IFES Press Releases
IFES – Fast Tracking Sustainable Events
The fast-paced ‘build-up, break-down and move on’ nature of exhibitions and events does not naturally lend itself to a sustainable working methodology, but the need for sustainable practice to become a core element of our daily business activities is undeniable, and...
IFES – World Summit 2023 – Registration is Open
From 20 to 24 June, 2023, the IFES World Summit will take place in Singapore. It welcomes the exhibition industry for 3 days under the motto ”Expanding Horizons”. The IFES World Summit is the biggest and most important event that IFES offers to the exhibition and...
IFES at EuroShop 2023
IFES, International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services, is Exhibitor, Content partner as well as Homebase for the international Exhibition industry.The Association’s 500 sqm large stand is situated in Hall 1, Stand C64. IFES Global Village The IFES...
IFES and IAPCO forge new strategic partnership
The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) and IFES have agreed to a new 3-year Memorandum of Understanding which will see both organisations’ communities benefit across a number of initiatives. At their most recent Meeting, held in...
IFES fast-tracking Sustainability Solutions
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive adopted on 21st April, 2022 increases the pressure, stipulating that all large companies will be required to publish a sustainability report from 2023 with other listed companies following suit in 2026. The future...
IFES’ IDIA Award celebrates innovation excellence in 2023
As an Association that pursues the goal of strengthening the innovative power of the industry and promoting accessibility to new products, the International Federation of Event and Exhibition Services (IFES) is celebrating innovation excellence within the industry...
IFES’ 2022 World Summit reunites Global Network
The Winds of Change blew strong at our long-awaited 2022 IFES World Summit and now that it is over and our members have scattered back to their home bases, we have a moment to reflect on the significance of this event for the IFES network. The excitement was palpable...
Welcoming the Winds of Change at IFES’ 2022 World Summit
After three long years apart, the IFES network can look forward to an in-person reunion at Keizersgrachtkerk, Amsterdam from the 15th to the 17th of June 2022.
IFES Members form a “help-network” for Ukraine
The global IFES family has been united in an unprecedented outpouring of support for those suffering as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
IFES Welcomes Eric Grossman to the Executive Board of Directors
The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) is pleased to announce that Eric Grossman has been appointed as the new interim-Treasurer of IFES.
IFES Launches European Live Event Saison with MasterClass 2021
For the seventh time, the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) organizes a MasterClass workshop, this year under the motto “Getting back in the driver’s seat!” It wil take place from 23 – 23 April…
Trade Fairs do not Exist without Trade Fair Construction!
COVID-19 puts nearly 250,000 jobs in the exhibition stand construction at risk throughout Europe. According to a recent survey from the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES), nearly 300 members are projected to lose approximately 50% of their annual revenue…
The 5th IFES MasterClass in Amsterdam
From 10 to 12 December the 5th IFES MasterClass took place in Amsterdam. Under the title stop talking and start doing 30 participants met. They came from Hong Kong, Mexico, South Africa and of course Europe. Their declared goal: to overcome blockades in the sales...
Second Exhibition Industry EU Dialogue on 21st February 2018 in Brussels highlights challenges and potential at decisive moment for the EU and industry
The second edition of the “Exhibition Industry EU Dialogue” organised on 21st February 2018 by the European Exhibition Industry Alliance (EEIA) in Brussels was again a success. Over 50 participants from all over Europe gathered for a day of policy insights, open...
IFES guest at EMECA EU Working Group meeting in Brussels, 22nd February 2018
The EMECA EU WG members met at the EMECA premises the day after the Exhibition Industry EU Dialogue to dive deep into several legal topics relevant for the exhibition industry, to analyse, discuss and find positions. Uta Goretzky participated as a guest for IFES,...
IFES Global Village at the Exhibitor Live
Exhibitor Live is the most important show for exhibitors and trade fair service providers in America and thus represents an important gateway in the American trade fair market. This applies in particular to exhibitors and service providers from Europe. During the...
EXSA forms an alliance with international federation, IFES
On 09 November 2017, the Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) and the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Suppliers (IFES) held an association meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. What made this a landmark event was the signing of...
Exhibitor Magazine Award at Euroshop
Unbelievable! With over 113,000 visitors and 2,368 exhibitors the largest EuroShop in its 50-year history comes to an end. Thank you for an amazing week and see you at next #EuroShop or at #laGrandeMotte #WS2017.
EDPA-IFES-FAMAB Mixer
A wonderful relaxed opportunity for networking and get together after the third day of the EuroShop: the EDPA-IFES-FAMAB Mixer reception now in the Global Village Hall 4 F36
IFES@Euroshop, the whole world at one booth!
Euroshop 2017 Here you will find wonderful opportunities in business and networking! Come to the #GlobalVillage Hall4 F36
Welcome to the Global Campus
IFES is the International Federation of national associations and individual companies active in the design, conception, production and services used at exhibitions, tradeshows and events.
IFES to Present “Global Village” at EuroShop 2017
IFES is the International Federation of national associations and individual companies active in the design, conception, production and services used at exhibitions, tradeshows and events.
About IFES
IFES is the International Federation of national associations and individual companies active in the design, conception, production and services used at exhibitions, tradeshows and events. IFES provides a platform of global collaboration achieved through networking and sharing knowledge.
ICE – The IFES Certified Expert
In today’s fast developing exhibition business, top managers stand out through sound strategic thinking and well-developed professional expertise. Being aware of these challenges, IFES offers a certification program for the exhibition and event service industry.
IFES Master Class 2017
The theme of this year’s IFES Master Class is ”Marketing Content for Exhibitions and Events” and it features again an impressive program of keynotes, workshops and best practice.