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Eleventh Global Exhibitions Day Drives Awareness for Industry Worldwide
6/11/2026
PARIS — The eleventh edition of Global Exhibitions Day (GED) was celebrated worldwide on 3 June 2026 under the theme “Exhibitions Drive Opportunities” with a newly refreshed campaign logo.
GED 2026’s three key messages highlighted how exhibitions drive opportunities for people, by fostering skills, careers, and face-to-face connections; for the planet, by accelerating sustainable innovation and responsible industry practices; and for performance, by powering business growth, opening new markets, and enabling direct customer engagement.
In the lead-up to and during GED 2026, global activations generated significant online reach, with the #GED2026 hashtag being widely used across the community to highlight the role and relevance of exhibitions in driving progress for people and the planet.
A global LinkedIn campaign, supported by UFI, mobilised the people to share personalised posts celebrating the mentors and colleagues who shaped their careers in the exhibition industry, further amplifying the visibility and impact of GED 2026.
This year’s Global Exhibitions Day coincided with the UFI European Conference in İzmir, Türkiye, which drew over 400 attendees. A special GED 2026 video was created with participants to mark the celebrations in-person and on-site.
Leading global exhibition organisers Clarion Events, Comexposium, Emerald, Informa, Messe Frankfurt and RX, collaborated on a joint media release on the opportunities created by exhibitions for people, the planet and performance. Industry associations from around the world shared the importance of GED and encouraged their respective communities to participate and celebrate the day.
Panittha Buri, UFI President, said: “Seeing Global Exhibitions Day celebrated worldwide is a reminder that our industry is in the business of making connections happen. People, ideas, opportunities & businesses crossing borders—it’s networking on a global scale, with measurable results.”
Thank you to our partners supporting #GED2026
This global day of advocacy is supported by over 75 national and international industry associations:
AAXO, ABEA, ABEOC, AEFI, AEO, AESDAC, AEV, AFE, AFECA, AFEP, AFIDA, AIFEC, AKEI, AMEREF, AMPROFEC, AOCA, APPCE, ATFEOF, AUIEC, AUDOCA, AUMA, BEIA, BICEIA, CAEC, CAEM, CEEIS, CEFA, CENTREX, CLC-VECTA, ECA, EDPA, EEIA, EFU, EMECA, ESCA, ESSA, Event Confederation, EXSA, EXPO EVENT, FAIRLINK, FKM, fwd:, GDFOA, HKECIA, IAEE, IAVM, IDFA, IECA, IEIA, IELA, IEOA, IFES, IT-EX, JEXA, LECA, MACEOS, MECA, MFTA, ON-GO, PACEOS, PCEI, SACEOS, SBE, SCEIA, SECA, SISO, SOKEE, SLAPCEO, SZCEA, TCEA, TEA, Exhibitor Advocate, TECA, TFOA, TOBB, UBRAFE, UNIMEV, and WTCA.
Thank you to Clarion Events, Comexposium, Emerald, Informa, Messe Frankfurt and RX, who collaborated on a media release highlighting the opportunities created by exhibitions across industries around the world.
HIGHLIGHTS OF GED 2026 BY REGION
ASIA-PACIFIC
Contact:
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PARIS — The eleventh edition of Global Exhibitions Day (GED) was celebrated worldwide on 3 June 2026 under the theme “Exhibitions Drive Opportunities” with a newly refreshed campaign logo.
GED 2026’s three key messages highlighted how exhibitions drive opportunities for people, by fostering skills, careers, and face-to-face connections; for the planet, by accelerating sustainable innovation and responsible industry practices; and for performance, by powering business growth, opening new markets, and enabling direct customer engagement.
In the lead-up to and during GED 2026, global activations generated significant online reach, with the #GED2026 hashtag being widely used across the community to highlight the role and relevance of exhibitions in driving progress for people and the planet.
A global LinkedIn campaign, supported by UFI, mobilised the people to share personalised posts celebrating the mentors and colleagues who shaped their careers in the exhibition industry, further amplifying the visibility and impact of GED 2026.
This year’s Global Exhibitions Day coincided with the UFI European Conference in İzmir, Türkiye, which drew over 400 attendees. A special GED 2026 video was created with participants to mark the celebrations in-person and on-site.
Leading global exhibition organisers Clarion Events, Comexposium, Emerald, Informa, Messe Frankfurt and RX, collaborated on a joint media release on the opportunities created by exhibitions for people, the planet and performance. Industry associations from around the world shared the importance of GED and encouraged their respective communities to participate and celebrate the day.
Panittha Buri, UFI President, said: “Seeing Global Exhibitions Day celebrated worldwide is a reminder that our industry is in the business of making connections happen. People, ideas, opportunities & businesses crossing borders—it’s networking on a global scale, with measurable results.”
Thank you to our partners supporting #GED2026
This global day of advocacy is supported by over 75 national and international industry associations:
AAXO, ABEA, ABEOC, AEFI, AEO, AESDAC, AEV, AFE, AFECA, AFEP, AFIDA, AIFEC, AKEI, AMEREF, AMPROFEC, AOCA, APPCE, ATFEOF, AUIEC, AUDOCA, AUMA, BEIA, BICEIA, CAEC, CAEM, CEEIS, CEFA, CENTREX, CLC-VECTA, ECA, EDPA, EEIA, EFU, EMECA, ESCA, ESSA, Event Confederation, EXSA, EXPO EVENT, FAIRLINK, FKM, fwd:, GDFOA, HKECIA, IAEE, IAVM, IDFA, IECA, IEIA, IELA, IEOA, IFES, IT-EX, JEXA, LECA, MACEOS, MECA, MFTA, ON-GO, PACEOS, PCEI, SACEOS, SBE, SCEIA, SECA, SISO, SOKEE, SLAPCEO, SZCEA, TCEA, TEA, Exhibitor Advocate, TECA, TFOA, TOBB, UBRAFE, UNIMEV, and WTCA.
Thank you to Clarion Events, Comexposium, Emerald, Informa, Messe Frankfurt and RX, who collaborated on a media release highlighting the opportunities created by exhibitions across industries around the world.
HIGHLIGHTS OF GED 2026 BY REGION
ASIA-PACIFIC
- The Association of Korean Exhibition Industry (AKEI) created a campaign for their members and took a commemorate group photo with their team.
- The Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) celebrated Global Exhibitions Day 2026 with a morning breakfast at ICC Sydney, bringing together some of the most respected voices in Australia’s exhibitions and business events sector.
- Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) celebrated GED at its Annual Conference & Dinner at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
- Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA) live streamed their celebration across India on the IEIA TV and from the Jio World Convention Centre.
- Informa Markets in India ran a series of social posts highlighting the impact of exhibitions, culminating in live celebrations in their Delhi and Mumbai offices and cake-cutting at the World of Concrete India 2026.
- Japan Exhibition Association (JEXA) organised a special seminar and networking event to celebrate while Japan Exhibition News ran a front cover story on GED.
- Malaysia Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (MACEOS) honoured the people behind exhibitions with a series of photos.
- RX Greater China celebrated the exhibition professionals on the front lines.
- Shenyang New World EXPO shared a team video celebrating the day.
- Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) posted a team reel celebrating its industry stakeholders.
- Thailand Exhibition Association (TEA) featured GED celebration photos from their members such as BITEC, ExpoPass, Paragon Hall, QSNCC, and VNU Asia Pacific.
- Visit Singapore Business Events showcased how exhibitions foster connections, accelerate sustainable solutions and propel industries forward.
- The Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA) team commemorated GED with a 5×5 relay of the Berliner Wasserbetrieb and a picnic.
- Comexposium shared a video celebrating its teams from around the world.
- Clarion Events celebrated an industry that thrives on possibilities.
- Easyfairs showcased how exhibitions change lives and businesses.
- European Major Exhibition Centre Association (EMECA) posted on long-term impact of exhibitions.
- ExpoPlatform celebrated with a video on how exhibitions drive opportunities to have fun.
- İZFAŞ posted a video celebrating the day alongside hosting the UFI European Conference in İzmir.
- ROTA Exhibitions shared a team video highlighting the power of exhibitions.
- Informa Markets showcased how they embraced the theme every day across their global portfolio.
- International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) shared photos from their members around the world.
- International Federation of Exhibition & Event Services (IFES) ran a campaign led by their IFES Talent Team (ITT) to highlight the far-reaching benefits of exhibitions for the diverse stakeholders across the ecosystem.
- Italian Exhibition and Trade Fair Association (AEFI) and Italian Association of International Exhibitions (IT-EX) jointly created a video on the central role of the Italian trade fair system in the promotion of Made in Italy, in the internationalization of companies and in the development of global economic relations.
- Messe Düsseldorf posted a series of videos highlighting how exhibitions drive opportunities for people, planet and businesses.
- Messe Frankfurt shared the special moments of exhibitions.
- Polish Chamber of Exhibition Industry (PCEI) featured a series of social posts on the power of exhibitions and opportunities that come with face-to-face interactions.
- RX Global celebrated the opportunities created when people step through the doors of exhibitions.
- Spanish Trade Fairs Association (AFE) published a message from their President and a special feature on Palace of Fairs and Exhibitions of the Region of Murcia (IFEPA).
- Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) celebrated big with an event at the Gallagher Convention Centre and showcased career opportunities in the exhibition industry to local university students.
- Africa MICE Hub held a webinar to commemorate the day.
- Cape Town International Convention Centre created a video, a series of posts and sold 250 reusable bags repurposed from exhibition banners in collaboration with a local community partner.
- Exhibitions & Events Association of Southern Africa (EXSA), Southern African Audiovisual and Communication Association (SACIA), and Event Greening Forum (EGF) organised a day of celebrations and an Amazing Race at the Johannesburg Expo Centre.
- GL Events South Africa recognised exhibitions as essential engines for economic enablement and facilitation.
- Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre celebrated the role of exhibitions in building bridges between Oman and the global markets.
- Riyadh Exhibitions Company celebrated their team and every exhibitor, visitor and partner who showed up at their exhibitions.
- La Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales en Exposiciones, Ferias y Convenciones
- (AMPROFEC) shared a video message from its President to recognise the work, passion and commitment of the industry professionals.
- Canadian Association of Exposition Management (CAEM) celebrated exhibitions that bring peple and industries together.
- Emerald celebrated the power of in-person connections and the people behind our industry.
- Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) assembled over 200 business and professional events industry leaders and advocates to meet with congressional offices on Capitol Hill for ECA’s Legislative Action Day.
- Kallmann Worldwide showcased a brief history of exhibitions.
- Messe Frankfurt North America shared a video on exhibitions as an engine of economic growth.
- The Exhibitor Advocate shared the economic impact of the industry in North America.
- Asociación Colombiana de la Industria de Ferias, Congresos, Convenciones y Actividades Afines (AIFEC) highlighted the strength of the exhibition industry in Central and South America.
- Asociación Internacional de Ferias de América (AFIDA) marked the day with a video from its President recognising partners and affirming the role of exhibitions in driving real opportunities.
- Buro de Convenciones de Tegucigalpa gathered industry colleagues to celebrate at the Villa Real Convention Center.
- Fexpocruz showcased the impact of exhibitions through a series of videos and photos.
- Fulstandig Shows & Events wrote an article on exhibitions as catalysts for development.
- RX Brasil celebrated the power of exhibitions to drive opportunity for all.
- UBRAFE spotlighted the exhibition industry in Brazil.
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