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UFI’s World Map of Exhibition Venues shows 1,565 venues worldwide

UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, released the 2026 edition of the World Map of Exhibition Venues, showing Asia-Pacific having 41 venues with 100,000 m2 or more of indoor exhibition space, more than any other region. A total of 1,565 venues were identified offering at least 5,000 m2 of gross indoor exhibitions, with a combined 45.2 million m2, which is 35 venues and 900,000 m2 more than in the previous edition.

Western Australia unveils five-year strategy

Western Australia has unveiled a new five-year strategy, aiming at securing more high-value conferences and exhibitions. The Western Australia Business Events Strategy 2026-2030 expects to generate A$361 million (US$252 million) in direct delegate expenditure for the state through to 2023.

HKTDC’s electronics fairs attract 61,000+ buyers

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 46th Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and the 29th electronicAsia, jointly organised by the HKTDC and MMI Asia, attracted over 61,000 buyers from 141 countries and regions during the four days. Running from 13th to 16th October 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), the two fairs featured more than 3,200 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions, presenting electronic components, display technologies, printed circuit boards, electronic manufacturing services, and test & measuring equipment.