LEVALLOIS-PERRET, France — UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, revealed the winners of its 2025 UFI Awards, which recognize excellence in the international events landscape across various categories.
These winners will be celebrated and present their projects at the 92nd UFI Global Congress, which is set for Nov. 19-22 in Hong Kong.
Who are the UFI Award Winners?
The 2025 UFI Award winners are as follows:
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Trade Show Executive (TSE) connected with Chris Skeith OBE, CEO & Managing Director, UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, to learn about this year’s winners.
ANDREW: How do the UFI Awards benefit the events industry?
CHRIS: They spotlight practical solutions, raise industry standards and provide global recognition for innovation and excellence.
ANDREW: What would you like to highlight about the 2025 UFI Awards?
CHRIS: What stands out this year is how our award winners are not just innovating, but doing so with real purpose.
From Exhibition Place’s commitment to net zero through sustainable F&B to IMPACT’s people-first HR approach and Italian Exhibition Group’s transformative digital ecosystem, each winner is tackling today’s challenges head-on.
ANDREW: What do this year’s winners have in common?
CHRIS: A clear sense of purpose. Each winner tackled a pressing industry challenge with creativity, collaboration and measurable impact.
These projects are more than best practices; they’re blueprints for the exhibition industry of today and tomorrow.
ANDREW: What surprised you about this year’s winners?
CHRIS: The depth of commitment. Many entries went beyond solving problems; they reimagined how exhibitions can operate and serve communities.
RX’s work on inclusion, and Targi w Krakowie’s powerful engagement with younger generations, show how our industry is evolving to be more inclusive, connected and future-ready.
ANDREW: How will this year’s UFI Global Congress celebrate the winners?
CHRIS: Winners will present their projects in Hong Kong and we’re exploring ways to make the sessions more interactive, encouraging dialogue and peer learning among participants.
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ANDREW: If an organization wants to submit an entry, where should they start?
CHRIS: Visit www.ufi.org/awards to explore the categories, topics, criteria and past winning projects, and don’t hesitate to reach out to our team with any questions. Each category is open to all industry players.
ANDREW: Is there anything else that you would like to add?
CHRIS: These awards are not just about winning; they’re about sharing ideas that move our industry forward. I encourage everyone to get involved.
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