Informa agrees to acquire Clarion Events in a $2.96bn deal, Jaarbeurs buys ExpoProof, GL events Brasil, CloserStill and Messe Frankfurt appoint new leaders, and organisers plan new events in Africa and Vietnam.

Four acquisitions closed in a single month, a new chief executive took over in North America, and two of the sector’s biggest media and events businesses combined under one board. Here are the deals and appointments that shaped the exhibition industry in August.

July brought another active month for the global exhibitions industry, with leadership transitions, international growth initiatives, portfolio expansion and a significant new event launch. Here is our selection of the developments shaping the sector.

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From acquisitions and executive appointments to major partnerships and new event launches, June was another active month for the global exhibitions industry. Below is a summary of the month’s most significant strategic developments.

We are proud to spotlight Chris Brown, Consulting Partner at MBB. Chris brings decades of senior leadership experience in the global exhibition industry, strengthening our work across growth strategy, portfolio development, and North American market insight.

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When it comes to trade show revenue, most minds jump straight to sold square metres (SQM). After all, SQM are the “currency” of our show budgets. But what if there’s a revenue stream we’re too often underestimating?

We are proud to announce and welcome Sonia Thomas to the MBB Advisory Network. Sonia’s human-centric approach and strategic mindset will further strengthen our ability to support clients in navigating complex challenges and driving sustainable growth.

MBB Consulting Group is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary! Since its founding by Matthias Tesi Baur in 2015, MBB has grown into a trusted consultancy, helping

5 February 2025 – Watch the recording of our MBB Talk, Spotlight on the US exhibition sector: Key trends and opportunities, and explore key insights