Quick takes

Record numbers at UFI European Events Week

UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, concluded its UFI European Events Week, brining a record number of delegates to Thessaloniki, Greece. Hosted by TIF-HELEXPO, the event ran from 3rd to 7th June 2025, gathering some 400 industry leaders from 37 countries and regions for learning, networking, and memorable experiences.

Hong Kong hosts ISSCR for the first time

The world’s largest international convention in stem cell research and regenerative medicine, The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) 2025 Annual Meeting was held in Hong Kong for the first time. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) partnered with Hong Kong Convention Ambassadors from three local universities: The University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. The convention featured more than 2,400 top-tier researchers and experts in stem cell research and regenerative medicine from 58 countries and regions.

ABEA appoints Angie Becker to the Board

Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) appointed Angie Becker to join the Board effective immediately. Angie, from Victorian Convention and Event Trust, serves as Chief Sales and Customer Experience Officer overseeing Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) and Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre. She brings experience in hotels, hospitality and events for over two decades to take up the venue representative position, replacing Samantha Glass.

100,000+ professional visitors at SCIIF 2025

South China International Industry Fair 2025 (SCIIF), co-branded by HANNOVER MESSE and China International Industry Fair (CIIF), concluded with the theme of “Sharing an Intelligent Future Led by Industry”. Running from 4th to 6th June 2025, at Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center, the fair covered over 100,000 m2 of exhibition area across five halls, welcoming a total of 107,222 professional visitors. More than 1,200 exhibitors presented major advancements in scale, lineup, and influence, establishing a comprehensive display system spanning from core components to end-product manufacturing.