Pleased to confirm the new date for this year's UFI Asia-Pacific Conference: It will now take place August 27/28, and in Macau. On August 26, the Digital Innovation Forum will take place. #ufimacau For more info: ufi.org/news-media/med…

Advice from the top medical professional in the U.S.

Great initiative from UFI for event organisers who want to showcase events that are pressing ahead despite the challenging circumstances.

I was pleased to represent UFI at the 3rd AGM of the Myanmar Exhibition & Convention Association (MECA). Given the current environment, it was a challenge getting there, but I made it. Thanks to MECA president Nelson Myo Thant for the invitation. #UFI #exhibitions UFI

Today 100 leaders of the European #exhibition industry met online with #EU policymakers to coordinate emergency support for our industry during this #COVID19 crisis. Update coming later, but we continue to push for more support from Europe & across the world. UFI #EMECA

Getting our industry's message out to markets and policymakers: #eventsprofs are operating the market & meeting places for industries and sectors. We are the fastest of all fast tracks to drive a post-#COVID19 recovery. For that, we need financial support now.

Shenyang New World Expo stated that the venue has received approval from the Liaoning provincial government to begin hosting exhibitions again. The first one will be organised by Shanghai Modern on 27th to 29th April. #uficonnects

Informa receives huge vote of confidence (and investment) from GIC, one of Singapore's sovereign wealth funds. GIC agreed to be a cornerstone investor in Informa's £1bn share placement. news.sky.com/story/coronavi…

Well, if this is indeed the future, it will certainly change the way essentially all international business is conducted...

Yesterday in Shanghai, Alibaba & CCPIT announced a new joint venture. The new JV, Yunshang Exhibition Co., will create an "online exhibition platform." It is all a bit vague at this stage, but with the backing of Alibaba and CCPIT, this is one to watch. iwshang.com/Post/Default/I…

#GED2020 Message from V Anbu, Vice President UFI, Director General & CEO, IMTMA and BIEC, Bengaluru #GED2020 #GED20 #GED2020India #WeSupportExhibitions

As a global community, the #MICE and #Events industry will emerge from this crisis stronger and united — armed with new standards in operational excellence, and innovative tools to help connect people and place. @stb_sg ,UFI #SACEOS #GED2020 #EmergingStronger

Happy #GED2020 @GED_2020 to all my industry friends UFI AFIDA Concierge in Barcelona Asociación Ferias Españolas AMPROFEC, A.C. BizEventsThailand ICCA @freemanco @ReedExhibitions #GraupixMICE

Getting my day off to an early start! To celebrate #GED2020 it's been great to hear the latest coming out of exhibition market in #Australia with the @eeaaupdate webinar Matthias Tesi Baur Mark Cochrane ICC Sydney UFI Exhibition World #exhibitionworld #events #eventprofs @GED_2020

Exhibitions are key to rebuilding economies. Today we share hope and optimism. #GED2020 @GED_2020 UFI AEFI

Happy Global Exhibitions Day #GED2020 from the UFI team.

UFI has announced the results of the leadership elections. In Asia, congratulations to our re-elected Chapter Chair, David Zhong (VNU Asia, China), Rita Chu (1st Vice Chair, Adsale, HK), Panittha Buri (BITEC, Thailand), and Emilia Shih (TAITRA, Taiwan). Nick Dugdale-Moore UFI

Challenges for events will continue, but this week we have some good news! It is time for the UFI Asia-Pacific Conference! We have the best content around... Join us on Thursday, 20th May - ufiasia.org.

New GL events acquisition in China via UFI m+a report: bit.ly/33iNS7N

The UFI APAC week kicks off today! UFI members in more than a dozen cities across Asia have taken the lead in organising these fun local gatherings. See events in your area: ufiasia.org 🥂🥙🍴🎶👟 👋 Come join us and support the industry! 👋 #ufiasia #eventprofs