News
“GED is a perfect symbol for our industry – it’s a
huge success that is based on teamwork, trust,
and collaboration. Seeing the action unfold has
made me feel proud to be a member of such an
innovative and inspirational community.”
UFI president Craig
Newman on Global
Exhibitions Day
59%
of trade show attendees organise
appointments in advance, according to
Cvent research
16%
rise in visitors for SubCon
10,000
EN 30 Under 30 Class of 2019 announced
The EN 30 Under 30 Class of 2019
arrived at Bounce Old Street in London
on 19 June to kick off a year of industry
activities and opportunities.
Despite being limited to employees of organising companies for the first time,
Exhibition News received numerous high
quality entries, providing a challenge for
the initiative’s 12 judges.
Check out the full list of winners:
• Rikki Bhachu – MA Exhibitions
• Jordan Bamford – Easyfairs
• Abby Cairns – Angus Montgomery
• Emily Challis – Fresh Montgomery
• Harriet Connolly – SaaStock
• Amélie Degueldre – Easyfairs
• Andrew Earle – Clarion Events
• Sherma Ellis – Informa Markets
• Jenna Gardner – QD Events
• Aidan Gibbs – CloserStill Media
• Charlotte Humphreys – Forum Events
• Emily Impey – Reed Exhibitions
• Hannah Jeal – Reed Exhibitions
• Rachel Kilmartin – CloserStill Media
• Rosie Lamb – SME London
• Chelsea Law – Reed Exhibitions • Katy Leslie – Clarion Gaming
• Samantha Nelson – Easyfairs
• Jamie Pearson – Afrocet Montgomery
• Rebecca Pinner – Kismet Events
• Nick Pratt – Clarion Events
• Joe Riddett – Easyfairs
• Ben Smit – Clarion Events
• Shona Thomson – Reed Exhibitions
• Mollie Warden – Media 10
• Hannah Ware – Reed Exhibitions
• Sophie Wawro – Ascential
• Madi Whitcombe – Fresh Montgomery
• Justin Wilkins – Diversified
Communications
• Loren Wilson – Aspect Ltd
capacity venue launches in Manchester
2,133
visitors at
CHEMUK
launch
100
bags of litter collected by Jockey Club
Catering in charity initiative
23
year lease signed for new
Camm & Hooper venue
South Place Society
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