Quick takes

Nyaal Banyul to open in July 2026

Nyaal Banyul, a new exhibition venue in Australia, will open in July 2026. The venue brought the “One Year to Go” celebration for guests moving through the spaces, tasted dishes shaped by local producers and connecting with the stories of Geelong and The Bellarine. The venue also announced four confirmed events in 2026, with more to announce in the future.

Messe Düsseldorf’s JV appoints new GM

Hannover Messe Ankiros Fuarcılık A.Ş., a joint venture (JV) between Messe Düsseldorf GmbH and Deutsche Messe AG, has appointed Ozan Hünler as its new General Manager, effective 1st December 2025. The company organises international trade fairs for the metallurgical, foundry, and aluminium industries. Established in 2024, the JV opened Messe Düsseldorf’s portfolio to the Eurasian market. It is expected to further drive the JV’s growth through Ozan Hünler’s appointment.

Koelnmesse appoints new President and MD

International exhibition organiser, Koelnmesse, announced the appointment of Darrin Stern as its new President and Managing Director, succeeding Mette Petersen, who will retire on 30th June 2026. Darrin will assume the new role from 1st January 2026, Mette will continue in an advisory capacity through the first half of 2026 to ensure a smooth handover, mentoring team members and supporting key initiatives with Koelnmesse’s headquarters in Cologne, Germany.

43,000+ visitors at 10th swop

Organised by Messe Düsseldorf China (MDC), the Shanghai World of Packaging (swop), concluded on 27th November 2025, welcoming 43,090 trade visitors and buyers from 122 countries and regions. In its tenth-anniversary edition, swop 2025 featured 950 exhibiting companies, showcasing the entire packaging value chain. During the three-day event, the event spanned over 70,000 m2 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).