This Just In
LONDON — Easyfairs acquired the Paris-based Food Hotel Tech and Tech for Retail events, positioning the events for growth and international reach while strengthening Easyfairs’ tech portfolio. “The team behind these two fantastic shows is clearly at the heart of their communities, something that is so important for us at Easyfairs. We are delighted that the brilliant people behind both Food Hotel Tech and Tech for Retail […]
CHICAGO — Smithbucklin acquired McKinley Advisors, an award-winning association consultancy. McKinley Advisors will retain its name, brand, current leadership team, staff and proven methodologies while leveraging new opportunities to collaborate across the Smithbucklin enterprise. According to Matt Sanderson, President and CEO of Smithbucklin, this combination of businesses, supported by Smithbucklin’s event-focused agency 360 Live Media, creates a unique solution in the marketplace to drive association growth, innovation and mission impact. “The acquisition creates […]
DALLAS — The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)® entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Exhibitor Group. Exhibitor Group publishes EXHIBITOR Magazine and produces EXHIBITORLIVE, an exhibition for trade show and corporate event professionals. “This acquisition represents a deliberate evolution for IAEE and a reflection of where our industry is headed,” Marsha Flanagan, M.Ed., CEM, President and CEO of IAEE, said. “For too long, organizers and exhibitors […]
LONDON — The Events Venture Group (EVG) is starting 2026 off hot with its fifth syndication announcement in the group’s history. EVG announced a strategic investment in The Longevity Show™, which will host its inaugural edition June 26-27 in London later this year. Founded by Phil Newman, Founder of Longevity.Technology®, and Carolyn Dawson, OBE, CEO of Founders Forum Group and former Informa Tech President, The […]
NEW YORK — One Rock Capital Partners, LLC, acquired a majority stake in American Furniture Rentals, Inc. (AFR), positioning it for accelerated growth and continued success. AFR, which was established in 1975 and headquartered in Pennsauken, New Jersey, provides furniture rental solutions for trade shows and special events, as well as for residential, home staging […]
PORTLAND, Maine — Diversified announced the acquisition of Marine Money, which is a leading brand for ship finance events and publications, from International Marketing Strategies, Inc. Founded in 1987, Marine Money organizes events across the globe, such as London Ship Finance Forum, Marine Money Hamburg and Gulf Ship Finance Forum, and produces newsletters, research and industry reports. Diversified will retain Marine Money’s team, including Owners Matt McCleery and Mike McCleery. This […]
CHICAGO — Messe München announced it acquired Tradeshow Logic as a subsidiary, intensifying its market entry and presence in North America with the full-service event solution provider. The news of the acquisition follows Messe München increasing its footprint in North America with the launch of analytica USA and transport logistic Americas in 2025. “The acquisition of Tradeshow Logic is an ideal addition to our international […]
LAS VEGAS — Spiro®, the global experiential agency within GES, announced the acquisition of 2Heads. 2Heads is a creative agency that is known for innovative, immersive brand experiences, design-driven storytelling and strategic brand activations. It was founded in London and has locations in Los Angeles and Montreal, with a diverse portfolio across aerospace, technology, financial […]
HOUSTON, Texas — Easyfairs marked a key step in its growth strategy in the U.S. market with its first North American acquisition. The Brussels-based organizer acquired Energy Projects Conference & Expo (EPC), one of the largest energy projects events. EPC was launched three years ago and has since experienced significant year-over-year growth — doubling in […]
NEW YORK CITY — Questex announced the acquisition of The Conference Forum and Versalinx Global Events. The Conference Forum produces experiences connecting professionals in the life sciences market, including DPHARM and Partnership Opportunities in Drug Delivery. Five of its events are in new areas of the pharma industry for Questex, giving it a further penetration into the life sciences value chain, and it has a database of 100,000 qualified pharma […]
