Welcome  Europe’s leading role and success has always been intertwined with its unique position as a marketplace for businesses, ideas and people to come together. The trust gained through face-to-face meetings is equally instilled within European culture and values. 

The European exhibition industry champions this spirit of connectivity which enables Europe to act as a global center of trade and innovation. In an increasingly globalised economy, Europe needs to retain its competitive edge. Thanks to a strong culture of entrepreneurship focused on risk-taking and innovation, and within the right economic and political environment, Europe will succeed. 

We, the European exhibitions industry, offer a platform for European businesses, especially SMEs, to innovate, invest and expand both in Europe and on the international stage. We facilitate high level B2B and B2C interactions where people can see, feel and touch new products to solve the challenges of tomorrow. We also enable policymakers to meet with industry leaders, to experience their innovations and to debate their needs.  

We aspire to continue contributing to a sustainable world and regional development by generating social and economic benefits, such as jobs and growth in a variety of sectors. We will do our utmost to help Europe increase its competitiveness, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit to thrive as a global leader.

LATEST NEWS

NEWS

UPDATE 2023-02-03: EEIA PUBLISHES STATE AID LIST IN CONTEXT OF RUSSIA’S INVASION OF UKRAINE

The European Exhibition Industry Alliance publishes a list of member states measures approved under the European State Aid Temporary Framework in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The document lists support from the EU and European governments to households and businesses in general and can be downloaded here: EEIA European State Aid Temporary Crisis Framework… read more
ACTIVITY

UFI CONNECTS ONLINE SESSION IP RIGHTS

Help your exhibitors protect their IP rights: Support & training offer by EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for organizers In 2020, as part of its Strategic Plan 2025, the EUIPO launched the Ideas Powered for business Programme. This programme aims to empower EU SMEs to protect and enforce their IP rights and inform them of the benefits of IP for their… read more
NEWS

THE EUIPO SIGNS COLLABORATION AGREEMENTS WITH EMECA AND UFI

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has recently signed collaboration agreements with EMECA, the European Major Exhibition Centres Association and UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry.  With these agreements, the EUIPO consolidates its connection with exhibition venues and event organisers across the entire value chain, reaching out to… read more

WHO WE ARE

The European Exhibition Industry Alliance is a cooperation between the European Members of UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry and the European Major Exhibition Centres Association EMECA.

It represents around 300 exhibition organisers, venue operators and providers of related services in Europe. Its aim is to represent the common interests of the European exhibition industry towards the European Union Institutions and other relevant stakeholders in Brussels and to promote the role and impact of exhibitions and business events in Europe.

Find more information here or visit:  www.ufi.org | www.emeca.eu