Category: IFES Press Releases
IFES and IAPCO Extend Strategic Partnership with Renewed Focus on Sustainability and Talent Development
Brussels, Belgium –July 2026 Building on the success of their initial Memorandum of Understanding, the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) and the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) have renewed and …
IFES World Summit 2027 to take place in Lake Garda, Italy
The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) has announced that the IFES World Summit 2027 will take place in Lake Garda, Italy, from 15-8 June 2027, bringing the global exhibition and event services …
IFES MasterClass 2026 heads to Poznań to prepare exhibition professionals for what comes next
IFES MasterClass’ European edition brings practical learning, international perspectives and industry connections to the home of Poland’s longest-established trade fair industry Brussels, Belgium –July 2026 The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) …
Better Stands wins the 2026 UFI Sustainable Development Award
Better Stands by Net Zero Carbon Events has been named the winner of the UFI Sustainable Development Award 2026, in the category Best Carbon Reduction Initiative. The annual award, presented by UFI, The Global …
fwd: and IFES launch new ISO 20121 convoy for the event industry
In September 2026, the fwd: Bundesvereinigung Veranstaltungswirtschaft e.V. and the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) will launch a new convoy for the introduction of the ISO 20121 sustainability standard. The one-year program …
Better Stands celebrates first year with over 70 members actively implementing programme
One year after its global launch at UFI European Events Week in Thessaloniki, Better Stands by NZCE has moved from a strong industry initiative into an approach that is now being used and discussed across …
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 Announces Munich as New Host City for World Summit 2026
Brussels, Belgium – March 2026 For immediate release The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) today announces that IFES World Summit 2026 will move from Dubai to take place in Munich, Germany, from …OUR MEDIA PARTNERS
