Category: IFES Press Releases
Driving Industry Integration: IFES and IELA Align for Impact
July 7, 2025 – Amsterdam — The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) and the International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) are proud to announce the signing of a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking …
Better Stands reusable stands framework opens to global industry
Now hosted by Net Zero Carbon Events and supported by IFES Thessaloniki, 6 June 2025 Better Stands is now open to the entire global events industry, meaning the framework can now be adopted by all …
ICCA and IFES Announce Strategic Partnership Enhancing Global Events Supply Chain
Brussels, Belgium – May 2025 The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) is proud to announce a new two-year strategic partnership with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), formalised through a Memorandum …
2025 IFES World Summit: Get Ready to Transform Learnings into a Sustainable Future
The 2025 IFES World Summit in Guadalajara, Mexico (17–20 June), entitled “Transforming Our Learnings into a Sustainable Future”.promises to be a dynamic platform for global exchange, inviting exhibition and event professionals from across …
IFES and AMPROFEC Forge Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Exhibition Industry Collaboration
The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) and the Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales de Ferias, Exposiciones y Convenciones (AMPROFEC) have formalised a new strategic partnership, marking a significant step towards greater industry collaboration …
IFES and UBRAFE relaunch Global Exchange Program
MOU between UBRAFE and IFES enhances Exchange Opportunities The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) and UBRAFE, the Brazilian Union of Business Fairs and Events, are proud to announce the relaunch of the …
Guadalajara Selected as the Stage for IFES World Summit 2025 – Transforming Learnings into a Sustainable Future
The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) will conclude its milestone “40 Years of Collaboration” celebrations at the 2025 IFES World Summit from June 17-20. As the network reflects on its …
ISO20121 certification – new opportunities for sustainable management in the event industry
The participatory concept of the fwd: Bundesvereinigung Veranstaltungswirtschaft e.V. and the IFES, International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services, for the introduction of the ISO20121 sustainability standard has once again proven to be a complete …


