Paris — 30/01/2025: UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, is pleased to welcome Benjamin Duclos as the association’s new Research Coordinator.

In his new role, Benjamin will work alongside Research Manager Christian Druart to support UFI’s market research initiatives, providing valuable insights to help the global exhibition industry navigate future challenges and opportunities. He will also contribute to data-driven research projects that support the association’s advocacy initiatives to promote the sector’s impact on a global scale.

Benjamin brings over five years of international experience in law, project management, and research, having worked with organisations such as the World Health Organization, HEC Paris Business School, and the Permanent Mission of France to the United Nations. He brings a wealth of expertise in international relations and data analysis, which will play a pivotal role in driving UFI’s research initiatives forward.

“Joining UFI feels like stepping onto the global stage of the exhibition industry—this time, I’m behind the scenes, making sure the spotlight is on the right insights,” Benjamin Duclos, UFI Research Coordinator, shared. “I’m excited to dive into the data and help our dynamic industry continue to innovate and impress.”

Adeline Vancauwelaert, COO of UFI, added, “We’re thrilled to have Benjamin Duclos join as our new Research Coordinator. At UFI, we strive to deliver industry-leading research and insights, and Benjamin’s skills and experience will enhance our ability to do so. He is an excellent addition to our Research team, and we’re excited to see the impact he will make.”

To learn more about UFI’s research reports and initiatives, please visit www.ufi.org/research.

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• Tenth edition of Global Exhibitions Day to be celebrated on Wednesday, 4 June 2025
• Theme for 2025 is “Exhibitions unleash potential”

Paris — 28/01/2025: The tenth edition of Global Exhibitions Day (GED) will be held on Wednesday, 4 June 2025, under the theme “Exhibitions unleash potential”.

Facilitated by UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, all businesses and professionals in the sector are invited to celebrate GED by showcasing how exhibitions unleash potential by driving multi-industry growth, empowering professionals, and delivering economic and social impact worldwide.

Key Campaign Messages

As part of the theme, four key messages have been introduced to highlight the far-reaching benefits for the diverse stakeholders across the exhibition ecosystem:

1. Exhibitions drive collaboration and innovation to transform businesses and industries.
2. Exhibitions enable new, emerging and established talent to grow and succeed.
3. Exhibitions power economic development and societal progress for countries and communities.
4. Exhibitions amplify reach, build brands, foster connections and drive revenue through face-to-face engagement.

These messages emphasise how exhibitions unleash potential for all: industries and individuals, communities and companies.

UFI President Hugh Jones comments: “Global Exhibitions Day 2025 is a powerful reminder of how exhibitions unleash potential across industries and communities. This ten-year milestone is an opportunity to celebrate our industry’s achievements and to recognize its contribution to economic and social progress. I look forward to celebrating GED 2025 with my colleagues and friends across the world.”

Get Involved

Resources and tools to help you celebrate GED 2025 can be found on the official event website: www.globalexhibitionsday.org.

Some ideas on how to get involved include:

• Plan and host your own GED 2025 activity or campaign.
• Engage government officials to endorse and recognise the exhibition industry.
• Personalise the GED 2025 toolkit with your unique visuals and story.
• Partner with local media to raise awareness of GED and the exhibition industry.
• Showcase your GED initiatives on social media using #GED2025.

Thanks To Our Partner Associations Supporting #GED2025

This global day of advocacy is supported by over 70 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, BICEIA, CAEC, CAEM, CEEIS, CEFA, CENTREX, CLC-VECTA, ECA, EDPA, EEIA, EFU, EMECA, ESCA, ESSA, EXSA, EXPO EVENT, FAIRLINK, FEBELUX, FKM, fwd:, GDFOA, HKECIA, 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, UBRAFE, UNIMEV, and WTCA.

For questions, please contact: ged@ufi.org.

To learn more about Global Exhibitions Day, please visit www.globalexhibitionsday.org.

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