Welcome  Europe’s leading role and success has always been intertwined with its unique position as a meeting- and marketplace for ideas, people and businesses to come together. The trust gained through face-to-face meetings is equally instilled within European culture and values.

The European events and exhibition industry champions this spirit of connectivity which enables Europe to act as a global center of innovation and trade. In a globalised economy, Europe needs to retain its competitive edge. Thanks to a strong culture of research and entrepreneurship focused on risk-taking and innovation, and within the right economic and political environment, Europe will succeed.

We, the European events and exhibition industry, offer platforms for European researchers and businesses to innovate, invest and expand both in Europe and on the international stage. We facilitate high level scientific, B2B and B2C interactions where people share knowledge, collaborate and experience new products to solve the challenges of tomorrow. We also enable policymakers to meet with top scientists and industry leaders, to look into their innovations and to debate their needs.

We aspire to continue contributing to a sustainable world and regional development by generating social and economic benefits, such as jobs and growth in a variety of sectors. We will do our utmost to help Europe increase its competitiveness, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit to thrive as a global leader.

LATEST NEWS

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EUROPEAN EVENTS AND EXHIBITION INDUSTRY UNITES UNDER ONE VOICE IN BRUSSELS

EMECA, ICCA, and UFI expand collaboration with the European Events and Exhibition Industry Alliance (EEEIA)Three of the world’s leading events and exhibition associations – EMECA (European Major Exhibitions Centres Association), ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) UFI (the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry) – have signed a formal… read more
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A MAJOR STEP FORWARD ON A1 SIMPLIFICATION FOR CROSS-BORDER BUSINESS TRAVEL

The European Exhibition Industry Alliance is delighted to welcome the provisional agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the revision of EU social security coordination rules: a landmark outcome for the exhibition and business events industry, and for business travel in general.After years of sustained advocacy, in close collaboration with… read more
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EEIA REAFFIRMS THE EUROPEAN EXHIBITION INDUSTRY'S COMMITMENT TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, DEEPENING ITS COLLABORATION WITH EUIPO AND THE EU IP HELPDESK

The protection of Intellectual Property has long been a priority for the European exhibition industry. EEIA has been working closely with EU IP institutions on multiple projects and initiatives, and keeps working on the topic with its partners.EEIA has joined the newly established EUIPO Working Group on IP and Competitiveness, alongside other key stakeholders at EU level.… read more

WHO WE ARE

The European Events and Exhibition Industry Alliance is a cooperation between the European Major Exhibition Centres Association EMECA, the European Members of UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry and the European Members of ICCA, the International Congress and Convention Association.

It unites exhibition organisers, event organisers exhibition and congress venues and providers of related services in Europe. Its aim is to represent the common interests of the European events and exhibition industry towards the European Union Institutions and other relevant stakeholders in Brussels and to promote the role and impact of exhibitions and business events in Europe.

Find more information here or visit:  www.ufi.org | www.emeca.eu | www.iccaworld.org