Messe Muenchen India acquires PharmaTech Expo

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India, 21st October: Messe Muenchen India, an Indian subsidiary of Messe München GmbH, announced to acquire PharmaTech Expo from PharmTechnologyindex.com Pvt Ltd., a division of KNS Group. No financial details of the acquisition were released.

PharmaTech Expo served pharmaceutical manufacturers, technology providers and industry professionals across western and northern India, bringing more than 750 exhibitors and over 30,000 visitors at about 30,000 m2 of exhibition area, presenting pharmaceutical machinery, processing and production equipment, cleanroom technologies, utilities, packaging systems, laboratory solutions and allied services.

After the acquisition, PharmaTech Expo will continue to develop with Messe Muenchen India offering a broader suite of pharmaceutical and laboratory industry platforms through its portfolio.

Dr. Reinhard Pfeiffer and Stefan Rummel, CEOs of Messe München Group, said, “The acquisition of PharmaTech Expo fits perfectly into the analytica cluster and further underlines our long-term commitment to the Indian market and to the development of specialised industry platforms. India has established itself as an important pillar of the global pharmaceutical industry, supported by its strong manufacturing capabilities, growing research landscape, high-quality standards and resilient supply chains. By combining the exhibition’s regional expertise with Messe München’s international network and experience in organizing world-leading life science and biochemistry exhibitions, we aim to create sustainable value for exhibitors, visitors and the wider pharmaceutical community.”

The upcoming PharmaTech Expo will take place in Chandigarh, running from 8th to 10th April 2027, and at Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, from 5th to 7th August 2027.

Labelexpo India rebrands as LOUPE India

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India, 16th October: International exhibition organiser, Informa Markets has rebranded its Labelexpo India as LOUPE India, reflecting a wider focus on package printing and converting, bringing multiple segments of the packaging industry together under the theme “Stronger Focus. Wider Lens.”

LOUPE India 2026 will be held from 29th October to 1st November 2026, at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. The event will present equipment, materials and production solutions across the value chain, providing a platform for printers, converters, packaging manufacturers, brand owners and technology suppliers.

The rebranded event will cover connected segments of technologies and solutions, including Label printing, Flexible packaging, Folding carton converting, Smart labels and coding, Automation and workflow, and Materials and sustainability, which reflects and the connections between labels, flexible packaging and folding cartons, as converters increasingly serve a wider range of packaging requirements.

ICC Sydney hosts 533 events in FY2025/26

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Sydney, 19th October: Managed by Legends Global, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) released its Annual Performance Review FY2025/26. The venue hosted a total of 533 events, welcoming 1.4 million attendees, and generating A$784 million (US$540 million) in visitor expenditure.

During the year, events hosted at ICC Sydney supported 4,208 jobs and generated 1.3 million hotel room nights across New South Wales (NSW). Among the 533 events hosted at the venue, 17 were international conventions and corporate incentives, 94 were national conventions, 60 were trade and consumer exhibitions, 241 were single day events, and 121 were live events.

ICC Sydney, Chief Executive Officer, Adam Mather-Brown, was quoted, “Events are a powerful platform for driving economic growth, knowledge sharing and connection. Last year, we launched groundbreaking experiences that extend the impact of events beyond the venue walls. We are living through what I call a ‘Digital Woodstock’ moment driven by technology, creativity and digital engagement. In this way, ICC Sydney is both an economic and content creation engine, creating opportunities for audience engagement, brand storytelling and cultural legacies for our community.”

GL events’ revenue up 44% in Q3

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Lyon, 14th October: GL events released its financial results for the nine months ended 30th September 2026. It reported revenues of €1.38 billion (US$1.56 billion), representing year-on-year growth of 17%.

In terms of business sectors, GL events Exhibitions, with revenues of €157 million (US$178 million), which dropped 19% year-on-year. GL events Live’s revenues increased by 25% year-on-year, reaching €791 million (US$896 million), while GL events Venues generated revenues of €434.8 million (US$493 million), increased by 24% over the first nine months last year.

According to the company, the decline in GL events Exhibitions was mainly attributable to an unfavourable biennial event cycle and persistent difficulties in the Chinese market. Adjusted for biennial event cycle effects, the revenues of the business increased by 12.8%.

Olivier Ginon, Chairman-CEO of GL events Group, commented, “GL events confirmed its positive momentum in the third quarter and the strength of its business model, bolstered by strong growth in the Live and Venues divisions and a portfolio of major international events. Our successful work on the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, a particularly full events calendar at Stade de France, the quality of our services for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France and the vitality of our international operations provide concrete illustrations of our organisational capabilities and the dedication of our teams. As a result, despite a challenging global environment, we approach the end of the period with determination and confidence and, with a clearer outlook for the full year, are raising our annual guidance today.”

The company also provided an updated guidance for FY2026 with revenue growth more than 10% at constant exchange rates and scope of consolidation.

Quick takes

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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

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HKTDC’s electronics fairs attract 61,000+ buyers

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