding our horizon through collaboration. By collaborating …
Farewell from Uta Goretzky
IT’S TIME TO SAY GOODBYE! You are part of the incredible IFES family, and as Executive Director I have been honoured to contribute to IFES reaching the point of success we are at today. It …Next Gen has become Now Gen
Acccording to the latest Freeman Trends Report, Gen Z is bringing big changes to events as they outnumber Boomers in the workforce and that’s going to have a significant impact on event business. Have a …
Secure Your Spot for the World Expo Study Trip with IFES and fwd:
Get ready to be part of something truly visionary! IFES and fwd: invite you to the World Expo Study Trip—an unmissable opportunity to explore the future from 25th to 29th May at the 2025 World …
Meet Gregor Bischkopf
We are excited to announce that Gregor Bischkopf has joined the association as the incoming Executive Director, taking over from Uta Goretzky in full by the end of the year.We are excited to welcome Gregor …
Next Gen Workshop Meets the Future
As a young professional attending IMEX Las Vegas, the Next Generation Workshop on October 7th for is a must-attend. Titled “Meeting the Future: Cultivating Leadership in a Globalised Workforce”, this 2-hour workshop with IAPCO, AIPC, IFES …
UFI Global Barometer confirms 2024 as record year for the exhibition industry globally
8 August 2024 2023 and 2024 revenues expected to grow by 20% and 17% on average globally year on year 48% of companies plan to increase staff numbers in the coming 6 months 77% of …


