UFI re-elects Associations Committee

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Paris, 14th April: UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, announced the election results for Chair and Vice-Chair for its Associations Committee, who will begin their three-year mandate at the 93rd UFI Global Congress in November 2026.

Jörn Holtmeier, Managing Director, AUMA (Association of the German Trade Fair Industry), Germany, has been elected as Chair, while Synthia Chan, Council Chairperson, Macau Fair & Trade Association, Macau, will be Vice-Chair.

In addition to the role as Chair, Jörn will also serve on the UFI Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Synthia will also serve on the UFI Board of Directors as the role of Vice-Chair.

UFI President, Panittha Buri, commented, “On behalf of UFI, I congratulate Jörn and Synthia on their re-election, and thank them for their continued dedication. The Associations Committee is a powerful reflection of what UFI is built on: collective strength, shared knowledge, and a genuine commitment to the industry we all serve. With over 75 associations represented, it plays a vital role in ensuring our members’ voices are heard at every level. I look forward to working alongside them as we continue to serve and strengthen our global community.”

BFB Health’s revenues up 9.8%

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Hong Kong, 31st March: BFB Health (formerly SEEC Media) has recently released its financial results for the year ended 31st December 2025. Total revenues in the year were US$4.3 million, an increase of 9.8% year-on-year. The company posted a net loss of US$2.6 million, compared with the loss of US$3.7 million in 2024.

About 65% of BFB Health’s revenues were generated from its new E-commerce business, amounting to US$2.8 million. Advertising services income accounted for 14% of total revenues, generating US$612,000, which dropped 76% from the previous year. The remaining revenues (US$887,000), were generated from its Interest income from loan receivables, declining 30% year-on-year.

The company has developed digital media marketing services and MCN business since 2020, to diversify its advertising business revenue. In November 2025, the company completed the acquisition through a general mandate. BFB Group operates a health and wellness brand, “Dyesoo”, at various e-commerce platform and MCN.

TCEB partners for Thailand MICE Week

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Thailand, 2nd April: The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) announced the partnership with the Thai Exhibition Association (TEA) and the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA), to elevating the annual MICE Day into Thailand MICE Week 2026, running from 28th to 30th April 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC).

Under the partnership, TCEB will bring MICE-related events which were previously organised separately. TEA will co-locate its flagship event, Thailand MUCE X-Change (TMX) 2026. Thailand MICE Week will become an open platform for participants to gain comprehensive insights into Thailand’s MICE industry in one place. It is also aimed to be Thailand’s first Net Zero Carbon Event.

Dr. Supawan Teerarat, President of TCEB, stated, “The co-location of TCEB’s platform and TEA’s TMX is one of the key highlights, serving as a concrete mechanism to bridge ‘policy platforms’ and ‘business platforms’. Thailand MICE Week 2026 will showcase national policies and strategies, knowledge transfer, innovation, and the promotion of standards and sustainability. Meanwhile, Thailand MICE X-Change 2026 will serve as a business negotiation and trade-matching platform. This combination ensures that the event fully covers the entire MICE ecosystem.”

Under the theme of “MICE in Motion: Driving Thailand Towards the Future”, Thailand MICE Week 2026 will feature 12 dedicated activity zones, showcasing new development in Thailand’s MICE industry, expecting to attract 2,000 participants. The event will leverage strong collaboration to create a dynamic MICE ecosystem, positioning Thailand as a Global MICE Destination and driving Thailand towards becoming a Trustworthy Opportunity Connector.

4,500+ industry professionals at Connect Marketplace

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Hong Kong, 1st April: Organised by Informa Markets Asia, the second edition of Connect Marketplace was held at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) in Hong Kong, from 18th to 19th March 2026, welcoming more than 4,500 industry professionals.

Some 150 exhibitors and brands from 28 countries and regions showcased at the events, occupying an exhibition space of about 11,000 m2. conferences were also held alongside with the exhibition, including industry leaders sharing strategies and best practices. In addition, over 2,000 one-to-one business matchings were delivered during the event.

Quick takes

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Easyfairs acquires Food Hotel Tech and Tech For Retail

Easyfairs announced the acquisition of two events serving the hospitality and retail sectors, Food Hotel Tech and Tech For Retail. The acquisition will broader Easyfairs’ growth strategy to enhance its tech portfolio. No financial details for the transaction were released.

Freemans appoints new Projects Director

Freemans Event Partners announced the appointment of Roger Lowe as Projects Director. In the new role, Roger Lowe will focus on driving new ventures, partnerships, and commercial growth across the business. He will also work closely with the Executive Chairman and senior leadership tea, to identify and deliver strategic opportunities beyond Freemans’ core operations, including developing new partnerships, commercial models, and innovative concepts, as well as leading complex projects from concept through to delivery.

HKTDC’s leading spring tech fairs to take place in April

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will organise its four flagship technology fairs in April: InnoEX (jointly organised by the Innovation Technology and Industry Bureau (ITIB) of the HKSAR Government and HKTDC), Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) (EFSE), Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) (LFSE) and Smart Lighting Expo (SLE). All four fairs will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), featuring over 3,700 exhibitors from 28 countries and regions. InnoEX and EFSE will run from 13th to 16th April, presenting innovation and technology as well as industry applications. While LFSE and SLE will be held from 20th to 23rd April, showcasing the latest smart lighting solutions and innovative products.

Global Sources opens April Hong Kong Show

Global Sources opened its April 2026 Global Sources Hong Kong Show Phase I, running from 11th to 14th April, at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE), including three major international trade shows: Gaming Show, Consumer Electronics Show, and Electronics Components Show. Over 2,000 Asian suppliers occupied more than 4,000 booths, presenting some 150,000 products, covering categories of audio-visual, automative electronics, computer peripherals, commercial electronics, outdoor electronics, gaming and esports, electronic components, and batteries and power supplies. It is expected to attract more than 60,000 international professional B2B buyers.