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Deutsche Messe expects a strong second half

International exhibition organiser, Deutsche Messe, expects a strong second half year in 2025, due to its leading trade fairs to be held in the period. In the second half of 2025, the company will host a total of 28 events, in which four are premiers and new to its portfolio.

BCEC appoints new Facilities Director

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) appointed Cliff Jones as its new Facilities Director. He will replace Ian Chalmers who has transitioned into a new role as he approaches retirement. He will bring his experience in large commercial organisations and hospitality sectors across Australia and Asia. In his new role, Jones will join the Executive Leadership team, taking on responsibility for the Building Services, Facilities Management and Security and Safety, and Sustainability and Community Engagement.

Hyve names new Portfolio Director for CWIEME

Hyve Group, London-based event organiser, announced Melissa Magestro has been appointed as Portfolio Director for CWIEME, Hyve’s global engineering series of events. Melissa has more than 20 years of experience across global B2B industries, with deep expertise in the manufacturing sector. She succeeds Chris Lee, who is moving abroad.

Haymarket launches new title – In.Comms

Haymarket Media Group, privately-owned media, data and information company, will launch a brand-new title, In.Comms. Position as a sister title of PRWeek, In.Comms will focus on the needs of comms teams working within organisations and brands, covering content from external communications and corporate affairs to internal comms. To be launched on 23rd September 2025, In.Comms will have its own dedicated team of journalists, lead by Claire Warren, and she will continue to edit Management Today.